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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ryker gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spartan trying to control the action but Ryker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Spartan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Spartan!
Steve Ryker was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost but I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryker lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ryker throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ryker pushes DC up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DC.
#TD#
DC gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryker regains guard.
DC stops Ryker from standing up.
DC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryker on the ground.
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.
DC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DC has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ryker trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ryker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DC shoots in for a takedown but Ryker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DC is breathing heavily.
DC shoots and misses
and Ryker counters with a three punch combo that has DC backing up. DC nods at Ryker to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel DC. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ryker has managed to clinch.
#T2#
DC takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryker missing with knees to the body.
Ryker lands a body shot.
A short right from Ryker on the inside. #BC2#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DC has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryker is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops DC like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving DC from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ryker!
After the fight, Steve Ryker 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.
Daniel DC spoke after the fight, saying 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ryker lands with a cross.
Browne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryker counters with a nice uppercut.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ryker has closed the distance and engaged Browne in a clinch.
Browne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Ryker pulls Browne into guard.
Browne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryker, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Browne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Ryker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Browne wants to control from the top but Ryker keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ryker 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Browne misses with a takedown #KD#
and Ryker counters with a left and a right that hurts Browne! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Ryker jumps into full mount! #ROC#Browne is rocked!
Ryker lands a big shot to the head and Browne winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steve Ryker!
Steve Ryker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ryker.#CL2#
Ryker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jackson stalling.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryker if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Ryker lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas. Ryker follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jackson hang on? #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryker's back!#SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Ryker is defending well. #SUB#
Ryker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms. #T2##SUB#
Jackson working for a choke but Ryker is defending well.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Ryker pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB#
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ryker looking to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryker is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryker.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ryker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson not allowing Ryker to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Ryker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson looks for a takedown but Ryker sprawls well.
Jackson sets himself, and Ryker steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.#CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ryker. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jab from Jackson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Ryker has managed to clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryker is defending well.
Ryker prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ryker pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ryker.#CL2#
Ryker takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jackson forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Ryker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Jackson jumps guard.
Ryker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryker postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Ryker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Ryker stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. #CL2#
Ryker moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Ryker trying to land knees to the body.
Ryker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Ryker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryker wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryker pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Ryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Ryker. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. #CL2#
Ryker gets a clinch. #BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a head kick but Ryker moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryker but Ryker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Jackson. 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.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryker counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
Jackson keeps control of Ryker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryker wants to break free but Jackson has control.
#T1#
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryker is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ryker breaks from the clinch.
Xavier Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryker throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Ryker scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ryker is controlling the position.
Ryker is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Ryker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve Ryker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryker controls his hands.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ryker has him pressed against the cage.
Ryker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Ryker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ryker pulls Jackson into guard.
Ryker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Ryker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ryker rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD2#
Nice combo by Ryker! Oh, that's hurt him - Jackson falls to the canvas and Ryker follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steve Ryker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Ryker stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Ryker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Ryker!
Steve Ryker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFL - 2
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franklin.#CL#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin has Ryker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but Ryker blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Ryker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Ryker.
Franklin stalling.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryker to keep the fight standing.
Franklin prevents Ryker from breaking the clinch.#T1#
The referee calls for Franklin to work.
Ryker stops a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Ryker is trying to push Franklin away but Franklin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryker sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Franklin backs off Ryker throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Ryker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Ryker throws a counter combo.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryker defends it nicely.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Franklin clinches up against the cage.
Franklin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Franklin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryker walks away with a smile on his face. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Ryker sprawls well.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Van Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Ryker.
Steve Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Franklin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Franklin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryker pinned against the cage. Ryker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryker. #CL#
Franklin takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##TD#
Franklin manages to pull guard.
Ryker wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin is trying to keep Ryker in close.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Ryker defends easily.
Ryker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T5#
Ryker trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Franklin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryker defends it easily.
We've been informed that Ryker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Ryker postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
As Franklin backs off Ryker throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryker misses with a head kick.
Ryker avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Ryker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Franklin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryker circles away.
Ryker feints the counter takedown.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Ryker misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Franklin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryker avoids the damage to the body.
Ryker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin'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.#T7#
Franklin lands a right hand.
Ryker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryker wants to break free but Franklin has control.
Franklin jumps guard but Ryker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Ryker won't allow it.
#BC#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T8#
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker dodges an elbow strike from Franklin.
Ryker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin has Ryker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Ryker. No joy for Franklin on that attempt. #CL#
Franklin gets a clinch.
Franklin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryker is trying to break the clinch but Franklin has him pressed against the cage. #T9#
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Franklin is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryker sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Ryker sprawls well.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Franklin backs off Ryker throws a huge counter combo but Franklin manages to avoid it all.
Ryker wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Franklin is looking to counter the offense by Ryker and move into the clinch.
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 Van Franklin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Franklin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryker defends well and Franklin ends up having to push Ryker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Franklin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryker leaves Franklin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryker circles away.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryker counters with a straight right hand.
Franklin darts in looking for a takedown but Ryker gets double underhooks and turns Franklin into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is looking for a takedown.
Franklin goes for a takedown attempt but Ryker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ryker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin shoots for a takedown but Ryker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryker throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryker connects with a right that clearly hurt Franklin. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Ryker proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Franklin collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Ryker!
After the fight, Steve Ryker 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Yold keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker tries to move into range but Yold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Ryker has been cut.
Tufai Yold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryker manages to avoid it.
Yold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yold scores with a nice head shot.
Yold lunges at Ryker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryker's hand.
Yold lands a body shot.
Ryker is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Yold lands a big uppercut and Ryker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ryker looks OK. Yold waves Ryker back to his feet!#ROC2#Ryker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yold connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ryker out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tufai Yold!
The defeated Steve Ryker had this to say: 'I lost but I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Noll tries to get set, Ryker tries to push him back and clinch up but Noll manages to avoid the attempt.
Noll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryker back to the cage. Noll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noll with a nice cross.
Ryker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Noll doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ryker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ryker's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Noll!
Isaac Noll very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Steve Ryker spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost but I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aki feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryker tries to clinch but Aki is having none of it.
Aki shoots in for a takedown but Ryker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryker defends well and Aki ends up having to push Ryker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ryker is looking for the big counter here.
Aki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryker is trying to break the clinch but Aki has him pressed against the cage.
Aki jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Aki around his waist. Aki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki wants a takedown.
Aki jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Aki around his waist. Aki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aki can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Ryker pulls guard effortlessly.
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.#T1#
Aki throws a strike but Ryker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Aki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryker on the ground.
Aki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aki, not yet.
Aki is trying to keep Ryker in close.
Ryker scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Ryker gets to his feet. Aki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ryker tries to clinch but Aki moves away #TD#
and Aki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aki being controlled here momentarily.
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryker pulls Aki in close to his closed guard and prevents Aki from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Ryker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Aki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Aki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aki jumps guard but Ryker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aki jumps guard but Ryker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryker gets underhooks to prevent Aki's takedown attempt.
#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ryker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aki's brow.
Ryker has Aki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aki tries to pull guard but Ryker won't allow it.
Ryker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryker walks away with a smile on his face. Aki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryker lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ryker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB2#
Aki stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ryker has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Aki manages to get his head free but now Ryker has transitioned to an armbar! Aki grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ryker! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Ryker!
Steve Ryker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Purple Aki spoke after the fight, saying 'Ligon Deez'. |
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