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Event:
GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Hanley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there #TD2#
and Hanley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez 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.
Hanley passes into half guard.
Hanley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanley.
#SUB2#
Hanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Hanley keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hanley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hanley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hanley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Hanley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hanley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley. #T3#
Sanchez gets full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Hanley tries to pass.
Hanley trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to push Hanley off with his feet but Hanley grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Sanchez's ankles and Sanchez is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Ryan Hanley!
An out of breath Ryan Hanley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 135:Silva VS Anderson
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Doback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Doback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanley fails with the takedown
and Doback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanley tries to clinch up.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanley in his tracks. #TD2#
Hanley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doback tries to roll over but Hanley keeps him under control.
Hanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanley trying to control from half guard but Doback is working away. #SUB2#
Hanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doback sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hanley is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Hanley is keen to just control but Doback is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hanley is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanley content to control rather than advance.
Hanley is trying to control. Doback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Hanley stands up out of the half guard.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Hanley moves in looking to clinch but Doback pushes him off.
Dale Doback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doback cracks Hanley with a good jab.
Hanley misses with a wild combination.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doback but Doback pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
Hanley throws a combination that misses
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanley shoots in for a double leg but Doback sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Hanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doback.
A big right from Doback misses.
Doback misses with a straight left.
Hanley tries for a takedown but Doback circles away easily
and Doback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Hanley's cut even more.
Doback with a hook.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanley checks a leg kick.
Hanley counters with a body kick.
Doback stuffs the takedown.
Doback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Doback misses.
Doback throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hanley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doback won't be happy with that.
Doback is looking for a sweep.
Hanley tries to advance position but instead Doback slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hanley is trying to work for a kimura but Doback is defending well.
#SU2#
Hanley decides to stand and escape the position.
Doback throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanley.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doback.
Hanley dives in and grabs Doback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doback pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doback enables Hanley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doback manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doback's guard.
Hanley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doback.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanley.
Ryan Hanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Hanley ducks down to avoid it.
Doback ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Some wild striking there from Doback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Hanley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doback!
Ryan Hanley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doback stops Hanley from passing to mount. #T1#
Doback can't do much from the bottom here.
Doback prevents Hanley from moving into mount.
Doback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanley on the ground.
Doback is being controlled here.
Hanley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hanley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doback rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanley's guard! Nice work there by Doback!
Hanley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doback's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Doback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanley keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hanley advances position into side control!
Hanley trying to control the action but Doback is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Doback's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanley trying to control the action but Doback is working from the bottom.
Doback prevents Hanley from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Doback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hanley wants to take a breather but Doback manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hanley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doback looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dale Doback will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Doback tries to sprawl but Hanley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanley wants to take a breather but Doback is having none of it.
Doback is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doback controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hanley wants to take a breather but Doback is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley is looking to stall here but Doback recovers full guard.
Doback keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hanley looking to pass the guard.
Hanley prevents Doback from getting back to his feet.
Hanley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doback is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doback keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanley with a poor takedown
and Doback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanley ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Hanley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Doback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Doback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doback as he jumps to the side.
Hanley staying out of range there.
Hanley dives in and grabs Doback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doback pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
A big right from Doback misses.
Dale Doback is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanley shoots for a takedown but Doback saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Doback throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Hanley rushes Doback and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanley can do to turn this around?
Doback with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Doback breaks the clinch.
Hanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doback but Doback pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Hanley with a poor takedown
and Doback counters with a stiff right hand.
Doback just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Doback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doback.#TD2#
Hanley feints and as Doback raises his hands in defense, Hanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanley 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.
Hanley tries to free his leg and advance position but Doback is retaining full guard.
Dale Doback is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doback wants to improve his position but instead Hanley has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doback sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Doback is staying active underneath Hanley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doback defends it well.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Doback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan Hanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doback is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doback's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Doback showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doback, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Doback!
Dale Doback made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Hanley.
Hanley shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanley tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanley controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Hanley blocks an uppercut.
Hanley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hanley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanley manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Hanley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to escape but Hanley is in control. #T3#
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hanley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hanley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Hanley stalls from top position.
Hanley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Hanley in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Hanley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanley is controlling him.
Hanley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanley takes a shot to the head.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Hanley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith stuns Hanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Hanley.
Hanley taking a breather.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Hanley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #BC#
Hanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanley circles away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Smith tries to clinch but Hanley is having none of it.
Hanley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Hanley dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hanley.
Hanley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Smith forces Hanley back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanley tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hanley stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Hanley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Hanley looking for a takedown.
Hanley can't get the takedown.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanley controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanley tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Hanley is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanley.
Hanley is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Rob Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith cracks Hanley with a nice body shot.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Hanley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Hanley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanley.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanleys head.
Hanley blocks an uppercut.
Hanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith is leaning against Hanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanley has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanley is trying to break free.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Smith lands a big right hand that drops Hanley! The killer instinct kicks in and Smith finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith! |
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Event:
GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hanley dives in and grabs Biggums's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biggums pushes down on Hanley's head and hops out.#CL2#
Biggums tries to keep at a distance but Hanley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biggums can't find room to land a body shot as Hanley controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Biggums.
Biggums misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Biggums breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggums misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanley.
Biggums throws a shot from downtown. Hanley moves away and avoids it.
Hanley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Biggums throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Hanley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Biggums did well to prevent Hanley getting side control.
Hanley controlling the action here.
Biggums is trying to stand up here but Hanley is controlling him well. #T1#
Hanley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanley is trying to control. Biggums wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biggums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biggums on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Biggums tries to get out of the position.
Biggums is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggums manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully.
Hanley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Hanley stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggums. Hanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanley has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Biggums counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biggums.
Hanley has his feet on Biggums's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggums feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.#CL#
Biggums has closed the distance and engaged Hanley in a clinch.
#BC#
Biggums breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Hanley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Hanley wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
Biggums looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggums, not yet. #SU2#
Hanley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biggums sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanley somewhat.
Biggums drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanley sprawls and moves away.
Derrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.#CL#
Biggums gets a clinch.
Biggums is working Hanley over against the cage.
Hanley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biggums after a bit of a struggle.
Biggums lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanley backwards. #T4#
A body shot lands from Biggums.
Biggums doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Biggums turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hanley is trying to control Biggums's posture but Biggums avoids it.
Hanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanley is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanley taking a bit of punishment here - Biggums scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Biggums working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrone Biggums dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Biggums throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Hanley counters by clinching up.
Biggums working aggressively here.
Hanley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Biggums has been working on his balance at Doc Dannis Death Squad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hanley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanley.
Hanley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biggums gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Biggums scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Biggums's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanley.
Hanley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.#T1#
Biggums scores with a body shot.
Hanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums is looking to wear down Hanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Biggums drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biggums scoring with punches from side control.
Biggums scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hanley struggling a bit here.
Hanley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Biggums lands some shots froms side control.
Hanley is trying to control Biggums's posture but Biggums avoids it.
Hanley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biggums trying to control the action but Hanley is working from the bottom.
Biggums trying to mount his opponent but Hanley defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanley trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Biggums.
Biggums is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Biggums seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanley wants to get back to full guard.
Biggums is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanley is pressing down on Biggums's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Hanley is keeping the position.
Hanley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biggums engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Biggums throwing strikes but missing.
Biggums has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biggums tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanley is retaining full guard.
Biggums postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biggums stopping the sweep attempt from Hanley.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanley misses with a left hand #TD#
so Biggums counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hanley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hanley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biggums is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biggums content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hanley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Biggums avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biggums misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Biggums breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrone Biggums dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Biggums bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanley's head.#TD2#
Hanley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Biggums looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biggums does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biggums is looking for a sweep. Hanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggums doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley.
Biggums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanley on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biggums defends it well. #T1#
Hanley trying to control from half guard but Biggums is working away.
Biggums wants to control but Hanley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biggums wants to improve his position but Hanley is controlling well.
Hanley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanley is trying to control. Biggums wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biggums lands with a nice body punch.
Biggums looks to throw the jab but Hanley is out of range.
Hanley looks for a takedown but Biggums sprawls well.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Biggums misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanley.
Hanley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hanley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggums tries to avoid it but Hanley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggums to the ground. Biggums escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biggums punishes Hanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Biggums with a jab.
Hanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Hanley's cut even more.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Hanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hanley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Derrone Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
Hanley closes the distance and clinches up with Biggums, looking for a takedown. Hanley pushes Biggums against the cage but Biggums circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biggums tries to counter with a takedown but Hanley is quick to defend against it.
Hanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanley shoots in and drives through. Biggums sprawls well.
Hanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biggums feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan Hanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Biggums throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Biggums has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Biggums pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biggums misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Biggums manages to break the clinch.
Derrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanley manages to avoid it.#T4#
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
Biggums just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggums.
Biggums is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biggums sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanley somewhat.
Biggums drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanley sprawls and moves away.
Ryan Hanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biggums stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biggums wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Biggums as he connects with a hook.
Derrone Biggums is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrone Biggums showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biggums, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrone Biggums!
Our winner, Derrone Biggums, 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. |
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Event:
GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hanley shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanley on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Mayer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mayer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanley has time to react.
Mayer scores with a hook to the body. Hanley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
Hanley throws an off balance right hand
and Mayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Hanley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer jabs Hanley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanley with a poor takedown
and Mayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanley tries for a takedown but Mayer circles away easily
and Mayer counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hanley badly! Mayer follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hanley out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Mayer finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethan Mayer!
Ethan Mayer retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ethan Mayer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hanley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a combination. Hanley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.#TD#
Hanley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanley lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams pushes Hanley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a hook. Hanley ducked under it nicely.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Hanley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hanley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hanley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Hanley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hanley wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to control Hanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Williams tries to get to full guard but Hanley has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Williams is staying active underneath Hanley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is looking to control Hanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley.
Williams 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.#SUB#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley. #SUB#
Hanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well. #T3#
Williams tries to roll over but Hanley keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanley in particular looking to stall.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Hanley has control of the leg.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Hanley is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanley trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanley tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanley wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Hanley avoids the body shot from Williams.
Hanley shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Williams successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanley passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hanley is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Bill Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hanley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanley is defended easily by Williams.#TD#
Hanley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanley trying to control the pace.
Hanley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Hanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. #SUB#
Hanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanley trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Hanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully.
Hanley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanley wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Williams postures up.
#T3#
Williams wants to control from the top but Hanley keeps moving.
Hanley has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Hanley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Williams wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hanley's closed guard. He's half up but Hanley has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hanley pivots and extends the arm, Williams falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hanley! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Hanley!
Ryan Hanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hanley takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hanley is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hanley.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall presses Hanley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Hanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pushing Hanley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hall.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Hanley looks winded!
Hall gets through Hanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanley is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
Hanley wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Hall.
Hall is working Hanley over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall pushes Hanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall digs a right hand into Hanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanley's gas tank.
Hanley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanley takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanley tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Hanley back against the cage.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Hanley's ribcage. Hanley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Hanley avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Hanley's takedown attempt.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hanley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hanley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hanley is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall works on Hanley's body with a couple of short punches.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall gets through Hanley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanley or not.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Hall tries a body shot but Hanley blocks it.
Hall has Hanley pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Hall is leaning against Hanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Hanley is rocked!
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall lands a big right hand that drops Hanley! The killer instinct kicks in and Hall finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GDL 110: Hanley VS Hunt
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Hanley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Hanley misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.#TD#
Hanley scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Hanley from controlling successfully.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanley trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Hanley wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here. #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.#SUB#
Hanley is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanley is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hanley trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #SU#
Hanley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hanley blocks a jab.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanley moves away.
Hanley shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Hanley misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Damian Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanley looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hanley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Hanley is out of range.
Hunt cracks Hanley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt throws a hook but Hanley avoids it easily.
Hunt swings for the body but Hanley moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanley misses the target.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hanley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hanley misses with a two punch combination.
Hanley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanley blocks a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanley shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Hanley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt steps in with a hook that catches Hanley right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hunt follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hanley looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Hunt! Damian Hunt retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Hunt waved his t-shirt featuring Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 102: Sloan VS Hunt
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Coppola tries to clinch there but Hanley circles away.
Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coppola.
A little jabbing left from Hanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Hanley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coppola's half guard.
Hanley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coppola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola is looking for a sweep. Hanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Hanley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coppola could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hanley has cracked it and Coppola is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hanley!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Hanley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GDL 96: McMann VS Camble
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hanley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sakaguchi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakaguchi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sakaguchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hanley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanley keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
Hanley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakaguchi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Hanley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sakaguchi has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Hanley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanley tries to roll over but Sakaguchi keeps him under control.
Hanley controlling the position for now.
Sakaguchi prevents Hanley from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanley is positioning himself well to prevent Sakaguchi advancing to mount.
Hanley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakaguchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sakaguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakaguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Hanley's legs - danger averted.
Hanley keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakaguchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakaguchi won't allow Hanley to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Sakaguchi is fighting to break Hanley's control of his arms but Hanley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakaguchi fails with the takedown.
Sakaguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanley is fending him off so far but Sakaguchi persists. Nope, Hanley circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakaguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakaguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Sakaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been told by Sakaguchi's head coaches at The Lions Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakaguchi fails to land the takedown.
Sakaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hanley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanley works to advance to full mount. Sakaguchi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Hanley prevents Sakaguchi from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Hanley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakaguchi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Hanley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanley avoids the attempt from Sakaguchi to control.
Hanley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakaguchi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanley controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hanley 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##CL2#
Hanley clinches with his opponent.
Sakaguchi is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Hanley gets control of Sakaguchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakaguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hanley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sakaguchi rolls with it to try and escape but Hanley cranks on the arm and Sakaguchi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Hanley!
An out of breath Ryan Hanley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 90: Saunders VS Babiakski
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hanley dives in and scores a takedown into Stallone's guard.
Hanley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanley 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.
Hanley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanley preventing the sweep. #SU#
Hanley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stallone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hanley has been cut.
Stallone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Hanley as Stallone shoots in.#TD#
Hanley shoots in and gets a takedown into Stallone's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanley works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Stallone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Hanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stallone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanley. #SUB#
Hanley is looking for a kimura here.
Stallone pushes Hanley off looking to stand but Hanley dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Hanley seems content to control.
Hanley prevents Stallone from improving his position.#T2#
Hanley controlling the pace.
Stallone wants to get back to his feet.
Hanley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanley working Stallone over with strikes. #SUB#
Hanley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stallone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Hanley!
Our winner, Ryan Hanley, 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. |
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