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Death Squad 168:Ryan vs Saffedine PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen moves into range and clinches up with Photirat.
Photirat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Owen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Photirat's elbow.
I was talking to Owen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Photirat tries to land a knee to the head but Owen blocks with his arms.
Photirat told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Photirat is trying to break the clinch but Owen is controlling him.
Photirat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owen prevents Photirat from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Owen gets through Photirat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Owen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Owen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owen lands a right hand.
Photirat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Photirat as Owen tries to tie him up.
Photirat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Photirat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Photirat tries to break the clinch but Owen is controlling the position.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Owen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Photirat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Owen smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen moves into the clinch.
Owen lands a body shot.
Photirat looks winded!
Owen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Owen can't find room to land a body shot as Photirat controls the action.
Owen throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Owen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Owen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Photirat up against the cage.
Owen has Photirat pressed against the cage, preventing Photirat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Owen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owen lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owen.
Photirat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Photirat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Owen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Photirat avoids it.
Owen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Photirat tries to land a knee to the head but Owen blocks with his arms.
Photirat tries to break the clinch but Owen is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Owen.
Photirat is trying to push Owen away but Owen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Owen stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Owen.
A short body shot lands from Owen as the two fighters clinch.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Photirat is defending well for now.
Owen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Owen.
Owen cracks Photirat with a nice body shot.
Owen tries to throw a body punch but Photirat avoids it by throwing Owen back against the cage.
Owen tries to throw a body punch but Photirat avoids it by throwing Owen back against the cage.
Photirat tries to break the clinch but Owen is controlling the position.
Owen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Photirat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Owen working Photirat over with knees to the body.
Owen lands an elbow just above Photirat 's eye.
Owen lands an elbow just above Photirat 's eye.
Owen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Owen lands a damaging elbow.
Owen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owen.
Owen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owen.
Owen working Photirat over with knees to the body.
Owen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Owen lands an uppercut.
Photirat is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Owen.
Owen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Owen.
Owen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Photirat or not.
Owen lands with a left to the head.
Owen effectively controlling the action here.
Owen lands an elbow inside that Photirat shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Photirat avoiding damage as Owen throws knees to the body.
Owen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Owen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Photirat is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen scores with a knee to the head.
Photirat is still on wobbly legs! Can Owen finish him?
Owen lands a damaging elbow.
Owen lands an elbow inside that Photirat shrugs off.
Owen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Photirat up against the cage.
Owen lands a big right hand that drops Photirat! The killer instinct kicks in and Owen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Owen!
A very excited looking James Owen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Leslie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy McCole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reginald Leslie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leslie closes the distance and clinches.
Leslie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCole avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leslie is pushing McCole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leslie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leslie tries to throw a body punch but McCole avoids it by throwing Leslie back against the cage.
Leslie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leslie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCole managing to block the knees to the body from Leslie.
Leslie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leslie missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leslie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCole is trying to drag Leslie to the mat but Leslie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leslie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCole up against the cage.
Leslie with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leslie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Andy McCole has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leslie throws an elbow but misses.
Leslie landing knees to the body.
McCole is breathing heavily.
McCole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leslie tries to throw a body punch but McCole avoids it by throwing Leslie back against the cage.
Leslie throws an elbow that misses.
Leslie looking to throw knees to the head but McCole is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leslie.
A short right from Leslie.
Leslie can't find room to land a body shot as McCole controls the action.
Leslie misses with a knee strike.
Leslie misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leslie misses with an elbow strike.
Leslie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCole.
Leslie misses with a punch to the body.
Leslie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leslie misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Leslie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leslie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leslie scores a nice knee to the body.
Leslie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Leslie.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leslie.
Leslie drops McCole with a big knee straight up the middle! McCole is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
McCole is rocked!
Leslie weaves into range and cracks McCole right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! McCole goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Leslie is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reginald Leslie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobero Shimasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobero Shimasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimasaki darts in and clinches Gragula up against the cage.
Shimasaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Gragula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shimasaki successfully pulls guard.
Gragula has gone for a leg lock! Shimasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gragula's guard.
Gragula throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shimasaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimasaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gragula is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Shimasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Shimasaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shimasaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gragula working to try and regain half guard.
Gragula sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gragula is staying active underneath Shimasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shimasaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gragula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shimasaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gragula is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gragula looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shimasaki throws a strike but Gragula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shimasaki won't allow Gragula to sweep him here.
Shimasaki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 11th Planet MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gragula is trying to control the position but Shimasaki postures up.
Gragula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gragula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shimasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimasaki, not yet.
Gragula is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shimasaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shimasaki has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula controls Shimasaki momentarily but Shimasaki frees himself.
Shimasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimasaki gets to his feet. Gragula looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gragula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimasaki is fending him off so far but Gragula persists. Nope, Shimasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Gragula walks into a straight right hand from Shimasaki.
Gragula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimasaki circles away.
Shimasaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Shimasaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shimasaki delivers a nice body kick.
Shimasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimasaki tries to work over Gragula's front leg with a kick but Gragula checks it.
Nobero Shimasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimasaki has closed the distance and engaged Gragula in a clinch.
Shimasaki looking to stall.
Shimasaki tries to pull guard but Gragula holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimasaki drops back down to his feet.
Shimasaki successfully pulls guard.
Gragula throws a strike but Shimasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gragula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gragula working for a triangle but Shimasaki defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobero Shimasaki 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.
Shimasaki misses with a hook.
Viktor Gragula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimasaki but Shimasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gragula moves into the clinch successfully.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shimasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shimasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shimasaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gragula's brow.
Shimasaki breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula closes the distance and clinches up with Shimasaki, looking for a takedown. Gragula pushes Shimasaki against the cage but Shimasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gragula throws a push kick but Shimasaki slaps the foot to one side.
Gragula shoots in but Shimasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nobero Shimasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gragula fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shimasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gragula wants to counter the offense by Shimasaki and move into the clinch position.
Shimasaki tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Gragula moves out of range easily.
Gragula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Shimasaki.
Gragula with the counter takedown but Shimasaki avoids it easily.
Shimasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gragula can do to turn this around?
Shimasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobero Shimasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Gragula has closed the distance and engaged Shimasaki in a clinch.
Gragula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimasaki connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Shimasaki tenderised Gragula's leg. Gragula is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gragula.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gragula fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Gragula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gragula has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shimasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Gragula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gragula feints the counter takedown.
Shimasaki wants to clinch up but Gragula keeps it at a distance.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Shimasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shimasaki is looking to clinch.
Gragula drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shimasaki defends it well.
Gragula fails with the takedown
and Shimasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gragula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimasaki scores with a head kick.
Nobero Shimasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimasaki tries to clinch but Gragula moves out of range.
Shimasaki wants to clinch up but Gragula keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gragula.
Gragula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shimasaki can pounce on him.
Gragula tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shimasaki swivels and escapes.
Shimasaki misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gragula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimasaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shimasaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gragula closes the distance and clinches.
Gragula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gragula is trying to pull guard but Shimasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Gragula gets underhooks to prevent Shimasaki's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobero Shimasaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gragula moves into range and clinches up with Shimasaki.
Shimasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gragula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shimasaki pinned against the cage. Shimasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gragula. That did some damage!
Gragula clinches up against the cage.
Gragula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gragula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gragula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shimasaki did well to prevent Gragula getting side control.
Gragula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Shimasaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Gragula is trying to control the action in half guard but Shimasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gragula is working for a submission of some sort.
Shimasaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gragula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gragula is trying to work for a kimura but Shimasaki is defending well.
Gragula seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula is keen to just control but Shimasaki is a slippery customer.
Shimasaki is controlling Gragula's trapped leg to prevent Gragula from advancing to side control.
Gragula is working for a kimura but Shimasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Gragula is keen to just control but Shimasaki is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gragula closes the distance and pushes Shimasaki back into the cage.
Gragula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimasaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gragula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gragula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimasaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nobero Shimasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimasaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gragula gets underhooks to prevent Shimasaki's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimasaki tries to clinch there but Gragula circles away.
Gragula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gragula somewhat.
Nobero Shimasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula avoids the head kick by Shimasaki.
Shimasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gragula circles away.
Gragula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Gragula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gragula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimasaki.
Nobero Shimasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimasaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A combination from Shimasaki does no damage.
Viktor Gragula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gragula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gragula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobero Shimasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shimasaki, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobero Shimasaki!
Nobero Shimasaki gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Viktor Gragula was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate werewolves'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Fur Era (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo has chosen 2Pac - Uppeecut as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chuck Lorenzo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Fur Era!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Fur Era 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lorenzo connects with a single shot there.
Fur Era gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lorenzo counters with a series of strikes. Fur Era will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fur Era is rocked!
Fur Era is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lorenzo's half guard.
Fur Era definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lorenzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lorenzo wants to improve his position but Fur Era is controlling well.
Lorenzo is controlling Fur Era's trapped leg to prevent Fur Era from advancing to side control.
Lorenzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fur Era throwing shots but Lorenzo is blocking nicely.
Lorenzo is controlling Fur Era's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lorenzo is looking to improve his position.
Lorenzo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fur Era on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lorenzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fur Era's hands.
Fur Era tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lorenzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fur Era.
Fur Era is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fur Era shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorenzo as he jumps to the side.
Lorenzo throws out a counter right but Fur Era avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Fur Era. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fur Era takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Fur Era is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuck Lorenzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fur Era walks straight into a right hand from Lorenzo - that's dropped him! Lorenzo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fur Era from any more punishment! Fur Era complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Lorenzo!
Post fight, Chuck Lorenzo took to the microphone: 'Thanks for the fight William! Great fight man and I am really glad that I can keep the win streak on. I love winning!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Reaper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Flint!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
Flint gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Reaper is looking for a triangle but Flint pushes his legs off easily.
Reaper looking for a guillotine here but Flint defends easily.
Reaper has his foot on Flint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flint works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flint defends it easily.
Flint wanted to stand there but Reaper had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flint defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reaper keeping moving, preventing Flint from controlling successfully.
Reaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reaper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reaper working for submissions but it's allowed Flint to get to half guard.
Reaper looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Flint pushes past his half guard into mount!
Reaper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reaper is squirming around, avoiding Flint's attempts to control the action.
Flint scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reaper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reaper is squirming around, avoiding Flint's attempts to control the action.
Reaper is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint trying to control but Reaper is having none of it.
Reaper is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reaper is working hard here to advance position.
Flint is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reaper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Reaper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flint lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reaper can't escape the position.
Flint looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape.
Flint might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reaper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Flint dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reaper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flint wants to get back to his feet.
Travis Flint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint is pressing down on Reaper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flint wants to stand but Reaper is controlling the position.
Flint wants to sweep here but Reaper controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reaper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flint dives on top into guard.
Reaper has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Flint doesn't defend quickly enough and Reaper has managed to lock this one up! Can Flint escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Reaper on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sid Reaper!
Sid Reaper 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kshitij Singh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshitij Singh Negi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kshitij Singh Negi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Singh Negi. Singh Negi maintains the clinch.
Singh Negi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz jumps guard but Singh Negi stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Singh Negi lands an elbow inside.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Singh Negi has him pressed against the cage.
Singh Negi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz pulls guard.
My spies in VENDETTA Elite Gym inform me that Singh Negi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Singh Negi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Singh Negi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armos Saffedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armos Saffedine!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in and bounces Saffedine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saffedine is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Saffedine keeps moving.
Ryan stands up from Saffedine's guard - Ryan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saffedine keeps working.
Saffedine is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Saffedine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saffedine trying to control here.
Ryan stands up and beckons Saffedine to join him on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Saffedine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Armos Saffedine has been cut.
Saffedine walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saffedine on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saffedine slips under a jab.
Ryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryan scores with a takedown into Saffedine's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saffedine keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saffedine is on top in guard.
Ryan wants to stand and escape but Saffedine is having none of it.
Saffedine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Saffedine isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Saffedine tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ryan is trying to control. Saffedine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saffedine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saffedine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armos Saffedine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryan lands a jab.
Saffedine misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saffedine - the referee stops the clock and Ryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saffedine. Ryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saffedine throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Saffedine ducks right into an uppercut from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armos Saffedine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Armos Saffedine's cut even more.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saffedine can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tests Saffedine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saffedine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saffedine walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saffedine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ryan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Saffedine to his feet.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan trying to control the action but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Ryan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ryan with shots to the head and body - Saffedine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ryan get's back to his feet.
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saffedine keeps working.
Ryan prevents Saffedine from improving his position.
Ryan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saffedine keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saffedine tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan trying to control the position but Saffedine is working away.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saffedine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saffedine, who protects the arm well.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saffedine has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armos Saffedine'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.
A leg kick checked by Saffedine.
Saffedine throws a head kick that misses.
Saffedine throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Saffedine walks into a jab.
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saffedine trying to strike off his back.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saffedine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saffedine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saffedine keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan misses with a straight right.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Saffedine ducks down to avoid it.
Saffedine throws a counter combo.
Saffedine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saffedine is retaining full guard.
Ryan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Saffedine wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ryan winds up and cracks Saffedine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ryan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saffedine regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Saffedine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
Saffedine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ryan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saffedine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saffedine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Armos Saffedine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Daniel Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Saffedine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saffedine blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saffedine to the ground. Ryan is now in Saffedine's guard.
Ryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saffedine's guard.
Saffedine is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saffedine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan stays in close to Saffedine's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Saffedine is keeping the position.
Ryan trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
Saffedine looking for a sweep. Not yet Saffedine, not yet.
Saffedine keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saffedine to the mat! Saffedine manages to get full guard.
Ryan won't allow Saffedine to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saffedine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stands up from Saffedine's guard - Ryan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saffedine is keeping the position for now.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saffedine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Saffedine keeps moving.
Saffedine trying to control the position.
Saffedine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saffedine dives on top into guard.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Saffedine isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan had his way with Armos Saffedine in that round.
The cut man is working on Armos Saffedine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saffedine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan wants to stand up but Saffedine manages to regain full guard.
Saffedine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan passes into half guard.
Saffedine tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saffedine is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Ryan decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saffedine gets caught napping as Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Saffedine manages to retain guard.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Saffedine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saffedine looking to pass the guard.
Saffedine passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to stand.
Saffedine wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan pushes Saffedine off looking to stand but Saffedine dives back in and keeps control.
Daniel Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saffedine thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Saffedine moved out of range nicely.
Saffedine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saffedine's guard.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saffedine controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Daniel Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saffedine is trying to escape the position but Ryan is controlling the position.
Armos Saffedine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saffedine tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan 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.
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