Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Jahr connects with a solid leg kick.
Jahr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jahr throws a one two combo.
Jahr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ryan.
Jahr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Jahr throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jahr looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahr throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Jahr missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jahr misses with a straight right.
Jahr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jahr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jahr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jahr.
Jahr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jahr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jahr.
Jahr swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Jahr avoids it with no problem.
Jahr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jahr lands a front kick.
Jahr lands with a good body shot.
Jahr jabs at Ryan's body.
Jahr throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Jahr throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Jahr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Jahr.
Jahr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jahr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jahr throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Jahr tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan slips a jab from Jahr.
A jab from Jahr finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jahr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet.
Jahr misses with a looping right.
Jahr motions for Ryan to come forward. Jahr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Jahr avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Jahr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jahr throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Jahr only half commits.
Jahr lands with a cross.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Jahr.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jahr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahr lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.
Jahr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Jahr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jahr throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it.
Jahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Jahr lands but Ryan takes it in his stride. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jahr.
Jahr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jahr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
Jahr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Jahr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jahr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Jahr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jahr just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Jahr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jahr throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ragnar Jahr is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Jahr misses.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Jahr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jahr continues to drive forward.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jahr misses the shot to the body.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jahr sprawls well. Jahr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jahr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Jahr throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Jahr avoids it with no problem.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ragnar Jahr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
A head kick misses from Jahr.
Jahr is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Jahr lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Jahr both land. Nice combination.
Jahr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Jahr lands with a nice body punch.
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.#T2#
Jahr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Jahr throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Jahr only half commits.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Jahr.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jahr stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jahr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jahr scores with a jab.
Jahr throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahr throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Jahr throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Jahr avoids it with no problem.
Jahr misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Jahr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jahr throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Jahr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jahr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jahr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jahr throws a body kick that misses.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Jahr throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Jahr tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahr throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it. #T4#
Jahr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Jahr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jahr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahr fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryan in the body.
Ryan checks a low kick from Jahr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jahr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jahr looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jahr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Jahr 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#
An inside leg kick from Jahr misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jahr lands a jab to the head.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jahr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan walks into a jab.
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Jahr.
Jahr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Jahr misses with a leg kick.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Jahr.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jahr throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr.
Jahr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahr.
Jahr with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jahr - that will leave a mark!
Jahr scores with a leg kick. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Jahr misses.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahr.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jahr tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jahr to the ground. Jahr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Jahr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Jahr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Jahr dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahr throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jahr lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Jahr misses with a low kick.
Ragnar Jahr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jahr throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jahr stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
No joy there for Jahr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahr tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
A punch combination from Jahr misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ryan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jahr has got the better of the exchanges.
Jahr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jahr looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jahr misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahr throws a front kick aimed at Ryan's knee but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jahr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jahr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jahr throws a leg kick that misses.
Dax Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jahr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Jahr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jahr 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 30:24
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Jahr!
A very excited looking Ragnar Jahr 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: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Tepes lV catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes lV connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan slips a jab from Tepes lV.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Tepes lV jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Tepes lV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tepes lV lands with an overhand left.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes lV.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes lV is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes lV leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tepes lV lands.#T3#
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes lV darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ryan clinches. #T4#
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
Tepes lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tepes lV stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tepes lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. #TD#
Ryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tepes lV regains guard.
Tepes lV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes lV pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes lV defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Tepes lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes lV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes lV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tepes lV pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tepes lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tepes lV scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes lV tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Tepes lV back against the cage.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes lV. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes lV lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes lV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Tepes lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tepes lV.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Tepes lV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tepes lV.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tepes lV avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tepes lV scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head. #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Tepes lV lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes lV lands a left hand.
Tepes lV lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Tepes lV finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tepes lV!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
A victorious Vlad Tepes lV thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Mumba vs Mettovaara
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ilmarinen sprawls well. Ilmarinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ilmarinen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ilmarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head. #T1#
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen throws a good cross that connects.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen lands the left hand.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ryan slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ilmarinen!
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ilmarinen jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Ilmarinen darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. #TD#
Ilmarinen tightens his grip and picks Ryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Ryan manages to land in guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan is striking but Ilmarinen is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ilmarinen working Ryan over with strikes. #T3#
Ilmarinen blocks the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Ilmarinen in his half guard.
Ryan punching from the bottom.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ryan punching from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan gets full guard.
Ryan 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.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ilmarinen is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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#
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ilmarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ilmarinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ilmarinen manages to get to full guard.
Ilmarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Ilmarinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ilmarinen pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ilmarinen lands a body shot.
Ilmarinen lands with a light punch inside.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmarinen fails to land.
Ryan has Ilmarinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ilmarinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Ilmarinen pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen manages to get underhooks.
Ilmarinen digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ilmarinen lands a left hand.
I was talking to Ilmarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Ilmarinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Ilmarinen blocks the strikes from Ryan.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ilmarinen.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Ryan is rocked!
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scores with a big shot! Ryan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ryan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: MFC - 43
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Bjurstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Bjurstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan to the ground. Bjurstrom is now in Ryan's guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bjurstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjurstrom stands up out of Ryan's guard for a moment - Ryan manages to land a nice upkick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Bjurstrom controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bjurstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan trying to strike off his back.
Bjurstrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Bjurstrom has managed to clinch.
Ryan can't get the takedown. #T2#
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Bjurstrom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan tries to move into range but Bjurstrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Bjurstrom misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bjurstrom. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bjurstrom darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bjurstrom is looking for a kimura here.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Bjurstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan striking from the bottom.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Bjurstrom is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom is trying for a kimura here. Ryan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bjurstrom wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Marco Bjurstrom 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: MFC - 40
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.#T2#
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Anderson throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ryan shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson misses with a left hand #KD#
and Ryan counters with a right hand that sends Anderson tumbling to the canvas! Can Ryan finish him? He dives into Anderson's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan stops Anderson from standing up.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan working Anderson over with strikes.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Anderson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ryan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Dax Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MFC - 35
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Shima drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Shima wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Shima controlling him for the moment.
Ryan throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1##SU2#
Shima gets to his feet. Ryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shima throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima misses with a combination
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
Shima throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Shima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Shima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Shima jabs Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ryan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Shima throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Shima misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Shima manages to avoid it.
Shima stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shima wants it to stay on the feet.
Shima misses with a looping left.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Shima is trying to stall.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shima working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Shima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Shima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima is looking to control Ryan's arms but Ryan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shima has his back to the cage. #BC#
Ryan breaks the clinch.
Shima swinging wildly here.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Shima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shima misses with a hook
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Shima is countered with a crisp right hand from Ryan that sends him to the canvas! Ryan follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Shima is rocked!
Shima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shima dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shima is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ryan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shima down.
Shima is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Shima 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.
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Shima's head but Shima avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shima parries the strikes from Ryan easily there. Ryan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shima to escape.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shima parries the strikes from Ryan easily there. Ryan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shima to escape.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Shima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Shima is defending the strikes.
Shima is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow.
Shima is trying to buck Ryan off.
Shima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ryan.
Shima is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it. #T4#
Ryan throws an elbow but Shima slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryan cracks Shima with a big elbow.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Shima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ryan lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Shima! Ryan senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Shima out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan retains his welterweight title!
Dax Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tetsuo Shima stepped up to the mic, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.

Event: MFC - 32
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. #REVR#
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Anderson's temple.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Ryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan winds up and cracks Anderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Anderson is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ryan! Anderson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dax 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: MFC - 27
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Shima lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan postures up in Shima's guard and throws a big left but Shima blocks it. #T1#
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shima is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ryan dives into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ryan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ryan landing a few strikes.
Ryan cracks Shima with a big right hand but Shima just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shima tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#Shima is rocked!
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Shima controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oh Shima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shima wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Shima seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shima takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ryan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shima sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Ryan.
Shima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan landing strikes.
Shima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryan lands a nice short elbow.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan is pressing down on Shima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shima is holding on for now.
Shima tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #T3#
Ryan working over Shima with some ground and pound. Shima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Ryan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shima quite badly. Shima pulls Ryan in close trying to recover. Ryan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shima on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shima doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Dax 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.
Tetsuo Shima was interviewed post fight and said 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.

Event: MFC - 25
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Bjurstrom 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab.#CL#
Bjurstrom clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryan wants the takedown. Bjurstrom is fighting it off but Ryan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bjurstrom's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Bjurstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
Ryan stands up over Bjurstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bjurstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bjurstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Ryan lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Bjurstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan is working Bjurstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Bjurstrom is rocked!#T2#
Bjurstrom keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan is in close to Bjurstrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Bjurstrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard but Ryan passes into half guard.
Bjurstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Bjurstrom is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjurstrom avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Ryan there.
Bjurstrom trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Ryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan unloads with some huge strikes here! Bjurstrom is out! Ryan wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
Dax Ryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFC - 23
Date: Oct 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ryan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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. #REVR#
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryan working Campbell over with strikes.
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Campbell is rocked!
Ryan controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Campbell is out! Ryan gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
A very excited looking Dax 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: MFC - 20
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
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.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bjurstrom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjurstrom as he avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Bjurstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bjurstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjurstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Bjurstrom's legs - danger averted.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up. #T1##SUB#
Bjurstrom 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Bjurstrom!
Marco Bjurstrom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra misses with a looping right.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Li Citra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li Citra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra connects with a body shot.
Li Citra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Li Citra scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Li Citra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Li Citra sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li Citra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Li Citra has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra misses with a straight right.
Li Citra swinging wildly here.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luca Li Citra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li Citra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Li Citra scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan slips a straight right by Li Citra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li Citra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luca Li Citra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li Citra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Li Citra scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.#T3#
Ryan moves away from the strike by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Li Citra.
Li Citra throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li Citra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Li Citra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Li Citra misses.
Li Citra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Li Citra looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Li Citra misses its intended target.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li Citra throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Li Citra throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Li Citra. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Li Citra misses the target.
Li Citra scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Li Citra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Li Citra 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 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.
A slow jab from Li Citra misses its intended target.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li Citra.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Citra misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Li Citra.
Li Citra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Li Citra chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ryan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Li Citra has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Citra misses with a straight right.
Li Citra misses with a body shot.
Li Citra lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Luca Li Citra is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Li Citra throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Li Citra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the body.
Li Citra works the jab nicely.
Li Citra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Li Citra.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li Citra lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Li Citra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Li Citra.#T2#
Ryan moves away from the strike by Li Citra.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Li Citra lands a head kick. Ryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Li Citra throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryan! But no joy.
Li Citra looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Li Citra misses the jab.
Li Citra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li Citra throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Li Citra tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li Citra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li Citra.
Li Citra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li Citra lands with a shot to the body.
Li Citra tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Li Citra.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li Citra throws out the jab.
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li Citra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Li Citra lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.
Li Citra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Ryan is rocked!
Li Citra drops Ryan with a naaaaasty hook - Ryan is in real trouble here! Li Citra dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Li Citra!
A victorious Luca Li Citra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ryan shoots in and bounces Hofmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Hofmann's brow.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan postures up in Hofmann's guard and throws a big left but Hofmann blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hofmann is keeping the position for now.
Ryan won't allow Hofmann to sweep him here. #T1#
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hofmann is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Hofmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Hofmann!#REVB#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hofmann postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow. #ES#
Ryan manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hofmann did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Ryan working Hofmann over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan prevents Hofmann from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan looks to land a strike but Hofmann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ryan stops Hofmann from standing up.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hofmann 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. Oh but Hofmann is tightening it up a little... Ryan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ryan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ryan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hofmann!

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

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ryan clinches up against the cage.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan prevents Tampukpuk from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tampukpuk.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Tampukpuk tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan. #T1##TD#
Tampukpuk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tampukpuk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tampukpuk gets to mount! Ryan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to hold on but Tampukpuk pushes him away.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Tampukpuk maintains control.#SU#
Tampukpuk stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tampukpuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Tampukpuk controls the action.
Ryan has Tampukpuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampukpuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Tampukpuk has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Tampukpuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tampukpuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Tampukpuk letting Ryan take a breather here.
Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tampukpuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryan can turn it around.#T3#
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tampukpuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ryan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan postures up in Tampukpuk's guard and throws a big left but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Tampukpuk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tampukpuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Ryan darts in and clinches Tampukpuk up against the cage.
Tampukpuk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tampukpuk is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Tampukpuk's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tampukpuk throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tampukpuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves away
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tampukpuk misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Tampukpuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing Tampukpuk from standing up. #T2##SU#
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tampukpuk stuffs the takedown.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Ryan tries to move into range but Tampukpuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tampukpuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Tampukpuk's guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tampukpuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Arturito Tampukpuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan is working Tampukpuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tampukpuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Tampukpuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Tampukpuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Tampukpuk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Tampukpuk breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Tampukpuk.
Ryan has Tampukpuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tampukpuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampukpuk tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tampukpuk's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tampukpuk is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tampukpuk feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down. #TD2#
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tampukpuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Tampukpuk's guard.

Tampukpuk pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Arturito Tampukpuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tampukpuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Tampukpuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ryan throws Tampukpuk to one side and escapes!#TD#
Tampukpuk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Tampukpuk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampukpuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Tampukpuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tampukpuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Tampukpuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Tampukpuk gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Tampukpuk stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
A lazy left from Tampukpuk finds it's target.#TD2#
Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Tampukpuk's guard.

Tampukpuk pushes Ryan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tampukpuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.#T4#
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
It looked like Tampukpuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Tampukpuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Tampukpuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk scores with a punch to the head.
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 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tampukpuk sprawls well. Tampukpuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tampukpuk, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk!

Event: HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztlan, as that shot connected. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Aztlan up against the cage.
Aztlan throws a head punch that misses.
Aztlan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aztlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aztlan stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Aztlan sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ryan clinches up with Aztlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with some punches.
Aztlan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Aztlan lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Aztlan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aztlan lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan jumps guard but Aztlan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Aztlan.
Aztlan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Aztlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aztlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Aztlan has him pressed 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!
Aztlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aztlan has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aztlan tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Aztlan back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aztlan.
A nice left hand lands by Aztlan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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.#T3#
Aztlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aztlan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aztlan throws knees to the body.
Aztlan slows down the pace here.
Aztlan misses with a body punch.
Aztlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztlan.
Aztlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
A short left from Aztlan. #T4#
Aztlan is struggling to control the position.
Ryan is working for takedown but Aztlan is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Aztlan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aztlan wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aztlan is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aztlan to the mat! Aztlan manages to get full guard.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aztlan 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Aztlan has control of the leg.
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Aztlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aztlan connects with a couple of short punches.
Aztlan cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Ryan pulls Aztlan in close to his closed guard and prevents Aztlan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aztlan trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aztlan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Aztlan 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.
Aztlan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aztlan is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Aztlan managing to control the position.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!#REVB#
Aztlan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aztlan postures up.
Aztlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Aztlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aztlan throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aztlan's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Aztlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aztlan is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Aztlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aztlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Aztlan scores with a nice right hand.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aztlan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aztlan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Aztlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aztlan holding on.
Aztlan is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Ryan.
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aztlan is avoiding damage well.
Aztlan dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Aztlan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Ryan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Aztlan manages to get back to half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Aztlan is holding on to half guard well.
Aztlan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aztlan controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Aztlan catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aztlan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aztlan 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, 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: MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hisashi as he jumps to the side.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hisashi is looking to escape.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Hisashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hisashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Hisashi dodges it nicely. #T1##ES#
Hisashi pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Ryan feints and as Hisashi raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hisashi 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.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Hisashi.
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 short right from Ryan.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Hisashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hisashi trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hisashi into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryan.
Ryan has Hisashi pushed against the cage.
Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hisashi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryan can turn it around.#TD2#
Ryan lands a takedown into guard.
Hisashi wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan wants to stand but Hisashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ryan cracks Hisashi with a solid left hand.#T3##ES#
Hisashi wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisashi's elbow.
Hisashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan works on Hisashi's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hisashi fails to land.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Hisashi letting Ryan take a breather here.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hisashis head.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan is stalling here.
Ryan tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dax Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hisashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hisashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Hisashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Hisashi - just one landing.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hisashi's waist but Hisashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Ryan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHisashi.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hisashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.
Hisashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Hisashi clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi. #TD2#
Ryan is trying to trip Hisashi. He has hold of a leg but Hisashi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Hisashi kicks Ryan off and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Hisashi.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Hisashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hisashi throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hisashi misses with a head kick. #T1#
Hisashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryan under the eye.
Ryan tries to clinch up
and Hisashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hisashi.#CL2#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan pushes Hisashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Hisashi.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
Hisashi lands with a left to the head.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan has Hisashi pressed against the cage, preventing Hisashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hisashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Hisashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan wants to stall.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hisashi after a bit of a struggle.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Dax Ryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A short right from Hisashi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi misses with the head strike.
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Hisashi.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan catches Hisashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hisashi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi lands an uppercut.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hisashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hisashi trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan being controlled against the cage.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi. #T2#
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi.
Ryan avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Hisashi has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hisashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akahoshi Hisashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Ryan.
Ryan takes one on the button.
Hisashi scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hisashi scores with a punch to the head.
Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hisashi lands a head shot.#T3#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Hisashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hisashi leaning against his opponent.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Hisashi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan wants a takedown.
Hisashi misses with a knee strike.
Hisashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Hisashi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisashi.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hisashi.
Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hisashi.
Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Hisashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Hisashi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hisashi 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ryan forces Karokaro back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan misses with some punches. #BC2#
Karokaro manages to break the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Karokaro in a clinch.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Ryan slows down the pace here.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Karokaro wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro. #T1#
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karokaro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ryan clinches.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan pushes Karokaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karokaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan is working for takedown but Karokaro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Ryan to work. #BC2#
Karokaro manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karokaro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range.
As Ryan backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Ryan manages to avoid it all.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan shoots in but Karokaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Karokaro is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ryan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Karokaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.
Karokaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Ryan pushes Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Ryan has the dominant position.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karokaro tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
Ryan stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.#T4#
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Ryan stalling in the clinch.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Karokaro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryan up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Dax Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karokaro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karokaro can pounce on him.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karokaro can pounce on him.
Ryan looks to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Ryan rushes Karokaro and presses him up against the cage.
Dax Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karokaro wants to break free but Ryan has control. #BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Ryan throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left lands for Ryan.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Ryan coming out on top.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Karokaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch but Karokaro moves away
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karokaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karokaro connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Karokaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow. #BC2#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karokaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Karokaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karokaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##TD#
Ryan jumps guard and drags Karokaro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Karokaro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karokaro scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Ryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Karokaro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Karokaro connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#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!

Karokaro bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Ryan prevents Karokaro from breaking the clinch.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan works on Karokaro's body with a couple of short punches.
Karokaro blocks a body shot from Ryan.
A short right from Ryan.
Karokaro tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Karokaro manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryan showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Karokaro dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Ryan scores with a punch to the head.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karokaro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Karokaro.
Ryan has Karokaro pressed against the cage, preventing Karokaro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karokaro tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan slows down the pace here.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro. #T1#
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Ryan effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan pushes Karokaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karokaro being controlled against the cage.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dax Ryan.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karokaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#T2#
Karokaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karokaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan shoots and misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Karokaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Karokaro circles away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Karokaro moves away
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karokaro defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan moves to clinch but Karokaro breaks away
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Karokaro to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Karokaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karokaro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karokaro thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Ryan tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Karokaro is trying to break free.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Karokaro tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karokaro effectively controlling the action here.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Karokaro.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karokaro's efforts to push away.#T4#
Karokaro wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryan scores with a shot to the side of Karokaro's head.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
Karokaro is trying to push Ryan away but Ryan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karokaro tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ryan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Karokaro pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Karokaro.
I think Karokaro 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!

Event: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.#TD2#
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sykov trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Sykov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sykov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykov is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov looking to pass the guard.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Sykov is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykov 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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sykov's head.
Sykov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily. #T4#
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Sykov's brow. #SUB2#
Sykov has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykov wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is fighting to break Sykov's control of his arms but Sykov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
Sykov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Sykov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Ryan stands and steps away. Sykov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Sykov is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykov prevents a body shot from Ryan. #T1##TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan distracts Sykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sykov working a defensive guard here.
Sykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sykov, not yet.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan works over Sykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykov is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Sykov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Sykov!#REVB##T2#
Ryan 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 keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Sykov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan is pulling down on Sykov's head to control his posture.
Sykov postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dax Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sykov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Ryan controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sykov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Sykov clinches.
Sykov tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykov drops back down to his feet.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov takes a shot to the head.
Sykov looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Sykov jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Ryan is working Sykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Sykov blocks nicely.
Sykov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Sykov keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it. #SUB2#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan postures up in Sykov's guard and throws a big left but Sykov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sykov. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Sykov up against the cage.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Sykov.
Sykov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sykov 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.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan gets through Sykov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Ryan has picked Sykov up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryan unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sykov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ryan celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.

Event: MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Ellington connects with a jab.#CL#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
Ryan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Ryan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ellington is trying to keep an underhook but Ryan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ellington 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.
Ellington has a closed guard, preventing Ryan from standing up.
Ryan won't allow Ellington to sweep him here.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellington is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1#
Ellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ellington trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan is pulling down on Ellington's head to control his posture.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ellington trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan pulls Ellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellington preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ellington sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ellington controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ellington has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ellington 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 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darby Ellington!

Event: MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hofmann circles away.
Ryan tries to clinch but Hofmann is having none of it.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Hofmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hofmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.#TD#
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hofmann's guard.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ryan lying in Hofmann's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hofmann decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ryan taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pooped a little!'.

Event: MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Beaver Shaver has been cut.
Shaver defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Shaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Shaver.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaver backwards. #BC2#
Shaver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaver.
Shaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaver catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaver looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
A left lands for Ryan.
Shaver misses with a body shot.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shaver throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Shaver slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaver is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ryan controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan. #T1#
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaver.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Shaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Dax Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beaver Shaver.
Shaver wants a takedown.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
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. #T2#
Shaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaver has time to react.#ROC#Shaver is rocked!
Crack! Ryan connects with the perfect overhand right and Shaver falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dax Ryan!

Event: MMAHKI 29
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ryan has managed to clinch.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan stalling the fight.
Kina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kina's elbow.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kina or not.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
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.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kina is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Kina is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kina blocking some punches. #TD#
Kina is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kina to the mat. Kina regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan gets to his feet and stands over Kina, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kina felt that one! Ryan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kina from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!

Event: MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023

#R1#
Ryan tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Lee 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 advances position into side control!
Ryan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan working the body and head with strikes.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan has control of an arm but Lee manages to advance to Ryan's back!
Lee is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
Ryan just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ryan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee 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.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy. #T3#
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryan slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee taking some punishment here, with Ryan in his half guard.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lee is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ryan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lee from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ryan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!

Event: MMAHKI 18
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kangee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Kangee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kangee 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 scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Kangee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ryan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kangee has tightened it up now! Ryan 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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hinto Kangee!
Hinto Kangee retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Hinto Kangee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHKI 14
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Ryan avoids the head kick by Agathangelou. #TD#
Ryan shoots in and bounces Agathangelou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from standing up.
Agathangelou is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agathangelou is keeping the position for now.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from standing up.
Ryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Agathangelou blocks nicely.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from standing up. #T1#
Agathangelou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agathangelou 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 fighters circle momentarily. Agathangelou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ryan scores with a takedown into Agathangelou's guard.

Agathangelou has his feet on Ryan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Agathangelou.
Agathangelou looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range. #TD#
Agathangelou gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Agathangelou manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agathangelou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Agathangelou has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan blocks a jab.
Agathangelou misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agathangelou!
Agathangelou tries to escape but Ryan is in control. #T2#
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Agathangelou is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ryan trying to control the position but Agathangelou is working away.
Agathangelou tries to escape but Ryan is in control.
Ryan 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. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Agathangelou throws Ryan to one side and escapes!
Agathangelou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Agathangelou misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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. #T3#
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Agathangelou has wrist control.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Agathangelou is retaining full guard.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Agathangelou keeps moving.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan postures up in Agathangelou's guard and throws a big left but Agathangelou blocks it.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Agathangelou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Agathangelou's head.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Agathangelou's brow.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agathangelou wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agathangelou is keeping the position for now.
Agathangelou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Agathangelou is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Agathangelou. #TD#
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Agathangelou's guard.
Agathangelou wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Dax Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Agathangelou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Agathangelou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Agathangelou scores with a head kick. #TD#
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan lands strikes from half guard.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Agathangelou is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan stops Agathangelou from getting back to his feet.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Agathangelou defends it.
Agathangelou is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Agathangelou has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Ryan stops Agathangelou from getting back to his feet.
Ryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryan stops Agathangelou from getting back to his feet.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Agathangelou is working away.
Dax Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agathangelou is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Agathangelou pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Agathangelou.#TD#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Agathangelou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan is keen to just control but Agathangelou is a slippery customer.
Agathangelou looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Ryan thows a huge punch but Agathangelou dodges it nicely.
Agathangelou is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Agathangelou 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.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Agathangelou is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Agathangelou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agathangelou pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan trying to control the action but Agathangelou is working from the bottom.
Agathangelou is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ryan working the head with strikes.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.#T4#
Ryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Agathangelou defending against the ground and pound.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Agathangelou defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agathangelou is trying to buck Ryan off.
Agathangelou tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ryan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Agathangelou's head.
Ryan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Agathangelou to escape the position.
Ryan connects with a big shot to the side of Agathangelou's head.
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!
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Agathangelou is looking for a way out.
Ryan lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Agathangelou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Agathangelou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan is looking to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan.
Agathangelou is trying to buck Ryan off.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Agathangelou controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Agathangelou 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.
Ryan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Agathangelou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agathangelou can do to turn this around?
Ryan cracks Agathangelou with a big right hand but Agathangelou just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Agathangelou taking a bit of punishment here - Ryan scoring with strikes. #ROC#Agathangelou is rocked!#T1#
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Agathangelou is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Agathangelou defending against the ground and pound.
Agathangelou is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Agathangelou seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan grinds an elbow into Agathangelou's temple.
Ryan looks up at the clock and then as Agathangelou takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Agathangelou is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Ryan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Agathangelou wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Agathangelou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Agathangelou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Agathangelou is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow.
Ryan working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Agathangelou defends.
Agathangelou wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Agathangelou is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan prevents Agathangelou from escaping the position.#T3#
Ryan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ryan working the body and head with strikes.
Ryan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Agathangelou is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ryan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!

Event: MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karter is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karter is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryan lands a nice short elbow.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan working Karter over with strikes.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karter 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.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karter 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.
Ryan with the ground and pound but Karter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Karter wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karter's head.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karter pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Karter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karter controlling Ryan's posture.
Karter controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter looking to control.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Karter has wrist control.#T3#
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Karter's guard.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ryan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dax Ryan 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.
Karter seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Ryan cracks Karter with a solid left hand.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan cracks Karter with a solid left hand.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karter's head.
Karter has control of Ryan's left arm, preventing Ryan from doing any damage.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan is in close to Karter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
Ryan is in close to Karter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Karter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ryan trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Karter's brow.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karter has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter has Ryan pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Karter's brow.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karter's head.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax 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##TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan stands up over Karter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Karter 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 content to stall in guard here.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
John Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan is in close to Karter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Karter has wrist control.
Ryan distracts Karter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan in side control, throwing shots but Karter defends. #T3#
Ryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karter is avoiding damage well.
Ryan is trying to ground and pound but Karter uses the momentary lack of control by Ryan to regain half guard.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karter defending well though.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan working Karter over with strikes.
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of Karter's head. #ROC#Karter is rocked!
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karter's head.
Karter is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
Karter seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
Ryan lands a big elbow - Karter is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!

Event: MMAHKI 2
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kangee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ryan manages to circle out of the way.
Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kangee gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kangee is one step ahead there.
Kangee looking to pass the guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kangee from controlling successfully.
Kangee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangee wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kangee from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kangee stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Kangee trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan seems keen to control Kangee's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kangee pinned against the cage. Kangee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kangee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Ryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Kangee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Kangee tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Kangee wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kangee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan slips a nice elbow through Kangee's hands, connecting with Kangee's forehead.#SUB#
Kangee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Kangee is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kangee is retaining full guard.
Kangee keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kangee's head.#SUB#
Kangee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryan passes into side control.
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Kangee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kangee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
Ryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kangee is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryan stands up over Kangee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kangee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kangee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kangee is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dax Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kangee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kangee wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kangee was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kangee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kangee looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan works over Kangee with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan stands up over Kangee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ryan is sitting in close to Kangee's body. Kangee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ryan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ryan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kangee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hinto Kangee!
During a confident post fight interview, Hinto Kangee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Big Wave XVIII
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Ryan shoots and misses
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Nato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Ryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan cracks Nato with a big elbow.
Nato gets back to half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Nato is working from the bottom.
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of Nato's head.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ryan.
Nato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ryan distracts Nato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nato 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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nato's head.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nato's head.#ROC#Nato is rocked!#SUB2#
Nato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Nato is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Nato's head off the mat! Nato is out! He's out! Ryan jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!

Event: Big Wave 10: The Xfactor
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Carthew gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage. #TD#
Ryan has Carthew pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ryan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carthew tumbling to the mat - Ryan dives into Carthew's 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.
Ryan postures up.
Carthew being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carthew 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.
Carthew is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carthew is looking for a sweep.
Ryan lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Carthew is rocked!
Ryan controls the position from side control.
Carthew is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan cracks Carthew with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ryan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Carthew is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!

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