Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: LAFC Foolsday Fights
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Hughes tries to bum rush Ryker with a series of wild strikes but Ryker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryker but Ryker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryker on the side of the head.
Ryker misses with the combination.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryker moves out of range as Hughes strikes.#T1#
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryker dives in and grabs Hughes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes down on Ryker's head and hops out.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Hughes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryker blocks a jab.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Ryker avoids them all with ease.
Ryker throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ryker gets a clinch.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mark Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Ryker fails with the takedown.#T2#
Hughes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryker.
Ryker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Ryker unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hughes blocks the body kick. #TD#
Hughes scores with a takedown into Ryker's guard.
Hughes trying to control but Ryker is working from the bottom.
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is in close to Ryker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Hughes trying to control but Ryker is working from the bottom.
Ryker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryker's head.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryker's head.
Hughes pushes down on Ryker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hughes trying to mount his opponent but Ryker defends it.
Ryker tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ryker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes. #SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryker is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
Ryker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Hughes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hughes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Ryker.
Ryker slips under a jab from Hughes.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Hughes sizes up Ryker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryker needs to keep his hands up - Hughes had a free shot at his head there.
Mark Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes swings for the body but Ryker moves out of range.
Hughes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Hughes drops Ryker with a beautiful combination! Ryker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hughes is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ryker is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Ryker has been cut.#T1#
Ryker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Ryker is breathing heavily.
Hughes pounces like a tiger and cracks Ryker with a vicious hook! Ryker is down but not out! Hughes follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Hughes!
An out of breath Mark Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 30
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryker or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierre, which made it look bad.
Ryker misses with a double jab. #CL#
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
Ryker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Ryker manages to pull guard.
St Pierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
St Pierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryker for as long as he can get away with.
Ryker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Ryker looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from St Pierre, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
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.
Ryker fails to land the takedown.
St Pierre misses with a head kick. #TD#
St Pierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryker is trying to defend but St Pierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Pierre not doing much here.
St Pierre continues to stall.
St Pierre drops an elbow to the side of Ryker's head. #T3#
St Pierre uses his free foot to push down on Ryker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryker.
Ryker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount and Ryker is in trouble!
Ryker tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
Ryker is working to get back to half guard.
Ryker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ryker really wants to buck St Pierre off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by St Pierre.
Ryker is working to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ryker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ryker and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
St Pierre 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 Ryker's shoulder. That is not cool.
St Pierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
St Pierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for St Pierre but great work by Ryker.
St Pierre struggling a bit here.
St Pierre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryker throws a strike but St Pierre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker being controlled here momentarily.
Ryker trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan St Pierre 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#
A low kick from Ryker is predictable there #TD#
and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryker is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre controls the position.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryker keeps working.
St Pierre slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker tries to bench press St Pierre off him but St Pierre keeps the position.
Ryker looks to move to half guard but instead St Pierre has passed into mount! Damn!
Ryker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
St Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Ryker is trying to reverse the position but instead St Pierre has taken his back - oops!
St Pierre controlling from the back.#SUB#
Ryker showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Ryker right now. #T2##SUB#
St Pierre working for the choke.
St Pierre biding his time, looking for the opening.
St Pierre scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ryker is looking for a way out.
St Pierre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
St Pierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
St Pierre loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ryker hold on?
Ryker trying to control the hands but St Pierre won't let him. #SUB#
St Pierre is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryker is defending well though. St Pierre let's go of the attempt for now.
St Pierre is not going to allow Ryker to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Ryker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by St Pierre.
St Pierre gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
St Pierre softening up his opponent with strikes here.
St Pierre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryker's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan St Pierre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and St Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Ryker 's knee.
St Pierre throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Jack Ryker has been cut.
Ryker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathan St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Ryker is having none of it.
St Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
Ryker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ryker checks a low kick from St Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
Ryker tries a low kick but St Pierre avoids it.#T1#
St Pierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ryker is fighting off a takedown attempt but St Pierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ryker to the mat. Ryker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
St Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Pierre 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. #T2#
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre distracts Ryker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
St Pierre stays in close to Ryker's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ryker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. St Pierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. St Pierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St Pierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from St Pierre. No joy for Ryker on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Pierre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Pierre thinking.
St Pierre scoring well with a low kick there.
St Pierre moves forwards but Ryker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jonathan St Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre lands a head kick. Ryker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryker slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Ryker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
St Pierre shoots for a takedown but Ryker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Pierre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jonathan St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryker tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
St Pierre blocks the elbow strike.
Ryker tries to pull guard but St Pierre holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryker drops back down to his feet.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ryker can't break the clinch.
Jack Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
St Pierre tightens his grip and picks Ryker up, before dumping him to the ground. Ryker manages to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan St Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St Pierre 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan St Pierre!
Jonathan St Pierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Ryker blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Ryker misses with a body shot
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Ryker.
Ryker scores with a one two! Rossi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ryker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryker sets himself, and Rossi steps forward looking for the clinch! Ryker avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Rossi misses. #TD2#
Rossi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rossi is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Rossi trying to mount his opponent but Ryker defends it.
Rossi stalling.
Ryker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rossi stalling.
Rossi stops Ryker from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rossi wants to control but Ryker is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Ryker darts in looking for a takedown but Rossi gets double underhooks and turns Ryker into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Ryker has Rossi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rossi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryker is looking for a takedown.
Ryker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ryker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Ryker.
Rossi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ryker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away. #T3#
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Ryker.
No luck for Ryker with that takedown attempt.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryker is breathing heavily.
Rossi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ryker.
As Ryker backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Ryker manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rossi looks to land a combination. Ryker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryker has a takedown stuffed.
Ryker shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ryker gets caught napping as Rossi dives in and scores a takedown. Ryker manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryker's guard.
Rossi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rossi wants to take a breather but Ryker is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Rossi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryker's guard.

Ryker pushes Rossi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi tries to clinch but Ryker moves out of range.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryker avoids the head kick by Rossi. #TD2#
Rossi looking to score a takedown here. Ryker is defending well but Rossi drives through and ends up in Ryker's guard.
Ryker is wriggling around but Rossi manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Ryker is looking to control Rossi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryker avoid being mounted?
Ryker is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Ryker is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there. #SU2#
Rossi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ryker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rossi wants to stand up but Ryker is controlling him. #T2#
Ryker preventing the sweep. #SU#
Ryker stands up from Rossi's guard - Ryker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryker tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryker drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Ryker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Rossi stands up and waves to Ryker to follow him. #T3#
Ryker blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Ryker fails with the takedown
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Ryker.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryker is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ryker has closed the distance and engaged Rossi in a clinch. #T4#
Rossi is trying to push Ryker away but Ryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryker defends it nicely.
Rossi stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Rossi backs away, Ryker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luca Rossi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryker wants to clinch.
Jack Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryker as he avoids it easily.
Ryker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryker off to one side.
Ryker moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears Ryker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rossi tries to clinch but Ryker is having none of it.
Ryker misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Rossi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Ryker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Ryker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryker is really struggling to control Rossi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryker wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ryker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Ryker throws a head kick that misses.
Ryker scores with a shot to the body.
Ryker wants to clinch.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rossi.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Rossi.#T3#
Ryker throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rossi.
Ryker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Rossi throws a counter combo.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Ryker moves out of range easily.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Ryker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Ryker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ryker manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Ryker saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luca Rossi.
I've got Rossi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luca Rossi!
Luca Rossi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That was expected'.

Event: LAFC 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but Drew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryker misses with a straight right.
Ryker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drew defends it nicely.
Drew throws a jab when Ryker was well out of range.
Ryker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drew counters with a right hand to the body.
Dolla Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Drew scores with a punch to the head.
Drew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryker's hands.#ROC#Ryker is rocked!
Drew moves in close and cracks Ryker with a massive right hand! Ryker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Drew!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dolla Drew!

Event: LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ryker has MacBurgh up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for MacBurgh to work.
Ryker fails to pull guard. #TD2#
MacBurgh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryker regains guard.
MacBurgh is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but MacBurgh has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryker keeping full guard, as MacBurgh tries to pass.
Ryker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ryker throws a strike but MacBurgh avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ryker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
MacBurgh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryker defends it easily.
MacBurgh looking to control.
MacBurgh has Ryker pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryker wants to control but MacBurgh is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
MacBurgh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ryker pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
MacBurgh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacBurgh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ryker seems to be looking for submissions.
MacBurgh wants to improve his position but Ryker is controlling well. #SUB#
Ryker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacBurgh is just riding it out for now. Ryker eventually gives up the hold.
Ryker trying to mount his opponent but MacBurgh defends it. #T3#
Ryker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryker passes to side control.
Ryker controlling the position from side mount.
MacBurgh is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that MacBurgh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacBurgh prevents Ryker from improving position.
Ryker wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacBurgh keeps working.
MacBurgh can't do much from the bottom here.
MacBurgh is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
MacBurgh gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker 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##CL#
Ryker has MacBurgh up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Ryker jumps guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing MacBurgh from controlling successfully.
Ryker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacBurgh's guard. #REVR#
Ryker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacBurgh working for a triangle but Ryker defends it easily. #SUB2#
MacBurgh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryker defends well.
MacBurgh is breathing heavily.#T1#
MacBurgh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
MacBurgh is trying to hold Ryker in close to prevent damage but Ryker has managed to pass into half guard.
MacBurgh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacBurgh keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacBurgh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryker. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ryker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from MacBurgh.
MacBurgh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Ryker decides to stand back up. Ryker steps back and let's MacBurgh get back to his feet.
MacBurgh dives in and grabs Ryker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryker pushes down on MacBurgh's head and hops out.
Ryker fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick from MacBurgh misses. #T3#
Ryker throws a front kick that sends MacBurgh stumbling back into the cage.
Ryker tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and MacBurgh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacBurgh.
Ryker has control of MacBurgh's left arm, preventing MacBurgh from doing any damage.
Ryker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ryker is trying to control the position but MacBurgh postures up.
MacBurgh wants to control from the top but Ryker keeps moving.
Ryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacBurgh can do to turn this around?
Ryker striking off his back but it's not causing MacBurgh any problems. #T4##SUB#
Ryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacBurgh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacBurgh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacBurgh tries for a takedown but Ryker circles away easily
and Ryker counters with a two punch combo.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John MacBurgh.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryker wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ryker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacBurgh smiles and moves away.
Ryker throws a nice looking combination but MacBurgh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Ryker. #TD2#
MacBurgh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacBurgh lands in his opponent's guard.

Ryker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacBurgh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryker's waist but Ryker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacBurgh off to one side.
MacBurgh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryker lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacBurgh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacBurgh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
MacBurgh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryker circles away.
Ryker fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryker slaps away a takedown attempt from MacBurgh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker goes for a double leg but MacBurgh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacBurgh continues to drive forward.
MacBurgh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Ryker successfully pulls guard.
Ryker working a defensive guard here.
MacBurgh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryker is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ryker working a defensive guard here.
Ryker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryker has MacBurgh pulled in close to control his posture.
MacBurgh 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.
Jack Ryker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing MacBurgh from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Ryker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacBurgh gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Ryker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacBurgh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryker as he avoids it easily.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacBurgh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Ryker is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryker lands a slapping body shot.
Ryker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
MacBurgh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Ryker moves into range and clinches up with MacBurgh.#BC#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacBurgh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryker finds it's way round the side to connect with MacBurgh's head.
MacBurgh has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Ryker darts in and clinches MacBurgh up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacBurgh goes for a takedown attempt but Ryker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John MacBurgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Ryker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacBurgh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryker 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 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... Jack Ryker!
John MacBurgh spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight, I will come back, respect for my opponent thank you all.'.

Event: LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Ryker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adesanya as he avoids it easily.
Adesanya lands with a straight right. Ryker didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Adesanya feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ryker sprawling to the canvas! Ryker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adesanya finish him?! #ROC#Ryker is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Ryker has been cut.
Adesanya fakes the body blow, causing Ryker to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ryker goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!

Event: LAFC 7 Shewmaker vs Mogh
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ryker clinches. #BC#
Ryker breaks from the clinch.
Ryker walks into a stiff left hand from Ee.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Ryker has been cut.
Easy Ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryker scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Ryker is rocked!
Ryker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ee counters with a huge right that knocks Ryker out cold! Ee is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Easy Ee!

Event: LAFC 4 Shewmaker vs St Pierre
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Ryker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Ryker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryker needs to keep his hands up - Hughes had a free shot at his head there.
Ryker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Ryker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryker but Ryker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Ryker shoots in.
Mark Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.#T1#
Ryker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Ryker's guard.
Ryker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes advances position into side control!
Hughes misses with the ground and pound.
Ryker stops Hughes from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Ryker is defending well. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ryker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes landing strikes.
Ryker tries to bench press Hughes off him but Hughes keeps the position.
Ryker struggling a bit here.
Ryker tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryker is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Hughes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hughes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hughes looks up at the clock and then as Ryker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hughes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hughes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ryker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryker defending against the ground and pound.
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryker to see if he's OK.
Hughes working the head with strikes. #T4#
Ryker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hughes working the ground and pound but Ryker is defending the strikes.
Hughes 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.#SUB#
Hughes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hughes but great work by Ryker.
Hughes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Ryker decides to stand back up. Ryker steps back and let's Hughes get back to his feet.#TD#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ryker sneaks out the side door and pushes Hughes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Ryker circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ryker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryker's head.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Ryker avoids it well.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Ryker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryker.
Ryker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryker jumps guard and drags Hughes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Ryker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryker manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Ryker's guard.
Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryker is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Ryker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Ryker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hughes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hughes's guard! Nice work there by Ryker!
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryker's guard. #REVR##T2#
Hughes advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryker is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to control but Ryker is keeping him busy.
Hughes landing strikes.
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryker to see if he's OK.
Ryker is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Ryker is defending well. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryker to see if he's OK.
Ryker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryker looking for a sweep but Hughes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hughes lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Hughes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ryker is now in Hughes's guard. A big mistake from Hughes there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Ryker content to stall in guard here.
Hughes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Ryker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryker postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Mark Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ryker gets a clinch.
Ryker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryker fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
A nice combination there by Hughes.
Ryker shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ryker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Ryker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Ryker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryker slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Ryker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.
Ryker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryker ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryker feints the counter takedown.
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes lunges at Ryker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryker's hand. #T2#
Ryker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryker slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. #CL2#
Ryker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryker prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Ryker has the dominant position.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Ryker keeps him there for the moment.
Ryker stalls. #T3#
Ryker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes is trying to push Ryker away but Ryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Ryker manages to get underhooks.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryker has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mark Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughes is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Ryker counters with a head kick.
Mark Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryker is looking to clinch. #T4#
Ryker fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Ryker's body. Ryker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Hughes gets the takedown into side control.

Ryker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Jack Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Ryker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hughes!

Event: LAFC 3 Jackson vs Tellurite
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryker tries to clinch there but Drew circles away. #CL2#
Ryker instigates a clinch.
Drew avoiding damage. #BC2#
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Drew.
Drew throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Ryker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Drew is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryker has double underhooks.
Drew is trying to force a seperation but Ryker has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryker has Drew pressed against the cage, preventing Drew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryker keeps control of Drew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ryker jumps into guard, dragging Drew to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Ryker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drew showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Ryker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drew defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew wants to control from the top but Ryker keeps moving.
Drew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drew to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drew, as that shot connected.
Ryker swinging wildly here.
Drew throwing a counter right hand but Ryker manages to avoid it.
Ryker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drew counters with a series of strikes. Ryker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ryker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryker somewhat.#T3#
Ryker takes one to the chin there.
Drew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown. Drew tries to sprawl out of it but Ryker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drew scores with the left hand. Ryker knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drew but Drew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dolla Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.#T4#
Drew lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryker backs up against the cage.
Ryker dives in and grabs Drew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drew pushes down on Ryker's head and hops out.#CL2#
Ryker clinches up with Drew and pushes him back against the cage.
Drew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drew tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drew can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Ryker decides to pull guard.
Drew content to stall in guard here.
Drew looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Drew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dolla Drew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ryker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryker dives in for a single leg takedown but Drew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Drew to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Ryker instigates a clinch.
Ryker tries a body shot but Drew blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker blocking some punches.
Ryker blocks a body shot from Drew.
A frustrated look appears on Drew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drew is trying to push Ryker away but Ryker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ryker blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Ryker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drew prevents it.
Dolla Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Drew trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drew into the cage.
Ryker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drew is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Ryker successfully pulls guard.
Drew wants to get up but he can't break Ryker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Drew from controlling successfully.
Drew wants to stand but Ryker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ryker is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryker is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Ryker tries to free his leg and advance position but Drew is retaining full guard.
Ryker stopping the sweep attempt from Drew.
Drew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryker on the ground.
Ryker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Drew is looking to get back to his feet here but Ryker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Drew's back.
Drew trying to control the action but Ryker just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Ryker keeps control of the position as Drew tries to break free.
Ryker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryker is hanging on to Drew's back as he tries to escape.
Drew trying to control the action but Ryker just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ryker struggling to land strikes to the head as Drew covers up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryker not allowing Drew to control his hands.
Drew is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drew trying to control the hands but Ryker breaks the grip.
Ryker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I would not like to be Drew right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches up with Drew, looking for a takedown. Ryker pushes Drew against the cage but Drew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drew lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryker off the cage and back into range.
Ryker dives in and grabs Drew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drew pushes down on Ryker's head and hops out.
Ryker tries for a takedown but Drew circles away easily
and Ryker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dolla Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Ryker fails with the takedown
and Drew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drew cracks Ryker with a good jab.
Nice shot by Drew.
Ryker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryker at a distance.
Ryker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ryker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Drew.#T1#
Drew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches.
Ryker blocks an uppercut.
Drew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Ryker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolla Drew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drew scores with a nice right hand.
Ryker with a poor takedown
and Drew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryker ducks right into an uppercut from Drew.
Jack Ryker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drew scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryker should have avoided that one. #T2#
Drew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ryker looks to clinch
and Drew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryker is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Drew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drew.
Ryker misses with a takedown
and Drew counters with a straight right hand.
Drew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Drew scores with a punch to the head.
Drew lands a right hook to the body.
Ryker fails with the takedown
and Drew counters with a nice uppercut.
Drew works Ryker's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Drew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryker momentarily.
Ryker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Drew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drew.#ROC#Ryker is rocked!
Drew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryker. Ryker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryker is still on wobbly legs! Can Drew finish him?
Drew lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryker at a distance.
Ryker seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drew connects with a single shot there.
Ryker fails with the takedown
and Drew counters with a stiff right hand.
Dolla Drew is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryker misses with a leg kick
and Drew counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryker has time to react.
Drew feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rykers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drew throws a monster overhand right that drops Ryker! Drew follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolla Drew!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Caldwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryker is fending him off so far but Caldwell persists. Nope, Ryker circles away and we're back to standing.
Caldwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Ryker clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryker leaves Caldwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Caldwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caldwell stuffs the takedown.
Ryker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Cooper Caldwell has been cut.
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryker counters with a straight right hand.
Caldwell looks for a takedown but Ryker sprawls well.#T1#
Ryker dives in and grabs Caldwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caldwell pushes down on Ryker's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryker.
Ryker looks to land a combination but Caldwell avoids it well.
Caldwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caldwell shoots in for a double leg but Ryker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Caldwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryker tries to sprawl out of it but Caldwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Ryker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Caldwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryker after a bit of a struggle.
Caldwell jumps guard but Ryker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caldwell fails to pull guard.
Caldwell is breathing heavily.
Ryker letting Caldwell take a breather here.
Ryker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Caldwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caldwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Ryker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Caldwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryker.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Ryker closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Ryker is trying to pull guard but Caldwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ryker drags the fight down to the ground.
Caldwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ryker wants to stand but Caldwell is controlling the position.
Caldwell pushes down on Ryker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caldwell is trying to control. Ryker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ryker is doing well to control the position and prevent Caldwell from advancing to side control.
Caldwell controlling the action here.
Caldwell thows a huge punch but Ryker dodges it nicely.
Caldwell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ryker instigates a clinch.
Ryker is pressed up against the cage. Caldwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryker down to the mat. Ryker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cooper Caldwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ryker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caldwell as he jumps to the side.
Ryker avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Caldwell has managed to clinch.
Ryker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Caldwell is defending well.
Ryker blocks the elbow strike.
Caldwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Caldwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryker to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldwell tries for a takedown but Ryker manages to get underhooks.
Ryker is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Caldwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caldwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Caldwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caldwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
Ryker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Caldwell to get to his feet.
Ryker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Caldwell gets tackled into the cage by Ryker. Ryker maintains the clinch.
Ryker working Caldwell over with knees to the body.
Ryker has Caldwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caldwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryker avoiding damage.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Ryker won't allow it. #T2##BC2#
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryker misses with a takedown
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Caldwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Ryker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Caldwell instigates a clinch.
Ryker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caldwell.
Caldwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryker has double underhooks.
Caldwell can't get the takedown.
Ryker works on Caldwell's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Ryker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Caldwell stuffs the takedown.
Ryker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryker's waist but Ryker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caldwell off to one side.
Ryker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryker wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Caldwell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but Caldwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caldwell misses with a wild combination.
Ryker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ryker drives through and clinches with Caldwell against the cage.
Ryker can't get the takedown. #T4#
Ryker gets underhooks to prevent Caldwell's takedown attempt.
Ryker is trying to pull guard but Caldwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ryker manages to pull guard.
Ryker trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryker holds on and takes a little breather.
Caldwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Caldwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cooper Caldwell'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryker throws a hook but Caldwell avoids it easily.
Ryker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caldwell tries to avoid it but Ryker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caldwell to the ground. Caldwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Caldwell lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Ryker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ryker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caldwell tries to clinch there but Ryker circles away.
Ryker wants to counter the offense by Caldwell and move into the clinch position.
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryker sprawls well. Ryker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caldwell gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryker or perhaps it was just good defense by Caldwell, which made it look bad.
Cooper Caldwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryker.
Caldwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryker tries to avoid it but Caldwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryker to the ground. Ryker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Caldwell.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Caldwell enables Ryker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Caldwell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Caldwell kicks Ryker off and gets to his feet.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caldwell misses with a takedown attempt - Ryker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Caldwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryker, which made it look bad. #T2##CL2#
Ryker has closed the distance and engaged Caldwell in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caldwell closes the distance and clinches up with Ryker, looking for a takedown. Caldwell pushes Ryker against the cage but Ryker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Caldwell defends it well.
Ryker goes for a double leg but Caldwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caldwell continues to drive forward.
Ryker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCaldwell.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryker - that will leave a mark!
Ryker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caldwell.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but Caldwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caldwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryker.
No luck for Ryker with that takedown attempt.
Cooper Caldwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ryker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Caldwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caldwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caldwell somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Ryker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Caldwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryker manages to avoid it.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caldwell appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Caldwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldwell shoots in for a double leg but Ryker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryker misses with the combination.
Caldwell has a takedown stuffed.
Caldwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryker backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Ryker.
Well Ryker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ryker!

Event: TSGC TakeOver
Date: Jul 04, 2021

169 cm
25 yrs
172 lbs

182 cm
18 yrs
300 lbs

Ryker

SparBot

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Ryker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestling SparBot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
SparBot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryker (0) vs (4) SparBot
Ryker regains half guard.#SUB2#
SparBot wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryker trying to control from the bottom.
Ryker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryker is pressing down on SparBot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
SparBot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SparBot stopping the sweep attempt from Ryker.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing SparBot from controlling successfully.
SparBot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryker is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ryker keeping moving, preventing SparBot from controlling successfully.
Ryker trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. SparBot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
SparBot trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
SparBot has gone for a leg lock! Ryker slips out almost immediately though and dives into SparBot's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryker (2) vs (4) SparBot#T2#
SparBot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryker wants to pass the guard but SparBot is keeping the position.
Ryker passes into half guard.
SparBot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryker is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SparBot is looking for a sweep. Ryker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
SparBot wants to control but Ryker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryker trying to control the action but SparBot is working from the bottom.
Ryker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryker (5) vs (4) SparBot
SparBot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
SparBot is trying to escape the mount but Ryker keeps good control and instead manages to take SparBot's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ryker (8) vs (4) SparBot
I really don't envy SparBot right now.
SparBot breaks Ryker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryker (8) vs (6) SparBot
We've been informed that SparBot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ryker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryker, not yet.
SparBot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
SparBot looking to pass the guard.
SparBot is looking to pass into half guard but Ryker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryker is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryker (10) vs (6) SparBot
Ryker trying to control but SparBot is working from the bottom.
Ryker slips nicely into half guard.
SparBot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryker (13) vs (6) SparBot
SparBot tries to lock up and control but Ryker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
SparBot working to try and regain half guard.
Ryker avoids the attempt from SparBot to control.
Ryker moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Ryker (16) vs (6) SparBot
SparBot trying to control the hands but Ryker won't let him. #SUB#
Ryker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. SparBot is defending well though. Ryker let's go of the attempt for now.
Ryker has the hooks in. SparBot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Ryker not allowing SparBot to control his hands.
SparBot is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryker is staying active.#SUB#
SparBot is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ryker has locked on a rear naked choke here! SparBot is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Ryker!

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