Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Babyara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babyara throws a shot to the body.
Babyara fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a clinch but Babyara shakes him off and moves away.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Babyara avoids them all with ease.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Ryan! But no joy.
Babyara misses with a body shot.
Babyara fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Von Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babyara misses with a double jab
and Von Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Ryan throws a combination that misses
and Babyara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Babyara misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babyara thinking.
Francisco Babyara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Babyara.
Babyara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babyara lands with a nice combination. Von Ryan backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
Babyara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babyara misses with a body shot.
Babyara misses the shot to the body.
Von Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babyara tests Von Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Von Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babyara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Von Ryan sends Babyara down but not out. Von Ryan dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Babyara is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babyara is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ryan is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Babyara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Von Ryan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Babyara looks calm but he's in trouble here. Von Ryan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Babyara is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Von Ryan lets go of the hold and Babyara can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Zexi scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi wants to land a leg kick but Von Ryan is out of range.
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.
Zexi throws out a loose jab but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Von Ryan blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Zexi with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Zexi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zexi misses with a low kick as Von Ryan jumps back.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Zexi finds it's target.#T1#
Von Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Von Ryan's head back.
That kick from Zexi tenderised Von Ryan's leg. Von Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dai Zexi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Zexi.
Von Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zexi.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Von Ryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
Von Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zexi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Zexi thows a leg kick but Von Ryan checks it
and Von Ryan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zexi.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan moved away.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Zexi.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Von Ryan saw that one coming.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi with a nice calf kick.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Von Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Von Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zexi throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Ryan checks a leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi clobbers Von Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zexi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zexi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Ryan checks a low kick from Zexi.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ryan.
As Zexi tries to get set, Von Ryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Zexi manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zexi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Von Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zexi lands a really nice looking cross but Von Ryan seems unphased.
Von Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Good work by Von Ryan as he checks the leg kick.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Von Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Zexi gets double underhooks and turns Von Ryan into the cage.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zexi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zexi is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Zexi moves out of range.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zexi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zexi tries to score with a low kick but Von Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zexi misses with a hook. Von Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Zexi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zexi motions for Von Ryan to come forward. Zexi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Zexi gets tackled into the cage by Von Ryan. Von Ryan maintains the clinch.
Von Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Von Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow. #BC2#
Zexi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Zexi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Von Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Zexi is quick to defend against it.
Zexi throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab. #T2#
Von Ryan moves out of range as Zexi strikes.#TD#
Von Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zexi was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zexi 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.#SUB2#
Zexi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Von Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zexi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zexi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zexi! #REVB#
Zexi working away.#T3##SUB2#
Zexi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zexi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Von Ryan is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zexi working away.#SUB2#
Zexi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zexi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ryan keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Zexi.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zexi thumps Von Ryan with a low kick.
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Zexi.
Von Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Zexi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zexi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zexi.#T1#
A left lands for Zexi.
Zexi throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zexi misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Zexi lands.
Von Ryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zexi tries a low kick but Von Ryan avoids it.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zexi thinking.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
As Zexi looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi connects with a leg kick.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zexi tries to work over Von Ryan's front leg with a kick but Von Ryan checks it.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Von Ryan shakes it off.
Von Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zexi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zexi thuds his right hand into Von Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Zexi misses its intended target.
A jab from Zexi misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zexi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Zexi jabs Von Ryan right on the nose. Von Ryan blinks but takes it well.
Von Ryan scores with a one two! Zexi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zexi throws a leg kick but Von Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Zexi misses.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zexi.
Von Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zexi. Zexi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan slips a jab from Zexi.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zexi manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a front kick aimed at Von Ryan's knee but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zexi misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zexi throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Von Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zexi connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.#TD#
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An elbow from Von Ryan crashes against the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
After the fight, Dai Zexi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Taison shoots for a takedown but Von Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Von Ryan as Taison shoots in.
Taison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Herlock Von Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maiki Taison.#CL2#
Taison clinches with his opponent.
Taison tries to pull guard but Von Ryan won't allow it.
Von Ryan digs a right hand underneath Taison's ribcage. Taison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taison stalling in the clinch but Von Ryan improves position. #TD2#
Taison pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan postures up in Taison's guard and throws a big left but Taison blocks it.
Taison being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Taison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.#T1#
Von Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ryan won't allow Taison to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Taison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taison wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Ryan prevents Taison from improving his position.
Taison misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Taison wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy. #SUB#
Von Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Von Ryan is working for a kimura but Taison is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ryan pushes down on Taison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taison tries to roll over but Von Ryan keeps him under control.
Taison is looking to control Von Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taison avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Taison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Taison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Von Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Taison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Taison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Von Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Ryan is pushing down on Taison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taison is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taison tries to roll over but Von Ryan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura but Taison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Ryan to get the leverage. #T4#
Taison trying to hold on to Von Ryan's head to control him but Von Ryan postures up.
Taison gets full guard.#SUB2#
Taison looking for a guillotine here but Von Ryan defends easily. #SUB2#
Taison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Taison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Taison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Taison up and slammed him! Taison can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Taison can't do much from the bottom here.
Taison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Ryan counters with a two punch combo.
Von Ryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Taison counters with a two punch combo.
Taison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Taison off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Von Ryan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Taison was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Our winner, Herlock Von Ryan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF WNF 95: Shabazz vs Borgia
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Petersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Petersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Von Ryan moved out of range.
Von Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
Petersson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Von Ryan is rocked!
Von Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersson throws out the jab.
Von Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petersson misses with a left hand
and Von Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Von Ryan.
Petersson throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Von Ryan counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Petersson down! Von Ryan is looking to finish but Petersson is intelligently defending himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Petersson keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Von Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Petersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petersson preventing the sweep.
Von Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Von Ryan wants to sweep here but Petersson controlling him for the moment.
Petersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Von Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Petersson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Ryan misses the target.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Petersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petersson throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
Von Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Petersson misses with a looping left.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Petersson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petersson takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Petersson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Von Ryan sprawling to the canvas! Von Ryan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Petersson finish him?!
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Von Ryan's head, knocking him out cold! Petersson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Petersson!
Peter Petersson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WCF WNF 90: Woo vs Goncalves 3
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Von Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ryan lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Kribbson Diaz has been cut.#CL2#
Von Ryan rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Von Ryan works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Von Ryan moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz misses with the combination.
As Diaz backs off Von Ryan throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Von Ryan manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Von Ryan.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ryan lands with a nice body punch. #T1##CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Von Ryan up against the cage.
Von Ryan taking a breather. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Ryan lands a body punch.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Ryan. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz moves forwards but Von Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz stuns Von Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ryan.#T2#
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Ryan lands a body shot.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Von Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Ryan misses.#CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Von Ryan away but Von Ryan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Von Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Von Ryan lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Von Ryan up against the cage.#BC2#
Von Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ryan.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Von Ryan's takedown attempt.
Von Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Diaz is pushing Von Ryan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Von Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Von Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Von Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Von Ryan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kribbson Diaz'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#
The fighters circling - Von Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tests Von Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ryan is looking to clinch.
Von Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Herlock Von Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Ryan duly obliges.
Von Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Ryan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diaz under the eye.#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Von Ryan forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Von Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Von Ryan can turn it around.#T1#
Diaz working aggressively here.
Von Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Ryan throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Von Ryan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Von Ryan celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
After winning the bout, Herlock Von Ryan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Von Ryan misses with a body shot.
As Von Ryan backs off Blood throws a huge counter combo but Von Ryan manages to avoid it all.#KD#
Von Ryan throws a left that rocks Blood and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Von Ryan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Blood regain composure! #ROC#Blood is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tim Blood has been cut.
Von Ryan lands a strong strike to the head of Blood. That's dazed him! Von Ryan looking to finish here. Blood is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Von Ryan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Herlock Von Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 98: Tzeng vs Blackburn
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva dives in and grabs Von Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Ryan pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Von Ryan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Silva off and cradles Von Ryan's limp body as Silva celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rickson Silva!
Rickson Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Leahy throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Von Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leahy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leahy.
Von Ryan works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Leahy has been cut.
Von Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Leahy dives in and scores a takedown into Von Ryan's guard.
Von Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ryan, not yet. #SUB#
Leahy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leahy, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leahy keeping full guard, as Von Ryan tries to pass. #SUB#
Leahy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ryan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leahy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Von Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Von Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leahy keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully.
Von Ryan working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Leahy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leahy keeping full guard, as Von Ryan tries to pass. #SUB#
Leahy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Ryan trying to control the position but Leahy is working away. #T2#
Leahy is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Von Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Leahy is defending well. #SUB2#
Von Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leahy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Ryan but great work by Leahy.#SUB#
Leahy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Ryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leahy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leahy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Ryan's thigh. Von Ryan counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Leahy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Von Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Von Ryan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Von Ryan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Leahy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.
Von Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Leahy looking for a guillotine here but Von Ryan defends easily. #SUB#
Leahy working for a triangle but Von Ryan defends it easily.
Leahy keeping full guard, as Von Ryan tries to pass. #T4#
Von Ryan lands a couple of digs.
Von Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leahy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.#SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Leahy looking for a guillotine here but Von Ryan defends easily. #SUB2#
Von Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Leahy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leahy manages to kick Von Ryan off! Von Ryan jumps back into Leahy's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Leahy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leahy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Ryan throws a right hand that Leahy ducks under and follows up with a left that Leahy also avoids with ease.
Leahy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Von Ryan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Leahy is looking to close the distance but Von Ryan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Leahy crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Leahy is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Herlock Von Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Herlock Von Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 90: Escalante vs Khabib
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nail.
Von Ryan working aggressively here.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nail just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nail smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nail gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail lands with a right to the head.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nail working aggressively here.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nail. #T1#
Nail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ryan is trying to drag Nail to the mat but Nail just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nail to keep the fight standing.
Nail working aggressively here.
Nail blocks a body shot from Von Ryan.
Nail displaying some good clinch control by pressing Von Ryan up against the cage.
Nail is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nail is pressed up against the cage. Von Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nail down to the mat. Nail avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nail wants to clinch up but Von Ryan keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nail has managed to clinch.
Nail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Von Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail. #T2#
Von Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nail scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Ryan digs a right hand into Nail's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nail's gas tank.
Von Ryan is working for takedown but Nail is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ryan misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ryan misses with some punches.
Von Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nail is defending well.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Von Ryan is working for takedown but Nail is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ryan fails to land.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail.
Von Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan. #T3#
Von Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Nail controls the action.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
Von Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Ryan tries to work over Nail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Ryan lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Von Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Von Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Von Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nail controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nail stays in close to Von Ryan's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Nail dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nail as he avoids it easily.
Nail tries to clinch but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Nail lands with a hook. Von Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nail's waist but Nail gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ryan off to one side.
Nail is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Nail clinches.
Nail misses with the head strike.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nail uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ryan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Nail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nail is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nail has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan blocking some punches. #T1#
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
Nail misses with the head strike.
Nail lands with a left to the head.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ryans head.
Von Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Nail's takedown attempt.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail blocking some punches.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Von Ryan tries for a takedown but Nail manages to get underhooks.
Von Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nail after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nail to keep the fight standing.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ryan misses with the head strike.
Von Ryan fails to pull guard.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Von Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nail lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nail controls his hands.
Nail gets underhooks to prevent Von Ryan's takedown attempt.
Von Ryan is pressed up against the cage. Nail has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Ryan down to the mat. Von Ryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Ryan swings for the body but Nail moves out of range.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Nail.
Nail throws a shot to the body.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nail swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ryan.#CL2#
Nail moves into the clinch.
Nail softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Ryan lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Nail moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nail fails to land.
Nail lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Nail misses with a punch on the inside.
Nail misses with a punch on the inside.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Nail blocks it. #T4#
Nail stops a takedown attempt from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Nail working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nail scores with a shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nail.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ryan.
Nail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nail.
Nail lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Nail prevents the takedown attempt.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan Nail seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ryan fails to land.
Von Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Nail pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nail scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Nail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Von Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Von Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Nail has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nail lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail. #TD#
Von Ryan pulls guard successfully.
Nail content to stall in guard here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Von Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Von Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nail is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nail stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ryan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nail wants to clinch up but Von Ryan keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nail gets a clinch.
Von Ryan is trying to pull guard but Nail has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Von Ryan is looking for a takedown.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Von Ryan.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail blocking some punches.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan working aggressively here.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Von Ryan.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nail fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail lands the left hand.
Logan Nail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nail has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nail moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Nail rushes Von Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards. #T4#
Nail takes a shot to the head.
Von Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nail smiles and moves away.
Von Ryan scores with a body shot.
Von Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Nail takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logan Nail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nail instigates a clinch.
Von Ryan tries to pull guard but Nail won't allow it.
Nail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ryan wants a takedown.
Nail lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Nail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nail 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail!
Logan Nail took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Von Ryan misses
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Von Ryan. #KD#
Nice combo by Von Ryan! Oh, that's hurt him - Hunt falls to the canvas and Von Ryan follows him into side control. #ROC#Hunt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pate Hunt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Von Ryan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hunt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 81: Feet vs Khabib
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Von Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ryan feints a jab promting Bolsdeep to slip. Von Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bolsdeep slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bolsdeep showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ryan.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Bolsdeep counters with a crisp one two that drops Von Ryan! Bolsdeep thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Von Ryan to his feet! Von Ryan is in big trouble!#ROC2#Von Ryan is rocked!
A punch combination from Von Ryan misses.
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolsdeep.
Von Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolsdeep slips a jab and a cross from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bolsdeep scores with a counter punch that sends Von Ryan to the canvas! Bolsdeep smells blood - he's punishing Von Ryan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Von Ryan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramdin Bolsdeep!
Ramdin Bolsdeep made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF 76: Goncalves vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Hooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Von Ryan finds it's target.
Hooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hooper wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Von Ryan misses its intended target.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooper shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hooper moves into the clinch.
Von Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ryan.
Herlock Von Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Von Ryan rushes Hooper with punches - Hooper moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hooper goes down! Von Ryan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 52: Camara vs Gracie
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Wad lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
No joy there for Wad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan avoids the body shot from Wad.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Wad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wad misses with a looping left.
Wad throws a head kick that Von Ryan semi-blocks.
Wad throws a head kick that misses.
Wad throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Wad rushes Von Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wad 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.#T1#
Wad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Von Ryan drags the fight down to the ground.
Wad looking to pass the guard.
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Wad from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Von Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Wad is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Von Ryan pushes a forearm under Wad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ryan wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Von Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Von Ryan is defending well.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is looking to stall here but Von Ryan recovers full guard.
Von Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz trying to control but Von Ryan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ryan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Ryan trying to control the position.
Von Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ryan, not yet. #T3#
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Von Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Von Ryan!#REVB##SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Von Ryan defends it easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Von Ryan controlling from the top position.
Von Ryan won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Von Ryan trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Von Ryan tries to pass. #SUB#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Ryan defends it easily.#SUB#
Von Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ryan postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Von Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Von Ryan is out of range.
Von Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Ryan to the mat! Von Ryan manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Von Ryan is keeping the position.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ryan wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Ryan's guard.
Diaz is taking a breather. Von Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ryan can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Von Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz not doing much here.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz looks to land a strike but Von Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diaz postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz throws a strike but Von Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Von Ryan passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Von Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is pressing down on Von Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ryan wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Von Ryan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Von Ryan, into his guard. #REVR#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz trying to control but Von Ryan is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Von Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ryan continues to drive forward.
As Diaz backs off Von Ryan throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Von Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Von Ryan is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Von Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping him busy.
Von Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!#T1#
Diaz surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Diaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Von Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz tries to roll but Von Ryan sticks to his back.
Von Ryan is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Von Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Von Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ryan has wrist control.#T2#
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Von Ryan's brow.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stands and throws Von Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz advances to full mount.
Von Ryan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diaz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Ryan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Ryan and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Von Ryan is not content to let Diaz control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ryan dodges the ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping him busy.
Diaz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Diaz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Frank Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Von Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Diaz!
Our winner, Frank Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF 59: Solo vs Wolf 2
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Balthazar Baker has been cut.
Von Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
Baker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Von Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action. #T1#
Von Ryan tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Baker gets through Von Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Ryan tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker working aggressively here.
Von Ryan digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker lands with a light punch inside.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baker tries a body shot but Von Ryan blocks it.
Von Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ryan controls his hands.
Baker blocks a body shot from Von Ryan. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ryan.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Baker misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ryan wants to break free but Baker has control. #T4#
Von Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
Von Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Ryan or not.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ryan's elbow.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Baker's cut.
That's time! Von Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Von Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Baker.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Baker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baker tests Von Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Baker clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Von Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balthazar Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Von Ryan.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Baker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker blocks a body shot from Von Ryan. #T2#
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker tries a body shot but Von Ryan blocks it.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Von Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Von Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan blocking some punches. #T4#
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker is leaning against Von Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baker pushes Von Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ryan's elbow.
Von Ryan blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
A short right from Baker.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to work over Von Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker digs a right hand into Von Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Ryan's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker. #T1#
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a body shot.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Von Ryan avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Baker lands a right hand.
Baker lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ryan's elbow.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ryan.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Baker pushes Von Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Von Ryan is rocked!
Baker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Baker digs a right hand into Von Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Ryan's gas tank.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ryan tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Von Ryan misses with a body punch.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ryan lands a left hand.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Balthazar Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Baker!
Balthazar Baker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Von Ryan moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner moves in looking to clinch but Von Ryan pushes him off.
Von Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Ryan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Lars Wagner has been cut.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner defending well as Von Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Von Ryan tries to bum rush Wagner with a series of wild strikes but Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Wagner 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.
Wagner slips under a jab from Von Ryan.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wagner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wagner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick from Wagner misses #TD#
and Von Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagner is pushing Von Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Von Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Von Ryan trying to control the position but Wagner is working away. #SUB#
Von Ryan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wagner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia stuns Von Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ryan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mickey Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Von Ryan is avoiding it.
A jab from Von Ryan misses.
A shot to the body from Von Ryan misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Von Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Von Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Von Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia digs a good hook to Von Ryan's body. #T1##CL#
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Von Ryan shrugs off.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ryan's guard. #REVR#
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Von Ryan keeps moving.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Von Ryan's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
Von Ryan trying to control the position.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia is pushing down on Von Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Von Ryan's temple.
Ground and pound from Garcia. #T3#
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Ryan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Von Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia winds up and cracks Von Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Von Ryan is working away. #T4#
Von Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ryan's head.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Von Ryan is rocked!
Garcia looks to land a strike but Von Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Von Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it.
Von Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Von Ryan is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Von Ryan with an uppercut!
Garcia swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ryan can do to turn this around?
Von Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Von Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Von Ryan.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Von Ryan tries to tie him up.
Von Ryan misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Garcia - that landed with a thud.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Von Ryan. #TD#
Garcia jumps guard.
Garcia 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.
Von Ryan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Ryan is now in half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Von Ryan postures up. #T2#
Garcia tries to roll over but Von Ryan keeps him under control.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia is trying to keep Von Ryan in close.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Von Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ryan is one step ahead there. #T3#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully.
Von Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Von Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ryan's guard. #REVR#
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Von Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia stands up over Von Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcia is pushing down on Von Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Ryan defending well though.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ryan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that second round.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ryan is looking for the big counter here.
Mickey Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Von Ryan moved out of range.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ryan glances at the clock... BAM! Garcia nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Von Ryan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Von Ryan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Garcia!
A very excited looking Mickey Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 41 - Wanker vs Krylov
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho lands a head kick!
Von Ryan swings for the body but Mustacho moves out of range. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Von Ryan sends Mustacho down but not out. Von Ryan dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Mustacho is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Von Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Mustacho is defending well.
Mustacho is still in real trouble! Can Von Ryan finish him?
You can see the frustration on Mustacho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mustacho seems to have recovered his senses.
Mustacho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mustacho is pushing Von Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Von Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Von Ryan tries for a kimura but Mustacho is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mustacho is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Von Ryan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mustacho's legs.
Mustacho is trying to get back to half guard.
Mustacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Mustacho gets back to half guard.
Mustacho is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ryan from advancing to side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Von Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ryan moves into full mount! Mustacho won't be happy about that!
Mustacho working to try and regain half guard.
Mustacho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Von Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Mustacho defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Von Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Von Ryan goes for an armbar but Mustacho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mustacho.
Mustacho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Ryan working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Mustacho controlling from the top position.
Von Ryan trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustacho is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Von Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mustacho counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Ryan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mustacho connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan misses with the combination. #TD#
Mustacho gets caught napping as Von Ryan dives in and scores a takedown. Mustacho manages to retain guard.
Von Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mustacho can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Mustacho is continuing to stall.#T1#
Von Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Mustacho has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Von Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mustacho controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mustacho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Von Ryan is trying to control the position but Mustacho postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustacho throws a push kick but Von Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Von Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Ryan with a nice cross.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Mustacho moves out of range.
A jab from Mustacho does it's job there.
Nice cross by Mustacho.
Von Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustacho.
Von Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Mustacho's shoulder, as Mustacho tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustacho jabs Von Ryan right on the nose. Von Ryan blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Von Ryan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mustacho misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barnito Mustacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mustacho throws a hook but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab
and Mustacho counters with a good low kick that Von Ryan was not able to check. #KD2#
Mustacho lands a big right hand that sends Von Ryan crashing to the mat! Mustacho stays standing though and waves Von Ryan back to his feet!
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustacho knocks out Von Ryan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mustacho before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mustacho picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barnito Mustacho!
In his post fight interview, Barnito Mustacho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 34 - Krylov vs Ferreria
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Von Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Bessant misses with a double jab
and Bessant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot.
Von Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bessant throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant looks to land a left hand but Von Ryan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Von Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Ryan avoids the body shot from Bessant.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bessant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bessant misses with a hook
and Von Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Von Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bessant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Von Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Bessant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Von Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bessant or not.
Bessant lands an elbow just above Von Ryan 's eye.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant is working Von Ryan over against the cage.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bessant cracks Von Ryan with a nice body shot.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Ryan up against the cage.
Bessant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ryan.#T3#
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action.
Bessant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards. #TD#
Von Ryan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Ryan manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bessant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Von Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination. Bessant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here. #T4#
Bessant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Von Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Von Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bessant counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bessant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bessant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bessant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Bessant shows good takedown defense.
Bessant tries to clinch up.
Von Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bessant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bessant cracks a nice hook into Von Ryan's ribs.#T1#
Von Ryan goes for a double leg but Bessant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bessant continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Bessant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bessant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Bessant throws out a counter right but Von Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Von Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan pushes him away.#T2#
Bessant throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Bessant is quick to defend against it.
Von Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan pushes him away.
Bessant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bessant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ryan moves away.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but Von Ryan shakes him off and moves away.
Herlock Von Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bessant.
Bessant lands with a right hand.
Von Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bessant has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Bessant tries to clinch up
and Von Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab
and Bessant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bessant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Bessant lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bessant is looking to clinch but Von Ryan is avoiding it.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Bessant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Bessant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bessant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bessant moves in looking to clinch but Von Ryan pushes him off.
Bessant swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bessant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Ryan on the side of the head.
Bessant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Bessant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Bessant'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Von Ryan misses with an uppercut. Bessant saw that one coming.
Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Bessant has managed to clinch.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Von Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bessant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Bessant lands.
Nice uppercut there from Von Ryan.#T1#
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bessant looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant thuds his right hand into Von Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ryan misses with a hook
and Bessant counters with a three punch combo that has Von Ryan backing up. Von Ryan nods at Bessant to acknowledge the strikes.
Bessant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Ryan at a distance.
Bessant slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bessant throws a nice looking combination but Von Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bessant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bessant.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bessant throws a one two combo.
Von Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Bessant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bessant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bessant throws an elbow but misses.
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Von Ryan up against the cage.
Bessant tries to throw a body punch but Von Ryan avoids it by throwing Bessant back against the cage.
Von Ryan misses with some punches.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Still in the clinch, Bessant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of Von Ryan's head. #ROC2#Von Ryan is rocked!
Bessant presses Von Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bessant is working Von Ryan over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Von Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bessant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Von Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Bessant. #BC#
Von Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Von Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Bessant connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Bessant counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Von Ryan! He's just covering up as Bessant starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

Event: HFC 28 - Jack vs Nickel
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Von Ryan's defenses.
Taurus swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Von Ryan's leg. Von Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Von Ryan moves out of range easily.
Von Ryan avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Von Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
Despite the aggression on Von Ryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taurus throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Von Ryan moves forwards but Taurus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Von Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Von Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Taurus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Von Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taurus defends it well.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ryan's head.#T1#
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Ryan staying out of range there.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Taurus scores with a jab.#KD#
Taurus lands a big head kick that sends Von Ryan tumbling to the mat! Taurus takes a step backwards and waves Von Ryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Von Ryan is rocked!
A punch combination from Taurus misses.
Von Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Von Ryan to the canvas! Von Ryan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Taurus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Taurus!
A very excited looking Wesley Taurus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 23 - Silva vs Qanar
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan connects with a body shot that sends Steyn's belly button to the back.
Von Ryan throws a body punch but Steyn moves out of range.
Von Ryan slips under a jab from Steyn.
Von Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Steyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Ryan misses with a combination #TD2#
and Steyn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steyn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steyn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steyn is looking to advance position but Von Ryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Von Ryan mounts Steyn! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
Von Ryan controlling the pace for now.
Steyn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Steyn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steyn wants to control his opponent's hands but Von Ryan gets his hands free.
Steyn tries to escape the position. #T2#
Von Ryan avoiding Steyn 's attempts to control his hands.
Steyn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steyn gets back to full guard.
Von Ryan passes into half guard.
Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Steyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Steyn looking for submissions off his back.
Steyn trying to hold on to Von Ryan's head to control him but Von Ryan postures up.
Steyn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steyn trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steyn wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steyn is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Von Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Von Ryan moves out of range as Steyn strikes.
Von Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steyn at a distance.
Von Ryan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steyn dodges the punch combination from Von Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Ryan takes a swing at Steyn's ribcage but misses.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Steyn moves out of range.
Steyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donk. Von Ryan catches Steyn right on the button with a cross.
Von Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steyn tries to sprawl out of it but Von Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Steyn stuffs the takedown.
Von Ryan slips under a jab.
Steyn misses with a hook.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steyn can do to turn this around?#T1#
Steyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steyn misses with a body shot.
Steyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ryan. Von Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Ryan punishes Steyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Steyn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Ryan wants to clinch
and Steyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steyn throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steyn.
Herlock Von Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Von Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steyn misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Steyn, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herlock Von Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Von Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Steyn looks to move to half guard but instead Von Ryan has passed into mount! Damn!
Steyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steyn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Steyn wants to control but Von Ryan is keeping busy. #SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura but Steyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Ryan to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ryan wants to control but Steyn is keeping him busy.
Herlock Von Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Ryan wants to pass to mount but Steyn is defending the position.
Steyn is pressing down on Von Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Steyn has an active guard here but Von Ryan has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Von Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Steyn is trying to maintain the position but Von Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Von Ryan.
Steyn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Von Ryan jumps into side control!
Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Steyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Von Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steyn throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Von Ryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Von Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Steyn misses with a hook
and Von Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ryan misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ryan. Steyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Steyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Von Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Steyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steyn throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Steyn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steyn has Von Ryan in his guard.#REVR#
Steyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dale Steyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Steyn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Ryan passes into side control.
Steyn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steyn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Steyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Von Ryan works his way into side control. #T3##SUB#
Von Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steyn is looking for a sweep.
Herlock Von Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Von Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steyn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steyn is trying to work for a sweep but Von Ryan has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Von Ryan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Steyn is now in Von Ryan's guard. A big mistake from Von Ryan there, giving up the dominant position!
Steyn landing with the ground and pound.
Steyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ryan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herlock Von Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herlock Von Ryan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herlock Von Ryan made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Ulster.
Nice cross by Ulster.
Von Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ulster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ulster looks to land a combination but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination but Ulster avoids it well.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot.
Von Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Ryan walks into a left hand.
Von Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Ryan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Dixon Ulster has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ulster takes a swing at Von Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ulster scores with a punch to the head.
Ulster lands with a nice body punch.
Von Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan misses with a looping left.
Von Ryan connects with a crisp jab.
Ulster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulster throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a series of strikes. Ulster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ulster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Ryan blocks a head kick by Ulster.
Von Ryan throws a big counter combination but Ulster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Von Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ulster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ulster avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ulster has closed the distance and engaged Von Ryan in a clinch.
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulster lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ulster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Ulster throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Von Ryan misses.
Ulster lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Ulster.
Some wild striking there from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ryan misses with a straight right.

Ulster drives through and clinches with Von Ryan against the cage.
Ulster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ulster gets through Von Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ulster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulster misses with a punch to the body.
Ulster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ulster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Ryan's defenses.

It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
Ulster misses with a body punch.

Ulster breaks the clinch.
Ulster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ulster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Ulster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Ryan lands a two punch combo.
Von Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Ulster backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ryan misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ulster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ryan is breathing heavily.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Ryan momentarily.
Ulster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ulster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ulster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulster is looking to land body kicks.
Von Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ulster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ulster.
Ulster scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Von Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ulster sprawls well. Ulster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ulster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ulster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ulster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Von Ryan checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Ryan misses with a right hand
and Ulster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ulster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Ulster moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ulster throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ulster jabs Von Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Ryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ulster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ulster throws out a powerful jab.
Ulster staying out of range there.
Ulster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ulster! But no joy.
Von Ryan punishes Ulster's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Ulster.
Ulster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that Ulster avoids nicely.
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.

Ulster gets a clinch.
Ulster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ulster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ulster.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ulster.
Ulster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ulster throws an elbow but misses.
Ulster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ulster.
Ulster misses with some punches.
Ulster misses with a body punch.
Ulster lands a damaging elbow.
Ulster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Ulster swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ulster manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan throws a combination that misses
and Ulster counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Von Ryan.
Ulster throws out a powerful jab.
Ulster slips a jab and a cross from Von Ryan.
Ulster misses with a head kick.
Von Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Von Ryan moves forwards but Ulster connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Von Ryan is rocked!
Ulster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Von Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ryan.
Von Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Ulster.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that Ulster avoids nicely.
Ulster flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ryan steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan throws the left hand but Ulster avoids the punch easily.
Von Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ulster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ulster. That's going to slow Von Ryan down.
Von Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ulster lands a head shot.
Ulster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ulster lands a nice hook to Von Ryan's body. Von Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Ryan throws a body punch but Ulster moves out of range.
Ulster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ulster.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ulster. That's going to slow Von Ryan down.

Ulster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Von Ryan regains half guard, as Ulster was trying to land strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulster with the ground and pound but Von Ryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Ulster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A punch combination from Ulster misses.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Ryan cracks a nice hook into Ulster's ribs.
Von Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Ulster stuns Von Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ulster should have avoided that one.
Ulster throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ulster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ryan.
Ulster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ulster dodges the punch combination from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan throws out a powerful jab.

That has opened up Dixon Ulster's cut even more.
Von Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ryan tries to bum rush Ulster with a series of wild strikes but Ulster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ulster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Von Ryan.
It seemed like Ulster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Ryan throws a series of punches but Ulster moves out of range.
Von Ryan looks for a takedown but Ulster sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ulster.

Ulster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ulster trying to control the pace.
Ulster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Von Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulster.
Well, if Ulster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looks to land a strike but Von Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ulster wants to control from the top but Von Ryan keeps moving.
Ulster passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ulster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Ryan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ulster but great work by Von Ryan.
Ulster is looking for a sweep.
Von Ryan throws an elbow but Ulster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Von Ryan wants to control for a moment but Ulster uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ulster keeping hold of Von Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon Ulster has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster wants to get back to full guard.
Ulster wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ryan is keen to just control but Ulster is a slippery customer.
Von Ryan working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herlock Von Ryan.
Well Ulster 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Ulster!
In his post fight interview, Dixon Ulster gave a big smile as he said 'Gunner Larsson let's run it back, if you got the balls to sign '.

Event: HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Von Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson with the counter takedown but Von Ryan avoids it easily.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Larsson counters by clinching up.
Von Ryan working hard to break the clinch.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action.
Von Ryan is trying to force a seperation but Larsson has the dominant position.
Von Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards. #TD2#
Larsson jumps into guard, dragging Von Ryan to the mat.
Von Ryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Larsson wants to take a breather but Von Ryan is having none of it. #T1#
Von Ryan wants to sweep but Larsson has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Larsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Ryan is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Larsson.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Ryan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Larsson laying and praying for a moment but Von Ryan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Larsson misses with a head shot. Von Ryan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larsson distracts Von Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB#
Von Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Larsson has gone for a leg lock! Von Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larsson's guard.#REVR#
Larsson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Von Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Von Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Larsson controlling Von Ryan's posture.
Larsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Von Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Larsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Ryan's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Von Ryan has an active guard here but Larsson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Ryan misses with a double jab.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
Von Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ryan defends it well.
Von Ryan throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Ryan misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson throwing shots but Von Ryan is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Von Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsson.
Von Ryan wants to sweep but Larsson has passed to side control!#T1#
Larsson throwing strikes but Von Ryan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Von Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Larsson gets back to full guard.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Larsson trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Larsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Larsson up and slammed him! Larsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Von Ryan stalls from top position.
Larsson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Von Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larsson wants to control but Von Ryan postures up.#SUB#
Von Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Larsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Ryan but great work by Larsson.#T4##SUB2#
Larsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Von Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Von Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunner Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Von Ryan misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Larsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Von Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Von Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Von Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ryan.
And Larsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Von Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Von Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ryan defends it well.
Von Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Larsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Ryan's guard.
Larsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Larsson postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it.
Larsson stands up over Von Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ryan has wrist control.
Larsson is working Von Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larsson with a nice head shot there.
Von Ryan pulls Larsson in to control the position.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Von Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
Von Ryan is pushing down on Larsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Larsson is staying active underneath Von Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ryan's back!
Larsson scores with punches and elbows.
Larsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Von Ryan.
Von Ryan trying to control the action but Larsson just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Larsson lands shots from the back.
Von Ryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Herlock Von Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Larsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larsson biding his time, controlling Von Ryan. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Ryan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Von Ryan's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Larsson!
In his post fight interview, Gunner Larsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC Tournament Rd 3
Date: Mar 05, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Eye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ryan. Von Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been hearing reports that Von Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Eye misses with a double jab.
Eye has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Von Ryan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Ryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eye cracks Von Ryan with an open hand slap.
Eye misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan walks into a jab.
Eye lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Eye misses with a combination
and Von Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Pupp Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Ryan.
Eye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Eye.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
Eye scores with a jab to the head.
Eye misses with an uppercut
and Von Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eye.
Eye connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Eye misses with a series of wild punches.
Eye misses with a left hand
letting Von Ryan counter with a right hand.
Eye throws a hook to the side of Von Ryan's head but Von Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eye misses with a hook. Von Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Von Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Eye avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Eye throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Eye's corner calls for a 1-2. Eye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Von Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eye misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye missing with a left hand there. Von Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ryan is looking for a counter combo.
Eye connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pupp Eye dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Von Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eye throws a one two combo.
Eye punishes Von Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye misses with a hook. Von Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Eye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ryan has time to react.#T1#
Eye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Eye.
As Eye looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Eye just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Eye.
Eye misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eye throws a lazy right hand but Von Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Ryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eye manages to circle out of the way.
Eye misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ryan.
Eye throws a lazy right hand but Von Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pupp Eye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eye swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Eye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Eye. #T3#
Von Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ryan slips a straight right by Eye.
A jab from Eye does it's job there.
Eye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Eye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Von Ryan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Ryan. #T4#
Von Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Ryan.
Eye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eye misses with a body punch. #TD#
Von Ryan pulls guard.
Eye wants to control from the top but Von Ryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Eye is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Von Ryan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eye is looking to defend but Von Ryan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eye! Von Ryan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eye taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 4 - O Donnelly vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Bessant throws a series of punches but Von Ryan avoids them all with ease.
John Bessant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ryan moves away from the strike by Bessant.
Bessant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Bessant looks to move away, Von Ryan throws a big counter combo but Bessant just gets out of the way.
Bessant looks to land a combination but Von Ryan avoids it well.
Bessant throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Bessant backing up. Bessant nods at Von Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant throws out a powerful jab.
Bessant throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Von Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bessant.
Von Ryan slips under a jab from Bessant.
Von Ryan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Bessant there.
Bessant throws a right and a left that Von Ryan avoids nicely.
Von Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ryan is just out of range.
Von Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bessant.
The crowd cheers as Bessant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Ryan doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Von Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bessant throws a hook but Von Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bessant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ryan attempts a counter takedown but Bessant avoids it well and moves away.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bessant.
Bessant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bessant throws a jab when Von Ryan was well out of range.
Bessant connects with a body shot that sends Von Ryan's belly button to the back.#T3#
Bessant scores with a punch to the head.
Bessant throws an overhand right that lands on Von Ryan's shoulder, as Von Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bessant lands with a nice combination. Von Ryan backs away looking to recover.
Bessant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bessant misses with a hook #KD#
and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that hurts Bessant! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Von Ryan jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bessant wants to control but Von Ryan is having none of it.
We've been informed that Bessant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Ryan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bessant badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Von Ryan around the waist but Von Ryan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Von Ryan is the winner by TKO! Von Ryan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
A very excited looking Herlock Von Ryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lentz.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz lunges at Von Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Ryan's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.#KD2#
Lentz drops Von Ryan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Von Ryan looks back up at him and smiles so Lentz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Von Ryan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lentz counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Lentz!

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Diggler pushes Von Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggler has had enough of the clinch but Von Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Diggler tries to stall but Von Ryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diggler prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Ryan lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Diggler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Diggler.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Von Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Ryan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Diggler to the canvas! Diggler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Von Ryan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Herlock Von Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dirk Diggler was interviewed post fight and said 'You win or you learn'.

Event: ICC 22: Jiro v Baba
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov lands with a good body shot.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kozlov lands with a cross. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Von Ryan and sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Von Ryan follows him down to the mat - Kozlov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Kozlov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Kozlov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Ryan lands a big elbow - Kozlov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Von Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ICC 17: Yoshioka v Domicio
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassib changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kassib looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Von Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kassib is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kassib is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Von Ryan reverses the position - he's now on top in Kassib's guard. #SUB2#
Kassib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan works over Kassib with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Von Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kassib looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Ryan is looking to stand up but Kassib won't let him.
Kassib has momentary wrist control but Von Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Von Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kassib has his foot on Von Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kassib wants to sweep here but Von Ryan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kassib looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ryan has picked Kassib up and slammed him! Kassib can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Von Ryan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Ryan landing a few strikes. #T2##SUB#
Von Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kassib is defending well. #SUB#
Von Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kassib is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ryan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing that Von Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kassib takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassib tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ryan advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herlock Von Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kassib looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Ryan is fending him off so far but Kassib persists. Nope, Von Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Adel Kassib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib moves to clinch but Von Ryan breaks away
and Von Ryan counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Ryan lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.
Von Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kassib can do to turn this around?
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Ryan jabs Kassib right on the nose. Kassib blinks but takes it well.
Von Ryan looks for a takedown but Kassib sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib goes for a double leg but Von Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ryan continues to drive forward.
Nice shot by Von Ryan.
Kassib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von Ryan counters with a crisp right that sends Kassib to the canvas! Von Ryan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
In his post fight interview, Herlock Von Ryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Island Fights 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from White.
A quick step to the side and Von Ryan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ryan looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Von Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings White.
White throws a head kick but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Von Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Von Ryan blocks a head kick by White.
Von Ryan is looking to counter punch.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but White sprawls and moves away.#KD#
Von Ryan lands a left and a right that sends White crashing to the canvas! Von Ryan dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
White is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Frank White has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Von Ryan working for a guillotine from mount but White is in no mood to give up.
White is still in real trouble! Can Von Ryan finish him?#SUB#
White tries to improve his position but Von Ryan has taken his back! Von Ryan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will White tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Von Ryan pushes White away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herlock Von Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Herlock Von Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring $20!!! Paradigm *SALE*'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Island Fights 8
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Ulster scores with a punch to the head.
Von Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulster was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ulster takes the fight into the clinch.
Ulster throws a head punch that misses.
Ulster takes a shot to the head.
Von Ryan misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulster.
Von Ryan looking to stall.
Von Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ulster avoids it.
Ulster prevents a body shot from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ulster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ulster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulster gets through Von Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ulster.
Ulster pressing his opponent against the cage.
Von Ryan missing with knees to the body.
Ulster managing to block the knees to the body from Von Ryan.
Ulster lands a right hand.
Ulster misses with an elbow strike.
Ulster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Ulster.
Von Ryan misses with a knee to the head.
Ulster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Ulster on the inside.
Ulster lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Ulster blocks with his arms.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Ryan looks winded!#T2#
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Ulster.
Von Ryan looking to throw knees to the head but Ulster is blocking nicely.
Ulster avoiding damage as Von Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ulster lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ulster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Ryan prevents a body shot from Ulster.
A short uppercut from Ulster.
Ulster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ulster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ryan looking to throw knees to the head but Ulster is blocking nicely.
Ulster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ulster.
A short left from Ulster.
Ulster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Ryan's defenses.
Ulster lands a left hand. #ROC#
Von Ryan is rocked!#T3#
Ulster lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ulster finish him?
Ulster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ulster leaning against his opponent.
Von Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ulster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Ryan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ulster stalls.
A shot in the inside from Ulster.
Ulster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulster. #BC2#
Von Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ulster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ulster.#TD#
Von Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Ulster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ulster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ulster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ulster pushes down on Von Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ulster stalks Von Ryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Ryan's face. Von Ryan staggers backwards, shaken.
Ulster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ulster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ulster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Ulster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Ulster has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Ulster rushes Von Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ulster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulster can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ryan controls the action.
Ulster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulster lands a body shot.
Ulster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ulster lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ulster lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulster lands with a right to the head.
Ulster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ryan backwards.
Ulster misses with the head strike.
Ulster avoiding damage as Von Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ulster lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ulster fails to land.
Ulster scores with a shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Ulster lands a nice uppercut.
Ulster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ulster fails to land.
Von Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ulster's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulster.
Von Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulster gets through Von Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Ulster throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ryan missing with knees to the body.
Ulster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ulster misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ulster.
Ulster lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon Ulster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Ulster managing to block the knees to the body from Von Ryan.
Von Ryan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ulster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ryan.
Ulster presses Von Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Ryan trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ulster.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ulster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ulster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ulster effectively controlling the action here.
Von Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Ulster blocks with his arms. #T3#
Ulster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ulster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ryan.
Ulster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ulster gets through Von Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Ryan takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ulster.
Ulster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ryan's elbow.
Von Ryan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ulster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ulster.
Ulster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Von Ryan with a big uppercut! Von Ryan tries to clinch up but Ulster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Von Ryan to the mat! Von Ryan covers up and Ulster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dixon Ulster!
Dixon Ulster is the new middleweight champion!
Dixon Ulster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Island Fights 4
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Bartkiewicz shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Ryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartkiewicz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Von Ryan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Bartkiewicz has been cut.
Bartkiewicz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Von Ryan drops Bartkiewicz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bartkiewicz looks back up at him and smiles so Von Ryan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bartkiewicz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartkiewicz tries to clinch up but Von Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartkiewicz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Von Ryan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herlock Von Ryan!
Our winner, Herlock Von Ryan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Rinne punishes Von Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Rinne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Herlock Von Ryan has been cut.
Rinne works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Von Ryan is rocked!
Rinne misses with a series of wild punches.
Rinne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Ryan.
Despite the aggression on Von Ryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rinne swings widly with a right hand
and Von Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Antti Rinne has been cut.
Von Ryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinne looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ryan is just out of range.
Rinne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rinne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Rinne finish him?#T1#
Von Ryan throws a hook but Rinne blocks it.
Rinne misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Von Ryan counters with a nice right hand that sends Rinne toppling to the canvas! Rinne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Ryan finish him?!#ROC2#
Rinne is rocked!
Von Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Rinne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinne.
Von Ryan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Ryan tries to clinch but Rinne moves out of range.
Rinne seems to have got his legs back now.
Rinne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Ryan counters with a crisp right that sends Rinne to the canvas! Von Ryan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
An out of breath Herlock Von Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
Jantan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jantan.
Jantan throws the left hand but Von Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Von Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Ryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jantan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Ryan defending well as Jantan loads up on a big left hand.
Jantan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jantan gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Jantan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Jantan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jantan is nestled in close to Von Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jantan connects with a nice short shot to Von Ryan's temple.
Jantan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Von Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jantan lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Von Ryan taking some punishment here, with Jantan in his half guard.
Von Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jantan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Jantan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jantan working Von Ryan over with strikes.
Jantan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jantan wants to pass to mount but Von Ryan is defending the position.
Jantan lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes.
Jantan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jantan working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Jantan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Von Ryan is looking to control Jantan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Ryan avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Jantan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Ryan has hold of Jantan's hands but Jantan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Jantan is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Ryan taking some punishment here, with Jantan in his half guard.
Jantan lands with a punch from half guard.
Jantan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Jantan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jantan connects with a nice short shot to Von Ryan's temple. #ROC#
Von Ryan is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jantan working Von Ryan over with strikes.
Von Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Jantan finish him?#T3#
Jantan lands a big elbow - Von Ryan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jantan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jantan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Von Ryan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Abbott shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Von Ryan's guard.
Abbott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Abbott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Abbott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Von Ryan is working an open guard so Abbott takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Herlock Von Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Abbott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Ryan quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Abbott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Von Ryan actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Abbott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Ryan.
Abbott is looking to advance position but Von Ryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Abbott holds on for dear life.#T3##SUB#
Von Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abbott has worked his arm free - good work by Abbott!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#ES2#
Abbott sneaks out the side door and pushes Von Ryan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Abbott gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
The referee asks Abbott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abbott prefers to stall for the moment though.
Von Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Abbott off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Von Ryan looking for the choke but no joy.
Von Ryan avoiding Abbott 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Abbott dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Abbott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Von Ryan pushes a forearm under Abbott's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Abbott is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Banks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Von Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Banks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Von Ryan has momentary wrist control but Banks slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banks postures up.
Banks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Banks with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Von Ryan is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Banks cracks Von Ryan with a solid left hand.
Von Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banks has Von Ryan pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Von Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Banks managing to control the position. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Ryan defends well.
Banks wants to sweep here but Von Ryan controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Von Ryan trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banks pulls Von Ryan in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Banks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Von Ryan wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ground and pound from Banks.
Von Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Von Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Banks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Banks there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banks lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banks lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks works over Von Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there. #T4#
Banks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Banks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banks stays in close to Von Ryan's body and controls the position.
Von Ryan has momentary wrist control but Banks slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks distracts Von Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks stays in close to Von Ryan's body and controls the position.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Von Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Banks shoots in and gets a takedown into Von Ryan's guard.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Tyler Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ryan keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banks cracks Von Ryan with a solid left hand.
Banks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is in close to Von Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ryan trying to control the position.
Banks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Banks preventing the sweep.
Banks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Von Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Banks passes into half guard.
Banks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Banks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Von Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Banks slips a nice elbow through Von Ryan's hands, connecting with Von Ryan's forehead.
Banks lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Banks working Von Ryan over with strikes.
Banks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Von Ryan tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ryan can do to turn this around?
Banks not doing much here.
Banks working Von Ryan over with strikes.
Banks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Von Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.
Banks working over Von Ryan with some ground and pound. Von Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ground and pound from Banks.
Banks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Von Ryan is rocked!
Banks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banks lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Banks finish him?
Banks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banks is nestled in close to Von Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.
Banks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Von Ryan taking some punishment here, with Banks in his half guard.
Banks unloads with some huge strikes here! Von Ryan is out! Banks wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyler Banks!

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