Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawiwasulu but Kawiwasulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kawiwasulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caleb Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Kawiwasulu circles away easily
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kawiwasulu. Beautiful body shot.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kawiwasulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawiwasulu's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawiwasulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Kawiwasulu finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Kawiwasulu cracks Ryan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ryan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kawiwasulu finish him? #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kawiwasulu clinches.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
Kawiwasulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawiwasulu has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Kawiwasulu 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.
Ryan has Kawiwasulu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawiwasulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kawiwasulu. #CUT2#Caleb Ryan's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawiwasulu is defending well.#T3#
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Kawiwasulu back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #CUT2#Caleb Ryan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu - that landed with a thud.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawiwasulu. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu is working Ryan over against the cage.
Kawiwasulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawiwasulu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ryan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ryan drops to his knees and Kawiwasulu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu 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: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ahola moves into the clinch.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Ryan has Ahola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ahola gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #T1#
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahola lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Ahola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ahola!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
A victorious Jarkko Ahola thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Ryan blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald. #TD2#
Ryan gets caught napping as Fitzgerald dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ryan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fitzgerald uses it to pass to side control.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fitzgerald off and has taken his back!
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald is really stuck here.
Ryan has Fitzgerald flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Ryan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Fitzgerald! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ryan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Ryan!

Event: Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toshin as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Toshin misses.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toshin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Toshin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Toshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Ryan is wise to it.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshin counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Toshin lands a big uppercut and Ryan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryan looks OK. Toshin waves Ryan back to his feet!#ROC2#Ryan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan leaves his chin hanging out and Toshin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ryan crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogre Toshin!
Ogre Toshin 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: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Ryan has Tassen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tassen to keep the fight standing.
I was talking to Tassen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tassen tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tassen after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan can't get the takedown.
Lee Tassen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan jumps guard but Tassen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Tassen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Ryan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tassen regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ryan drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ryan seems to have locked his on tight now - Tassen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ryan, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Caleb Ryan!

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Buga's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Buga seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Buga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Buga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb Ryan!

Event: Highland 138
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
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!#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Ori is defending well. #SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Ori is defending well.
Ryan throws an elbow but Ori slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ori, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Ori struggling a bit here.
Ryan trying to control the position but Ori is working away. #SUB#
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!
The ground and pound from Ryan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
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. #SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Ori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.#T3#
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #SUB#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ori trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ori avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ori won't allow Ryan to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ori has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ori has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Ori waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ryan to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ori passes into side control.
Ori is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan tries to bench press Ori off him but Ori keeps the position.
Ryan wants to control but Ori postures up.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Ori keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #T2##SUB#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ori is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan. #T3#
Ryan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ori is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Ori blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ori trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ori is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Ori is defending the position. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ori makes his way to full guard, as Ryan worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donsal Ori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ori lands a big right hook! Ryan looks hurt but is still standing! Ori lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ryan falls down and Ori dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ryan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ori runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donsal Ori!

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
That kick from Trump tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Trump sprawls well.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Trump lands a left and a right that send Ryan crashing to the mat, dazed. Trump thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Caleb Ryan has been cut.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trump.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trump 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.#SUB#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump 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.
Trump keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Trump 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.#SUB#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Trump is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trump tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fucccup Trump will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb Ryan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caleb Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Fucccup Trump has been cut.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trump throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Trump has wrist control.
Ryan trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan advances to half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Trump 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 Trump! Ryan is rotating here... this could be the end... Trump is out! Ryan has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb Ryan!

Event: Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw trying to control the position.
Ryan trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw trying to control the position.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Ryan passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Shaw is defending well. #SUB#
Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Shaw is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaw avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Shaw is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryan connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
Shaw 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.#T2#
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.#SUB#
Ryan is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Shaw defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Shaw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Ryan'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.#SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Shaw defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Ryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Ryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Shaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaw is in Ryan's guard.#SUB#
Shaw has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ryan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaw is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ryan pulls down on the head and he's put Shaw to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Ryan!

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Shaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryan if he has to take too many more of those. #TD#
Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shaw has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shaw off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Ryan looking for the choke from the back.
Shaw looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ryan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shaw is defending well though. Ryan let's go of the attempt for now.
Shaw trying to control but not successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Ryan looking for the choke but no joy.
Ryan tries to keep control of the position but Shaw is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Ryan working for the choke.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ryan is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Shaw has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ryan has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Shaw taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ryan doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Ryan!

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