Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez misses the jab.
Ryan throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Jaegerjaquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Good exchange - Ryan coming out on top.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaegerjaquez with a body shot.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryan punishes Jaegerjaquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Nice uppercut there from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjaquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez looks for the body kick but Ryan saw that one coming. #T3#
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaegerjaquez momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaegerjaquez looks for the body kick but Ryan saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Ryan moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jaegerjaquez has a hand on Ryan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ryan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jaegerjaquez is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaegerjaquez tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4##SUB2#
Ryan looking to secure an arm triangle but Jaegerjaquez defends it well.
Jaegerjaquez tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Jaegerjaquez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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!#SUB2#
Ryan looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ryan clinches.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Jaegerjaquez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage. #BC#
Jaegerjaquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan misses with a body punch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan scores with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez delivers a nice body kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez shows good takedown defense.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan feints a jab promting Jaegerjaquez to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaegerjaquez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaegerjaquez as he jumps to the side.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaegerjaquez off the cage and back into range.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan. #T3#
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Jaegerjaquez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ryan really felt that one!
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
A left lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Ryan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily.
Good work by Ryan as he checks the leg kick.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaegerjaquez as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryan moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez strikes.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaegerjaquez eats them both and turns towards Ryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a leg kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan sizes up Jaegerjaquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez defends it well.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ryan just manages to avoid it.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
Ryan tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range. #T2#
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryan takes a step back to recover.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Jaegerjaquez is defending well.
Jaegerjaquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Jaegerjaquez working for the choke.
Jaegerjaquez controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Jaegerjaquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Jaegerjaquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryan is defending well though. Jaegerjaquez let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Jaegerjaquez keeps control of the position.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaegerjaquez is working the ground and pound. Can Ryan escape?
Ryan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.

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 Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie Ryan!
Our winner, Eddie Ryan, 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.

Event: GAMMA#1098 Cormac v Oliver
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Ryan's side.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan walks into a jab.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryan lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Ryan throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Ryan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Ryan checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.#T2#
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Ryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Sitsongrit has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
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.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Ryan throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Ryan throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Ryan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Ryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.#T3#
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Ryan with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Ryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
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!
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryan moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Ryan throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Ryan down. #T3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Ryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Ryan checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.#T4#
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Ryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Ryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitsongrit back to the cage. Ryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
After winning the bout, Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1092 Young v Beard
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryan scores with a four punch combination!
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryan tries to move into range but Khalidovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Khalidovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Khalidovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khalidovic wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position. #T1#
Khalidovic working a defensive guard here.
Khalidovic pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovic is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Khalidovic defends it easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khalidovic is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him. #SUB#
Khalidovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidovic has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Khalidovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Khalidovic gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting. #T3#
Khalidovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Khalidovic tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khalidovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khalidovic misses the body punch #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khalidovic!
Khalidovic sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Khalidovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khalidovic seems keen to control Ryan's posture.#T4#
Khalidovic is looking to sweep but instead, Ryan has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Khalidovic with the active half guard here but Ryan passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khalidovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalidovic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Khalidovic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khalidovic's guard.#SUB2#
Khalidovic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Khalidovic up and slammed him! Khalidovic can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Ryan working away.
Khalidovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khalidovic pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Khalidovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Khalidovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ryan has his foot on Khalidovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Khalidovic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khalidovic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ryan. #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.
Khalidovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khalidovic wants to stand up but Ryan has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidovic sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Khalidovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khalidovic misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan checks the leg kick.
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Khalidovic keeps it at a distance.
Khalidovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ryan feints and as Khalidovic raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalidovic trying to control the position.
Eddie Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khalidovic holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Khalidovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Khalidovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
A low kick from Khalidovic misses #TD#
and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan prevents Khalidovic from improving his position.#SUB#
Khalidovic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Khalidovic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1079 Sitsongrit v John
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Ryan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses #TD#
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to full guard here but Ryan has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ryan! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sitsongrit has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Ryan!
An out of breath Eddie Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1070 Bond v Amaro
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Jaegerjaquez with an uppercut!
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan tries to bum rush Jaegerjaquez with a series of wild strikes but Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Ryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
Ryan lands with a right hand.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Jaegerjaquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaegerjaquez's head.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaegerjaquez on the side of the head.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaegerjaquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryan slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Jaegerjaquez didn't expect that.
Jaegerjaquez is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryan has passed into side control. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaegerjaquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaegerjaquez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez trying to control but Ryan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
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#
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez keeps it at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Eddie Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick. #TD#
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Jaegerjaquez's guard.
Jaegerjaquez is controlling Ryan's posture.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Jaegerjaquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryan's guard.#REVB#
Jaegerjaquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ryan has his foot on Jaegerjaquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaegerjaquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaegerjaquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Jaegerjaquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jaegerjaquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaegerjaquez can do to turn this around?
Ryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez is quick to defend against it.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Jaegerjaquez coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jaegerjaquez throws a front kick that sends Ryan stumbling back into the cage.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ryan tries to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Ryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Jaegerjaquez avoids nicely.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan sizes up Jaegerjaquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Jaegerjaquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez is quick to defend against it.
Jaegerjaquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan punishes Jaegerjaquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
A jab from Ryan misses. #T3#
A left lands for Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan misses with a hook
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaegerjaquez's hands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1063 Giant v Jarrod
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhao throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhao enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan preventing the sweep. #T1#
Zhao wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Zhao can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zhao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zhao 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.#SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Zhao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhao manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Zhao's guard. #SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Zhao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zhao manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Zhao's guard.
Zhao is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.#T3#
Zhao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryan throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Zhao walks into a jab.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhao's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Zhao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Zhao's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
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#
Zhao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Zhao lands with a nice combination. Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Zhao throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhao to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Zhao settles back down.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhao at a distance.
Ryan lands with a hook. Zhao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eddie Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao misses with a hook
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhao tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Zhao throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Zhao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan tries a body shot but Zhao blocks it.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Zhao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan jumps guard but Zhao stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan. #TD#
Ryan jumps into guard, dragging Zhao to the mat.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Zhao tries to pass.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Zhao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Zhao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zhao is continuing to stall.#SU2#
Ryan is working an open guard so Zhao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#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.
Zhao throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Zhao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Zhao misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Zhao moves away and avoids it.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Zhao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhao tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan with a nice cross.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Ryan checks a low kick from Zhao.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zhao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhao is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zhao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zhao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ryan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zhao should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryan has tightened it up now! Zhao should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddie Ryan!
After winning the bout, Eddie Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Carlos.
Carlos tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Carlos backwards.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlos's elbow.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Carlos.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlos tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Carlos back against the cage.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Carlos lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ryan pulls Carlos into guard.
Carlos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlos wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlos passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carlos thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Carlos not doing much here.
Carlos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ryan reverses the position - he's now on top in Carlos's guard.
Ryan won't allow Carlos to sweep him here.
Carlos looking to control.
Carlos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryan has passed into side control.
Carlos is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Carlos sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos is holding on to half guard well.
Carlos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Carlos is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Carlos is trying to control Ryan's posture. Ryan takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Carlos! Ryan is rotating here... this could be the end... Carlos is out! Ryan has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Ryan!
After winning the bout, Eddie Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyssy.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Pyssy looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyssy throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pyssy on the side of the head.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyssy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyssy.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Pyssy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan. #T1##CL2#
Ryan drives through and clinches with Pyssy against the cage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyssy looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Pyssy lands a right hand.
Pyssy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pyssy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pyssy slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Ryan jumps guard.
Pyssy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyssy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pyssy continues to stall.#T2##SUB#
Pyssy 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! #REVB##SUB2#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pyssy is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan has mounted him!
Pyssy holds on to Ryan as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Pyssy working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pyssy manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pyssy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Pyssy.#SUB#
Pyssy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyssy trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Pyssy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pyssy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Pyssy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pyssy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pyssy scoring well with a low kick there.
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Pyssy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pyssy missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyssy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan scores with a jab.
Pultti Pyssy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pyssy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyssy.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pyssy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Pyssy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Pyssy connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Pyssy.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan lands with a hook. Pyssy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pyssy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy is trying to get back to half guard.
Pyssy wants to control but Ryan postures up.#T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pyssy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pyssy, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Pyssy regains half guard.
Pyssy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan throws a body punch but Pyssy moves out of range.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Pyssy slips a jab from Ryan.
Pyssy ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan tests Pyssy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pyssy staying out of range there.
Pyssy moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Pyssy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pyssy.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Pyssy seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan slips a jab from Pyssy.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Pyssy misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
Pyssy cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Pyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyssy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Pyssy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Pyssy saw that one coming.
Pyssy drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyssy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryan!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pyssy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyssy.
Pyssy digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pyssy circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Pyssy moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target. #T2#
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy lands with a good body shot.
Ryan checks a low kick from Pyssy.
Pyssy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Pyssy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyssy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pyssy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pyssy throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Pyssy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pyssy to the mat! Pyssy manages to get full guard.
Pyssy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pyssy is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Pyssy is holding on to half guard well.
Pyssy is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Pultti Pyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyssy wants to get back to full guard but Ryan has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pyssy wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Pyssy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pyssy is working hard here to advance position.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pyssy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
A relieved looking Eddie Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
River misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Ryan.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Ryan.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River throws a counter combo.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ryan moves away from the strike by River. #T1#
River tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
Jab by Ryan.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River misses the shot to the body.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River scores with a punch to the head.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura but River is defending well.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
River pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
River is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
River is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
River lands a front kick.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and River settles back down.
River misses the shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
River replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ryan blocks it well.
River slips under a jab.
River walks into a left hand.
River missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan connects with a crisp jab.
Ryan moves out of range as River strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
River moves away from the strike by Ryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
Ryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
River slips under a jab.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around River's waist but River gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#TD#
Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan tries for a kimura but River is defending well. #SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
River is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but River instead regains half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions. #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.
River wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
River lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Ryan misses.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Ryan thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Ryan misses.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
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!
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
River throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan scores with a body shot.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Ryan tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Eddie Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
River looks for the body kick but Ryan saw that one coming.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guy River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
River swinging wildly here.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Ryan connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.#TD#
Ryan shoots in and bounces River off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eddie Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into River's guard.
River is wriggling around but Ryan manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guy River.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Loris throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Loris is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Loris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan gets to mount! Loris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Loris working to try and regain half guard.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Loris to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Loris has worked his arm free - good work by Loris! #T1##SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Loris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Loris works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loris 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.
Loris slows the pace down in half guard.
Loris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
I've been told that Loris has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Loris 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. Loris eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Loris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Loris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Loris is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well. #SUB2#
Loris seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loris slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Loris wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Loris trying to control from Ryan's half guard. Ryan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loris defends it easily.
Loris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loris is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Loris has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Loris is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ryan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loris sprawls and moves away.
Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Loris catches Ryan right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Loris. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Loris slips under a jab from Ryan.
Loris tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loris loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Loris lands a head shot.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Loris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Loris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loris showed some decent athleticism there.
Loris wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Loris seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Loris. #SUB#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Loris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Loris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Loris throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Loris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Loris seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ryan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Loris escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Loris!
An elbow from Loris crashes against the mat.
Ryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working. #T4#
Ryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Loris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hugo Loris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Loris seems unphased.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Loris, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
Ryan throws a hook but Loris blocks it.
Loris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Loris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Loris tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Loris quickly recovers to half guard.
Loris keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Loris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Loris trying to control here.
Loris desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Loris gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loris has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Loris 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##T3#
Loris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loris is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Loris 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.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loris is keeping the position for now.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loris holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Loris.
Loris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Loris looking to control.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Loris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loris wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Loris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Riminal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Riminal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Riminal with an uppercut!
Ryan slips a straight right by Riminal.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Riminal.
Riminal looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riminal defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Riminal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riminal blocks a jab.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riminal punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Riminal lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riminal tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Riminal.
Ryan connects with a right hand. Riminal shakes it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Riminal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riminal. #T1#
Riminal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riminal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riminal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riminal tries for a takedown but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swings for the body but Riminal moves out of range.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riminal to score with a decent uppercut.
Riminal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riminal's hands.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Riminal.
A head kick misses from Riminal.
Riminal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riminal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riminal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan gets to mount! Riminal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Riminal is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Riminal tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. #T3#
Riminal is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Riminal to control.
Riminal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Riminal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Riminal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Riminal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riminal trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Riminal tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Riminal is defending well.
Riminal is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
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#
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riminal tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riminal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riminal throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Riminal is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riminal working for submissions but it's allowed Ryan to get to half guard.
Riminal moves into full guard. #T1#
Riminal is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Riminal wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riminal pushes a forearm under Ryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ser Bian Warc Riminal waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Akechi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akechi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akechi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akechi's head.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Akechi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Jab by Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi connects with a single shot there.
Ryan works the jab nicely.#T1#
Akechi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Akechi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Akechi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akechi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jubei Akechi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Akechi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akechi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryan misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely. #T2##TD#
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akechi on his heels. He'll look to pass Akechi's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Akechi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #T3##SUB#
Ryan trying to work for an americana but Akechi has managed to regain full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akechi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akechi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Akechi stacks Ryan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Akechi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Akechi misses.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
A little jabbing left from Akechi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Akechi. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akechi! But no joy.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan misses the body punch
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Akechi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Ryan lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akechi lands with an overhand left.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akechi lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Akechi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akechi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akechi is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Akechi circles away and we're back to standing.
Akechi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akechi throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Akechi is quick to defend against it.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Akechi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Akechi connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akechi's guard.#SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akechi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has Akechi in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but Akechi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
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 Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Akechi swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Ryan.
Akechi misses with a double jab
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akechi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Akechi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Akechi moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.#TD#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akechi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryan pushing down on Akechi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Akechi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Akechi is keeping the position.#T2#
Ryan is looking to advance position but Akechi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ryan is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akechi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ryan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Akechi pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryan regains half guard.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan trying to hold on to Akechi's head to control him but Akechi postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
An out of breath Eddie Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Jaegerjaquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaegerjaquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaegerjaquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Ryan.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Jaegerjaquez's shoulder, as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Jaegerjaquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Jaegerjaquez won't allow it.
Jaegerjaquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaegerjaquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ryan won't allow Jaegerjaquez to sweep him here.
Jaegerjaquez keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Jaegerjaquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan slips a straight right by Jaegerjaquez.
A big right from Jaegerjaquez misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a punch to the head.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a leg kick.
Ryan misses the body punch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaegerjaquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaegerjaquez stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Jab from Jaegerjaquez.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez keeps Ryan at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaegerjaquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez works Ryan's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaegerjaquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Ryan.
It seemed like Jaegerjaquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a right hand
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Jaegerjaquez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryan back to the cage. Jaegerjaquez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jaegerjaquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaegerjaquez thuds his shin into the meat of Ryan's side.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Ryan wants to take a breather but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the action but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jaegerjaquez keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaegerjaquez sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaegerjaquez wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Jaegerjaquez's shoulder, as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Jaegerjaquez, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Jaegerjaquez against the cage but Jaegerjaquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Jaegerjaquez finds it's target.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaegerjaquez throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Jaegerjaquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez motions for Ryan to come forward. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Ryan connects with a body shot that sends Jaegerjaquez's belly button to the back.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaegerjaquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping left.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez works the jab nicely.
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!
Jaegerjaquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
Jaegerjaquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a body shot. #CL#
Ryan clinches up with Jaegerjaquez and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jaegerjaquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaegerjaquez gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt. #T4#
Ryan tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaegerjaquez works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaegerjaquez is working Ryan over against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Good body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Jaegerjaquez is stalling here.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaegerjaquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A very excited looking Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan with a jab.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Lee avoids the body shot from Ryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.#T1#
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryan takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Lee misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ryan will feel that in the morning.
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan lands the left hand.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Lee. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Ryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee misses with a low kick.#T3#
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Lee throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Ryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Ryan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Ryan swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
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 Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ryan sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eddie Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
It looks like Ryan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it. #TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ryan is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well. #T4#
Ryan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Ryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Ryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 Eddie 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!#R3#
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Ryan tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jeff Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a lazy body kick
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
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!
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee is looking to escape.
Jeff Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Ryan is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan checks a low kick from Lee.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

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 Eddie Ryan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie Ryan!
Our winner, Eddie Ryan, 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.

Event: GAMMA#1004 Lohmus v Kollaa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan connects with a looping right hand.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Barbosa tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Ryan is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barbosa throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nice jab there from Ryan.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Ryan.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Barbosa wants to control but Ryan postures up.#T4#
Ryan laying and praying for a moment but Barbosa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Barbosa is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa with a hook.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ryan works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ryan staying out of range there.
Jab by Ryan.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryan throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Eddie Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Barbosa misses. #CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan. #TD2#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryan is trying to hold Barbosa in close to prevent damage but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan gets full guard.
Barbosa sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Ryan. #TD2#
Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan trying to advance position but Barbosa counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Daniel Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.#SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Barbosa wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Barbosa denies him.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.#T3#
Barbosa prevents Ryan from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is holding Ryan down, trying to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Ryan lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Daniel Barbosa spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to White Jr, I fought hard to be champion and will keep fighting hard to get back and get my title. Back to the gym, I’d like to fight again soon... '.

Event: GAMMA#1001 Karim v Herbert
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Fritz throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
A punch combination from Fritz misses.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fritz is just out of range.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Fritz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Fritz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan checks a low kick from Fritz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Ryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fritz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fritz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fritz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Fritz throws a good cross that connects.
Fritz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fritz.
Ryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fritz misses with a straight right.
Fritz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fritz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Fritz as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Fritz misses.
Fritz staying out of range there.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fritz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fritz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fritz lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fritz.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz misses with a body shot.
Fritz ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
Fritz walks into a jab.
Ryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Fritz is looking to counter punch.
Ryan throws the left hand but Fritz avoids the punch easily.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Fritz's shoulder, as Fritz tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Fritz misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fritz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Ryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fritz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fritz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fritz misses with a looping right.
Ryan walks into a jab.
Fritz swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Fritz defending well.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fritz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Fritz defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Fritz is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fritz trying to control from the bottom.
Fritz gets back to full guard.
Fritz wants to hit a sweep here but Ryan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fritz there!
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 Matthew Fritz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fritz throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Fritz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryan under the eye.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Fritz moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Fritz misses its target.
Matthew Fritz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Fritz throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Fritz.
Fritz misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan misses with a hook. Fritz ducked under it nicely.
Fritz cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fritz.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fritz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fritz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Fritz misses with a kick to the body.
Fritz looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Fritz dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Fritz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan takes a swing at Fritz's ribcage but misses.
Fritz with a nice calf kick.
Fritz is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fritz moves away.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fritz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Fritz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan. #T2#
A big left from Fritz misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fritz circles away.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fritz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fritz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Fritz counters with a nice uppercut.
Fritz swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fritz.
Fritz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Fritz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fritz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ryan looks for the body kick but Fritz saw that one coming.
Fritz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fritz.
Good shot there by Fritz.
Fritz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Fritz.
Fritz throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan lands with a hook. Fritz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Fritz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Fritz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fritz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fritz.#T4#
Nice body punch from Fritz.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fritz is just out of range.
Fritz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fritz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fritz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fritz lands with a kick to the temple. Ryan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fritz misses with a looping right.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Fritz saw that one coming.
Ryan throws a hook but Fritz blocks it.
A big right from Fritz misses.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Fritz misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Fritz is looking to land body kicks.
Fritz misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ryan lands a jab.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Fritz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Fritz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Fritz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fritz continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target.
Fritz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan misses with a combination
enabling Fritz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fritz slips a jab from Ryan.
Fritz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fritz as he jumps to the side.
Fritz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fritz manages to avoid it.
Fritz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fritz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Fritz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fritz.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Fritz's ribs.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fritz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Fritz is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Fritz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fritz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fritz avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Fritz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthew Fritz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.#T2#
Fritz throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fritz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan throws out a counter right but Fritz avoids it with no problem.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Fritz cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fritz. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fritz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fritz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan cracks Fritz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fritz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Fritz counters with a nice uppercut.
Fritz cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Fritz scores with a body shot. #T3#
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fritz in his tracks.
Ryan moves forwards but Fritz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fritz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryan checks a low kick from Fritz.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fritz.
Ryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fritz slips under a jab.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and Fritz counters with a thumping low kick.
Matthew Fritz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fritz lands a jab.
Fritz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fritz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fritz throws a good cross that connects.
Fritz throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Fritz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Fritz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Fritz counters with a stiff right hand.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Fritz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fritz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Fritz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Fritz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fritz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Fritz!
A relieved looking Matthew Fritz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 295 - Jankovic Vs Santaban
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan connects with a single shot there.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
Ryan cracks Stardust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stardust sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Stardust misses its target.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Stardust throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Stardust misses with a leg kick
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stardust fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stardust cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Stardust.
Ryan clobbers Stardust with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
Stardust slips a jab from Ryan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Ryan misses with a hook. Stardust ducked under it nicely.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stardust connects with a jab.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Stardust motions for Ryan to come forward. Stardust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stardust throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stardust!
Stardust stops Ryan from passing to mount.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stardust stops Ryan from passing to mount.
Stardust trying to remain calm as Ryan controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stardust keeps working.
Stardust wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Stardust denies him.
Stardust sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan is keen to just control but Stardust is a slippery customer.
Stardust wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stardust connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stardust throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
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.
Stardust connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Stardust misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stardust tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stardust steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan slips a jab from Stardust.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan slips under a jab.#T4#
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Stardust's body.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Stardust.
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 Ziggy Stardust 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust thuds his shin into the meat of Ryan's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands with a hook. Stardust tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Donk. Ryan catches Stardust right on the button with a cross.
Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.#T1#
Stardust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan moves out of range as Stardust throws a body kick.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
Stardust is looking to score with low kicks.
Stardust digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Stardust thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Stardust takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Stardust is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Stardust is predictable there
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Stardust scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stardust goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stardust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stardust is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stardust pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ziggy Stardust is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Stardust there.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Stardust lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Stardust counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stardust checks it well.
Stardust scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Stardust lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stardust counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stardust is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Stardust throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stardust 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 292 - Khan Vs Howard
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryan has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Dokov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws the left hand but Dokov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dokov pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan avoids the elbow strike from Dokov, against the cage. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dokov misses with a wild combination.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dokov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dokov counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
A cross from Ryan lands.#CL#
Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Ryan.
A right hook to the body lands for Dokov. #T2#
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards. #TD#
Ryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov tries to kick Ryan off in order to stand up. Ryan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dokov is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Dokov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Dokov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but he can't manage it.
Ryan tries to control but Dokov wriggling away.
Ryan prevents Dokov from getting the reversal.
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan takes his back! #SUB#
Dokov showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Dokov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryan gets his way!
Ryan not allowing Dokov to control his hands.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ryan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dokov's body.
Ryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ryan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dokov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dokov can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.#TD2#
Dokov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Dokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Dokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Dokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dokov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dokov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eddie Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dokov breaks the clinch.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Dokov backpedaling.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.#T2#
Dokov shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan cracks Dokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dokov throws a one two combo.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch but Ryan moves away
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Ryan there.#T3#
Dokov tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Dokov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Dokov darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.#TD#
Ryan is trying to trip Dokov. He has hold of a leg but Dokov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan advances to full mount.
Dokov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dokov is trying to stand.
Dokov moves into full guard.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dokov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dokov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Ryan is working an open guard so Dokov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Dokov is looking to get back to is feet but Ryan passes into side control. #SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dokov is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.#T1##ES2#
Dokov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Dokov moved out of range.#TD2#
Dokov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dokov is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by Dokov to regain half guard.
Ryan trying to control but Dokov postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dokov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doko Dokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Dokov ducks down to avoid it.
Dokov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Dokov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan not doing much here. #T3##SUB2#
Dokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dokov gets back to full guard.
Dokov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Dokov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryan has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Dokov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dokov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Dokov won't allow it.
Eddie Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dokov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dokov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 285 - Granes Vs Wulf
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alela jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Alela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan walks into a left hand.
Alela misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Alela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryan did well to prevent Alela getting side control.#SUB2#
Alela is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is not content to let Alela control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alela is working away from the top position though.
Alela seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is staying active underneath Alela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Deathsquad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alela is stalling here. Ryan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alela seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ryan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alela defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Ryan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Alela is defending well.
Alela wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alela keeps working.
Ryan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Alela is defending well.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Alela is defending the strikes.
Ryan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #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.
Ryan wants to control but Alela is keeping him busy.
Alela tries to escape but Ryan is in control. #SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Alela sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela throwing strikes but missing.
Alela forces his way into half guard.
Alela wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Alela is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryan's half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Alela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan is in trouble now - Alela has advanced to mount!
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.
Alela throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ryan because Alela loaded up on that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alela raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alela tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Alela cracks Ryan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T1#
Alela tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Alela has a good base and remains in mount.
Alela is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alela wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Alela is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Alela isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Ryan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Alela is controlling well.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Alela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryan is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Alela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alela manages to pass to mount!
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alela fails to take his opponent's back.
Ryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Alela keeps control of the position.
Ryan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alela's guard. Nice work there by Ryan. #T4##ES2#
Alela has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Alela throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Alela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Alela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alela wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alela on the side of the head.
Alela stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan cracks Alela with a good jab.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Alela moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alela lands a two punch combo.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Alela only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Alela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alela continues to drive forward.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Ryan has hold of one of Alela's legs. Alela is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alela is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Alela wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sao Alela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan trying to control but Alela is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alela throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Alela cracks Ryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Alela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alela tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
Alela misses with a low kick. #T3#
Alela throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Alela gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alela tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alela is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Alela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alela throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela throws a body kick that misses.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alela swinging wildly here.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alela throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.#T4#
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alela.
A cross from Alela lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan avoids the body shot from Alela.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Alela is quick to defend against it.
Ryan scores with a jab. Alela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch.
Alela slips a jab from Ryan.
Alela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Alela misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alela lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.
Alela punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alela winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sao Alela waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 278 - Kosmanov Vs Ryan
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Kosmanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kosmanov slips under a jab from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kosmanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosmanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kosmanov to the ground. Kosmanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosmanov to the mat! Kosmanov manages to get full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kosmanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard. #REVR#
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Kosmanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Kosmanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosmanov cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kosmanov misses with a series of wild punches. #T4##TD2#
Kosmanov gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Kosmanov manages to retain guard.
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosmanov seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosmanov, not yet.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosmanov is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Kosmanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kosmanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kosmanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ryan trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving. #T1#
Kosmanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Ryan passes Kosmanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kosmanov's head.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working. #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.
Kosmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back!
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Kosmanov keeps control of the position.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kosmanov.
Will Kosmanov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Ryan right now. #SUB#
Ryan showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Kosmanov controlling from the back.
Ryan is really stuck here.
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov scores with strikes from the back.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ryan can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosmanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kosmanov wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kosmanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
Kosmanov is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan 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.
Kosmanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Vladimir Kosmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to move to full mount but Ryan actually manages to regain half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kosmanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan keeping full guard, as Kosmanov tries to pass.
Kosmanov distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan 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#
Kosmanov trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard. #T2#
Kosmanov gets full guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kosmanov defends it nicely.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Kosmanov. #KD#
Kosmanov drops Ryan with a nice combination! Kosmanov dives into Ryan's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Ryan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Kosmanov is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kosmanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan controlling the position for now.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Kosmanov passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kosmanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kosmanov prevents Ryan from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kosmanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kosmanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kosmanov lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosmanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD#
Kosmanov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ryan goes down! Can Kosmanov finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ryan 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#
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Kosmanov won't allow it. #T3#
Ryan wants to take a breather but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Kosmanov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kosmanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan jabs at Kosmanov's body.
Kosmanov looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov had his way with Eddie Ryan in that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ryan's cut.
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!#R5#
Ryan takes a swing at Kosmanov's ribcage but misses.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kosmanov is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Kosmanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kosmanov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosmanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kosmanov takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Kosmanov.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ryan throws a jab when Kosmanov was well out of range.
Kosmanov tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosmanov is just out of range.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan with a hook.
Ryan misses the jab.
Kosmanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kosmanov punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kosmanov missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kosmanov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan lands with a nice body punch.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kosmanov at a distance.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosmanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kosmanov has a takedown stuffed.
Kosmanov scores with a jab to the jaw.

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 Vladimir Kosmanov.
Well Kosmanov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 269 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Bonifacio misses the jab.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Bonifacio tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Ryan.
Bonifacio swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bonifacio gets a clinch.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan misses the jab.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonifacio misses with a looping left.#T2#
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well.
Ryan takes a swing at Bonifacio 's ribcage but misses.
Ryan throws a body punch but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Ryan scores with a nice strike.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonifacio misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Bonifacio clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Ryan throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonifacio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan jabs at Bonifacio 's body.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Bonifacio moves away and avoids it.
Bonifacio wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.#T3#
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan. #CL2#
Bonifacio gets a clinch. #BC#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonifacio throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Bonifacio in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan stalls.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Ryan blocking some punches. #T4#
Ryan tries to pull guard but Bonifacio won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio is struggling to control the position.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio .
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio stalling the fight.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Bonifacio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ryan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonifacio can turn it around.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage. #BC#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryan back to the cage. Bonifacio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luigi Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifacio stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Bonifacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan tries to bum rush Bonifacio with a series of wild strikes but Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Bonifacio .
Bonifacio slips a straight right by Ryan.
Bonifacio fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonifacio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Bonifacio moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Bonifacio avoids them all with ease.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Bonifacio with an uppercut!#ROC#Bonifacio is rocked!
Ryan measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bonifacio ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eddie Ryan!
A relieved looking Eddie Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Luigi Bonifacio was interviewed post fight and said 'I am the BEST!'.

Event: OFK 260 - Chika Vs Chambers
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Ryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dokov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Dokov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ryan has locked up a guillotine! Ryan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dokov is holding on here and Ryan must be using up a lot of energy. Dokov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ryan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 254 - Wulf Vs Laine
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Bonifacio misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Bonifacio .
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Bonifacio .
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bonifacio pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonifacio s head.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio . #T1#
Bonifacio being controlled against the cage.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Bonifacio .
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ryan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonifacio can turn it around.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Ryan lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Bonifacio has Ryan pressed against the cage, preventing Ryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonifacio down to the mat. Bonifacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Bonifacio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan scores with a nice right hand.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Bonifacio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonifacio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
Bonifacio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Bonifacio is rocked!
Bonifacio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Bonifacio badly! Ryan follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Bonifacio out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ryan finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Luigi Bonifacio stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am the BEST!'.

Event: OFK 248- Collins Vs Vaiduoklis
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Seng throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Seng's head back. #CUT#It looks like Keith Seng has been cut.
Seng has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seng scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Seng does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Seng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Seng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Seng appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seng was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Seng follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ryan darts in trying to clinch
and Seng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan is staying tight to Seng's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seng, who protects the arm well.
Seng is trying to buck Ryan off.#T2#
Seng 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
An elbow from Ryan crashes against the mat.
Seng pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seng tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seng tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan trying to control the position but Seng is working away.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Seng denies him.
Seng is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Seng is trying to buck Ryan off.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan tries to move into range but Seng moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Seng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Seng.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seng! But no joy.#T4#
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seng circles away.
Seng throws a big counter head kick but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Seng pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan is pressing down on Seng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seng is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seng is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Seng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan slips a straight right by Seng.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan is looking to wear down Seng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seng is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Seng circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Seng's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryan cracks Seng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Seng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seng dodges the punch combination from Ryan. #T1#
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Seng counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.#TD#
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seng looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Seng is trying to improve his position.
Seng pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seng can't do much from the bottom here.
Seng is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seng is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Seng is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Seng wants to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan takes Seng's back.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Seng doesn't escape.
Seng rolls, trying to escape but Ryan keeps control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Seng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Ryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Seng has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Eddie Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan biding his time, controlling Seng. #T3#
Seng turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Seng preventing the sweep.
Seng wants to get up but he can't break Ryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Seng is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Seng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seng content to stall in guard here.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing Seng from standing up. #SUB#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seng is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Seng preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Ryan is working an open guard so Seng takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Seng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Seng is just out of range.
Seng throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Seng.
A punch combination from Seng misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Seng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Seng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seng misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seng!
Seng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Seng is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seng will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan has control of an arm but Seng manages to advance to Ryan's back!
Ryan is trying to break free.
Seng trying to control.#T1#
Seng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Ryan breaks Seng's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Seng is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Seng wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Seng is looking to improve his position.
Ryan passes to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Ryan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T2##SUB#
Ryan working for a submission but Seng is keeping him at bay.
Seng just holding on.
Seng is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Seng holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ryan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ryan looking to ground and pound but Seng is blocking nicely.
Seng wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
Seng tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Seng regains half guard.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Seng is having none of it. #T3#
Seng pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Seng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan not doing much here.
Seng is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seng avoid being mounted?
Seng is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him #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.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Seng counters with a body kick that stops Ryan in his tracks momentarily.
Seng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Keith Seng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seng defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Seng steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Seng walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
A relieved looking Eddie Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 242 - Wayne Vs Knox
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. DiAngelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. DiAngelo moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. DiAngelo is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in DiAngelo's guard.
DiAngelo 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#
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
DiAngelo 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#
DiAngelo keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass. #SUB2#
DiAngelo 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. #T1#
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan passes into half guard.
Ryan thows a huge punch but DiAngelo dodges it nicely.
Ryan passes to side control.
Ryan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down DiAngelo's shoulder. That is not cool.
DiAngelo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Ryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but DiAngelo has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
DiAngelo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Ryan is controlling DiAngelo's trapped leg to prevent DiAngelo from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan gets back to full guard. #T2#
DiAngelo 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##SUB2#
DiAngelo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DiAngelo.
Ryan works to advance to full mount. DiAngelo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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!
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiAngelo is looking to escape.
DiAngelo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ryan.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ryan biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
DiAngelo tries to break free. #SUB#
Ryan working for a choke but DiAngelo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Ryan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but DiAngelo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ryan off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Ryan!
Our winner, Eddie Ryan, 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.

Event: OFK 233 - Pellegrini Vs Dokov
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Supreme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Supreme throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Supreme on his heels. He'll look to pass Supreme's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Supreme trying to control the position.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Supreme wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Supreme is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Supreme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Supreme wants to get back to full guard.
Supreme trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Supreme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supreme moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Supreme keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Supreme wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Supreme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Supreme manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Supreme's guard.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Supreme can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supreme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Supreme trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Supreme is controlling Ryan's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supreme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Supreme looks to move away, Ryan throws a big counter combo but Supreme just gets out of the way.
Ryan misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Supreme! But no joy.
Supreme dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Supreme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Supreme's head.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing. #ROC#Supreme is rocked!
Supreme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Supreme is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supreme working a defensive guard here.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick by Supreme misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Supreme misses
and Ryan scores with a counter punch that sends Supreme to the canvas! Ryan smells blood - he's punishing Supreme with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Supreme has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 226-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dokov darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dokov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan is pushing Dokov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Dokov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dokov to the mat. Dokov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ryan passes Dokov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dokov is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dokov defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ryan trying to control the action but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Dokov tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dokov is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan postures up in Dokov's guard and throws a big left but Dokov blocks it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dokov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Ryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dokov regains 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!#SUB#
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dokov.#SUB2#
Dokov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Dokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dokov, not yet.
Dokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dokov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Ryan trying to control the position. #SU2#
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Dokov manages to avoid it.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Dokov is out of range. #CL2#
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch. #TD#
Ryan lands a takedown into guard.

Dokov has his feet on Ryan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##TD2#
Dokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dokov throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dokov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryan eats them both and turns towards Dokov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Dokov pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan passes Dokov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan tries to control but Dokov wriggling away. #T1#
Dokov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ryan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov wants to control but Ryan is having none of it.
Dokov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dokov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan blocks the strikes from Dokov. #ES2#
Dokov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan cracks Dokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Ryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dokov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dokov 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.
Dokov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dokov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dokov.#T3#
Dokov tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dokov is trying to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the action but Dokov is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Dokov bucks up and tries to throw Ryan off but instead Ryan has got his back!
Dokov is trying to stand back up.
Dokov trying to control the hands but Ryan won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Ryan scores with a takedown into Dokov's guard.

Dokov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ryan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dokov has double underhooks.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Ryan.#CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.#CL2#
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ryan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dokov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Dokov stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dokov tries to clinch up
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Dokov drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action. #TD#
Ryan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Dokov holds on to Ryan as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dokov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dokov is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dokov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Dokov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ryan tries to control but Dokov wriggling away.
Dokov regains half guard.
Dokov tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dokov keeps working.
Ryan stops Dokov from getting back to his feet.
Dokov missing with punches from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Dokov won't allow it. #ES2#
Dokov kicks off Ryan and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside. #T4##TD2#
Ryan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dokov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ryan to the mat. Ryan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dokov's guard. #REVR#
Dokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dokov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan controls the position.
Dokov holding on.
Dokov is letting Ryan control him for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doko Dokov.
I think Dokov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 218 -
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Johnson slips a straight right by Ryan.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Ryan walks into a jab.
Ryan slips a straight right by Johnson.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson slips a straight right by Ryan.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. #T2#
Ryan takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.#T3#
Ryan sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. #TD#
Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Ryan tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
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 Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
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#
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Ryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ryan is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryan under the eye.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.#T1#
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Remi Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson jabs at Ryan's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eddie Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Ryan's belly button to the back.#T3#
Ryan moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan takes one on the button.
Ryan swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Ryan tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
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 throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Ryan throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Ryan jabs at Johnson's body.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a counter combo.#T3##TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet. Ryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Johnson!
After winning the bout, Remi Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 206 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Supreme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan throws a body punch but Supreme moves out of range.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Supreme counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Supreme misses.
Supreme dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Supreme is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Supreme wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Ryan.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Supreme.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supreme at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Supreme moves into the clinch.
Ryan lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Ryan jumps into guard, dragging Supreme to the mat.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supreme.
Ryan is trying to keep Supreme in close.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Supreme has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ryan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Supreme is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ryan pulls down on the head and he's put Supreme to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 202 - Line Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Ryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seehaver back to the cage. Ryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by Ryan.
Ryan throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Seehaver colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ryan as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Seehaver is left battered and dazed whilst Ryan and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 195 - Line Vs Chan
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Ryan lands a jab to The Zealot's midsection.
The Zealot throws a leg kick
and The Zealot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Zealot has time to react.
The Zealot misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Zealot thinking. #TD#
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Zealot is looking to get back to his feet here but Ryan is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Zealot's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan biding his time, controlling The Zealot.
The Zealot covering up well under a series of strikes from Ryan. #T1##SUB#
Ryan looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan throwing sloppy strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan controls the action.#SUB#
Ryan looking for the choke but no joy.
The Zealot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ryan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Ryan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a rear naked choke. The Zealot is not defending it well and Ryan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! The Zealot refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of The Zealot's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 190 - Line Vs Bates
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ryan.
Ryan slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Ryan. #T1#
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonnell misses.
Ryan throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range. #T2#
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Ryan's head back.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As McDonnell looks to move away, Ryan throws a big counter combo but McDonnell just gets out of the way.#T3#
Ryan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Ryan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Ryan cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. #T4#
Ryan scores with a one two! McDonnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonnell but McDonnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ger McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
McDonnell lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan connects with a single shot there.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan misses with a combination
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell connects with a single shot there.
Ryan feints a jab promting McDonnell to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryan slips a jab from McDonnell.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from McDonnell misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan. #T2#
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan throws a low kick but McDonnell moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonnell scores with a three punch combo!
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.#CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
A nice left hand lands by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ryan feints a jab promting McDonnell to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
McDonnell motions for Ryan to come forward. McDonnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but McDonnell is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
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 tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Eddie Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Ryan misses with the combination. #T1#
Ryan throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonnell checks a leg kick.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ryan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McDonnell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ryan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ger McDonnell!
A very excited looking Ger McDonnell 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.

Event: OFK 183 - Alela Vs Petrov
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Bomstaerk throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Bomstaerk takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Bomstaerk there.
Ryan misses with a hook. Bomstaerk ducked under it nicely.
Bomstaerk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bomstaerk moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Bomstaerk throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Bomstaerk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomstaerk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomstaerk swinging wildly here. #T1##TD#
Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Bomstaerk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bomstaerk is one step ahead there.
Bomstaerk chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryan is pulling down on Bomstaerk's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomstaerk, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Ryan has his foot on Bomstaerk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomstaerk works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan controlling the position.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Bomstaerk controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Bomstaerk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bomstaerk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Bomstaerk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bomstaerk throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ryan has locked up a guillotine! Ryan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bomstaerk is holding on here and Ryan must be using up a lot of energy. Bomstaerk has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ryan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Ryan!
A very excited looking Eddie Ryan 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022

#R1#
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong scores with a one two! Ryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Armstrong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong lands with a right hand.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Ryan drops Armstrong with a left right combo! Ryan follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Armstrong is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Ryan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Armstrong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ryan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Armstrong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ryan lets go of the hold and Armstrong can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Ryan!
Eddie Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022

#R1#
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Gross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Gross.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gross. Those never looked like landing.
Gross avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Gross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryan throws a right hand that Gross ducks under and follows up with a left that Gross also avoids with ease.
Gross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gross digs a good hook to Ryan's body. #TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Let's hope that Ryan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Gross is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Ryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Gross is working away.
Gross is looking to improve his position.
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #SUB2#
Gross is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gross is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Ryan!
A very excited looking Eddie Ryan 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.

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022

180 cm
21 yrs
168 lbs

175 cm
23 yrs
157 lbs

Ryan

Shakes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ryan has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shakes smiles and moves away.
Shakes tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ryan forces Shakes back against the ropes and clinches.
Shakes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakes is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ryan pulls guard.
Shakes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Shakes
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Shakes
Shakes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Shakes wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan wants to control but Shakes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakes, who protects the arm well.
Ryan working away.#T2#
Ryan tries to move to mount but Shakes blocks the move with his legs.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakes keeps working. #SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan taking a break here but Shakes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Shakes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Ryan is stalling here. Shakes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ryan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shakes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) Shakes
Ryan tries to buck Shakes off but Shakes is having none of it.
Shakes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shakes controls the position.
Ryan tries to buck Shakes off but Shakes is having none of it.#T4#
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shakes wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Shakes is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Shakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakes wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well.
Shakes controlling the action here.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Shakes moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (7) Shakes
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryan wants to control but Shakes is having none of it.
Shakes controlling the pace for now.
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Shakes isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Shakes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan tries to hold on but Shakes postures up.
Shakes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Shakes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard but Shakes has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (10) Shakes
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Shakes's attempts to control the action.
Shakes content just to control the position here. #T9#
Ryan tries to hold on but Shakes pushes him away.
Ryan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shakes's lack of action.
Ryan tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Shakes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryan is looking to control Shakes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
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.
Shakes 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.
Shakes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Shakes tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ryan tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shakes is working away from the top position though.
Ryan trying to get back to full guard but Shakes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (13) Shakes
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shakes avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T11#
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Shakes has control of the leg.
Shakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Shakes trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan trying to control here.
Shakes trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well.
Ryan is trying to control but can't. #T13#
Ryan tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Shakes is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Shakes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shakes is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.#T14#
Ryan wants to control but Shakes is keeping busy.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Shakes sits in half guard.
Shakes controlling the action here.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakes passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (16) Shakes

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes wins on points by 16 to 5.
Marcus Shakes 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.

Event: Riocore Pro Grapling
Date: Feb 07, 2022

175 cm
25 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
21 yrs
168 lbs

Arnason

Ryan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oskar Arnason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnason tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Arnason from controlling successfully.
Ryan has his hands on Arnason's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arnason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Arnason has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arnason reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arnason taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2022

#R1#
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferguson. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Ferguson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan looking for the choke from the back.
Ferguson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ryan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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!
Ryan trying to control momentarily.
Ferguson rolls, trying to escape but Ryan keeps control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Ryan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ferguson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ferguson wants to escape the position.
Ryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferguson for as long as he can get away with.
Ferguson tries to break free. #T2#
Ferguson wants to control his opponent's hands but Ryan gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ryan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Ryan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ferguson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Ryan!
An out of breath Eddie Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
As Ryan tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Ryan manages to avoid the attempt.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan throws a right hand that Cole ducks under and follows up with a left that Cole also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole feints a jab promting Ryan to slip. Cole then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cole.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Cole takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
As Ryan looks to move away, Cole throws a big counter combo but Ryan just gets out of the way.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan looks to land a combination. Cole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryan works over Cole's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Cole slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Cole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Ryan tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Ryan slips a straight right by Cole.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
A punch combination from Cole misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Cole with the inside leg kick.
Ryan stalks Cole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cole's face. Cole staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.#TD#
Cole lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan has his hands on Cole's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryan scores with a four punch combination!
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ryan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Rico Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Ryan.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryan misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cole.#T2#
Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cole under the eye.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryan.
Cole slips a jab from Ryan.#T3#
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cole pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan trying to stall but Cole improves his position. #TD#
Ryan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cole is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ryan to the mat. Ryan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cole advances position into side control!
The referee asks Cole politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cole prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ryan dodges the ground and pound from Cole.
Cole trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Cole controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Cole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan is not content to let Cole control the position.
Ryan wants to control but Cole postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole. #CL#
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole has Ryan pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan. #TD#
Cole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryan uses from the top position.
Cole trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cole has an active guard here but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cole has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ryan. Oh but Cole has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ryan goes limp - he's gone! Cole jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rico Cole!
A very excited looking Rico Cole 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.

Event: Bumfights 4: Bus stop fights
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Test staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Test let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Test takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Test throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan lands a jab.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Test moved out of range nicely.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Test moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Test .
Test looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryan.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Test avoids it well.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Test avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Test continues to drive forward.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Test working aggressively here.
Test lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Test .
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Test gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
Test is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryan is keeping busy.
Test working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
We've been informed that Test has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stalling in the clinch from Test . #BC2#
Test breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Test misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan punishes Test 's body with a nice straight punch.
Rooster Test is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Test blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Test .
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Test counters with a left to the body.
Test doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Test just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Test .
Eddie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Test is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Test misses with a looping left.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Test cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Test dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Test slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan tries to bum rush Test with a series of wild strikes but Test uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Test bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan misses with a combination
and Test counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ryan has been cut.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Test counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ryan out cold! What a finish! Test is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rooster Test !
Rooster Test tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Ryan throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Jab from Ryan.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Ryan gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T2#
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith stands up over Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Smith trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ryan trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Ryan has moved into half guard.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Ryan from advancing to side control.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Ryan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is not content to let Ryan control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Smith throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Smith tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Smith seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ryan has recovered full guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith working Ryan over with strikes.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Smith 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Smith throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan takes one on the button.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Smith throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eddie Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Ryan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Ryan checks a low kick from Smith.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well. #T3#
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Smith works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

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