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RISE 12 - McKibbon vs Alison PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbal The Leaf (ranked 6825 p4p, 685 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 8305 p4p, 733 weight class). Ricky Bobby will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbal The Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Leaf shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bobby is trying to defend but The Leaf finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Bobby defends the submission attempt.
The Leaf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobby defending well though.
Bobby is staying active underneath The Leaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bobby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Leaf winds up and cracks Bobby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Bobby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage.
Bobby tries to get to full guard but The Leaf has control of the leg.
The Leaf is thwarting Bobby's attempts to control the position.
Bobby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Leaf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Leaf is staying active.
The Leaf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobby keeps working.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Leaf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Leaf could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Leaf lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bobby tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Leaf has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bobby is desperately trying to improve his position but The Leaf has a good base and remains in mount.
The Leaf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Leaf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bobby has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Leaf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bobby manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Leaf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Leaf trying to control the position but Bobby is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Leaf is really struggling to control Bobby but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Leaf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bobby is trying to improve his position.
The Leaf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Leaf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bobby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bobby wants to control but The Leaf postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bobby is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobby taking a bit of punishment here - The Leaf scoring with strikes.
The Leaf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bobby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Leaf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Leaf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bobby can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Leaf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bobby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Leaf's guard! Nice work there by Bobby!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbal The Leaf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bobby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Leaf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Leaf 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.
The Leaf is working for an americana but Bobby has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst The Leaf was thinking about the submission.
The Leaf stopping the sweep attempt from Bobby.
The Leaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobby can do to turn this around?
Bobby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Leaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Leaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby 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.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing The Leaf from controlling successfully.
The Leaf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Leaf is pushing down on Bobby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobby is fighting to maintain full guard but The Leaf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bobby tries to roll over but The Leaf keeps him under control.
Bobby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobby is defending against the submission attempts here by The Leaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf.
The Leaf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Leaf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Leaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobby controls The Leaf momentarily but The Leaf frees himself.
Bobby looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobby, not yet.
The Leaf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Leaf wants to stand but Bobby is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby is looking to clinch but The Leaf is avoiding it.
Bobby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bobby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Leaf.
The Leaf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Bobby defends the submission attempt.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbal The Leaf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A combination from The Leaf does no damage.
Bobby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobby fails with a takedown attempt.
The Leaf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bobby lands a head kick!
The Leaf avoids the head kick by Bobby.
Bobby throws a sloppy head kick and The Leaf moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bobby looking to throw knees to the head but The Leaf is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby stalling in the clinch but The Leaf improves position.
The Leaf tries to break free but Bobby pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby manages to pull guard.
The Leaf looking to pass the guard.
Bobby keeping moving, preventing The Leaf from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Leaf lands a couple of elbows.
The Leaf works over Bobby with some ground and pound from guard.
The Leaf drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bobby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bobby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bobby!
Bobby creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Leaf sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Leaf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Leaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Leaf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bobby won't allow The Leaf to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Leaf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobby.
Bobby is in close to The Leaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Herbal The Leaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Leaf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Leaf gets back to full guard.
The Leaf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Leaf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Leaf working for a triangle but Bobby defends it easily.
The Leaf keeping moving, preventing Bobby from controlling successfully.
Bobby is looking to work some ground and pound but The Leaf has wrist control.
The Leaf throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bobby uses it to pass to side control.
Bobby lands an elbow.
Ricky Bobby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bobby is looking to take a break and control but The Leaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby working the ground and pound.
The Leaf tries to bench press Bobby off him but Bobby keeps the position.
Bobby is working The Leaf over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on The Leaf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Leaf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Leaf has hold of Bobby's hands but Bobby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Leaf moves into full guard.
Herbal The Leaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Leaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Leaf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbal The Leaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva Jr (ranked 7002 p4p, 606 weight class) and Radoslav Gogic (ranked 8368 p4p, 659 weight class). Silva Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping Giant. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radoslav Gogic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr works Gogic's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Silva Jr.
It looks like Radoslav Gogic has been cut.
Silva Jr works Gogic's body with a nice hook.
Gogic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Silva Jr cracks a nice hook into Gogic's ribs.
Gogic looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Silva Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva Jr passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Gogic working to try and regain half guard.
Gogic is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Silva Jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gogic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Ajax (ranked 8554 p4p, 667 weight class) and Bobby Rude (ranked 25112 p4p, 722 weight class). Rude has chosen No money no problems - by Necro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Martin Ajax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Rude!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Rude misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ajax misses the target.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rude lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rude avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Ajax misses with the combination.
It seemed like Rude was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ajax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Rude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Rude works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajax misses with a double jab
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Ajax is looking to wear down Rude with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ajax was well out of range. Poor timing from Rude.
It looked like Ajax was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ajax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Rude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajax doesn't seem phased though.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Rude throws a series of strikes that have Ajax backpedaling.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rude looks to land a combination. Ajax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax throws a combination that misses
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Rude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rude missing with a left hand there. Ajax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Ajax misses
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Rude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rude is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rude changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rude slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajax doesn't seem phased though.
Rude lands a jab to the head.
Rude might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Rude avoids them all with ease.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Rude throws a right and a left that Ajax avoids nicely.
Ajax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Rude.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rude.
Rude cracks Ajax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rude scores with a decent looking hook.
Rude is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ajax had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Rude misses the target.
Ajax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Rude has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Ajax misses with a combination
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Ajax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rude scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Rude dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ajax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rude comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ajax might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Rude throws an overhand right that lands on Ajax's shoulder, as Ajax tries to avoid the shot.
Ajax throws a combination that misses
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax looks to land a combination but Rude avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude lands a jab to the head.
Rude lands a body shot.
Rude fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Rude moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rude scores with a four punch combination!
Ajax throws a right hand that Rude ducks under and follows up with a left that Rude also avoids with ease.
Ajax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Bobby Rude has been cut.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Ajax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rude finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Rude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a few strikes there.
Rude backs away from a small jab... but Ajax lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Rude crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Ajax with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Martin Ajax!
The defeated Bobby Rude had this to say: 'He poked my eye what a prick......BS'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Punyos (ranked 4630 p4p, 532 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 5231 p4p, 588 weight class). Manolito Punyos looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolito Punyos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Punyos tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Punyos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Manolito Punyos has been cut.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punyos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punyos.
Punyos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punyos.
Punyos looking for a takedown.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Punyos is breathing heavily.
Punyos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson working Punyos over with knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Manolito Punyos's cut is getting worse.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Punyos is rocked!
Punyos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oh Punyos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson has Punyos pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Punyos is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Jackson - that's hurt Punyos badly! Oh, another knee lands and Punyos is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Punyos doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ray Jackson!
Ray Jackson 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Naramashariphov (ranked 6368 p4p, 546 weight class) and Kevin Rapist (ranked 4779 p4p, 460 weight class). The key to victory for Kebab Naramashariphov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kebab Naramashariphov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Kevin Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naramashariphov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapist.
Naramashariphov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rapist sprawls and moves away.
Kevin Rapist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naramashariphov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rapist.
Rapist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rapist lands a jab.
Rapist misses with a wild combination.
Naramashariphov is looking to counter the offense by Rapist and move into the clinch.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naramashariphov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist swings for the body but Naramashariphov moves out of range.
Naramashariphov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rapist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rapist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naramashariphov tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist misses with an uppercut. Naramashariphov saw that one coming.
Naramashariphov moves in looking to clinch but Rapist pushes him off.
Rapist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rapist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rapist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rapist fails to land.
Naramashariphov jumps guard but Rapist stands there with Naramashariphov around his waist. Naramashariphov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rapist gets through Naramashariphov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rapist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naramashariphov's elbow.
Naramashariphov jumps guard but Rapist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rapist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naramashariphov's elbow.
Rapist stalling in the clinch.
Naramashariphov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Naramashariphov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Naramashariphov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapist to keep the fight standing.
Naramashariphov jumps guard but Rapist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rapist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naramashariphov tries to pull guard but Rapist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Naramashariphov is trying to pull guard but Rapist has him pressed against the cage.
Rapist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naramashariphov letting Rapist take a breather here.
Naramashariphov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapist to keep the fight standing.
Rapist working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naramashariphov pulls guard successfully.
Naramashariphov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naramashariphov tries to get out of the position.
Naramashariphov is looking for a triangle here but Rapist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rapist tries to stand but Naramashariphov is controlling his head.
Rapist is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rapist is looking to take a break and control but Naramashariphov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naramashariphov is looking for a sweep.
Naramashariphov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rapist on the ground.
Rapist trying to control the position but Naramashariphov is working away.
Rapist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rapist stands up and beckons Naramashariphov to his feet.
Naramashariphov slips under a jab from Rapist.
Naramashariphov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rapist.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapist keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Rapist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rapist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rapist misses the shot to the body.
Rapist misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Naramashariphov.
Naramashariphov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Naramashariphov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapist.
Naramashariphov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naramashariphov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naramashariphov clinches.
Naramashariphov tries to pull guard but Rapist won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naramashariphov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rapist just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rapist tries to throw a body punch but Naramashariphov avoids it by throwing Rapist back against the cage.
Rapist can't find room to land a body shot as Naramashariphov controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naramashariphov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Naramashariphov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapist working aggressively here.
Naramashariphov tries to pull guard but Rapist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Naramashariphov jumps guard and drags Rapist to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rapist tries to stand but Naramashariphov is controlling from the bottom.
Naramashariphov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rapist escapes and throws Naramashariphov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rapist tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rapist stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist looks to throw the jab but Naramashariphov is out of range.
Naramashariphov avoids the body shot from Rapist.
As Rapist tries to get set, Naramashariphov tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapist manages to avoid the attempt.
Rapist keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapist misses with a straight left.
As Rapist tries to get set, Naramashariphov tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapist manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rapist misses the target.
Naramashariphov staying out of range there.
Rapist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naramashariphov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rapist throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapist in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Naramashariphov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rapist lands with a straight right. Naramashariphov didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Rapist.
Naramashariphov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rapist swings for the body but Naramashariphov moves out of range.
Rapist lands a jab to the nose.
Rapist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naramashariphov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapist pushes Naramashariphov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Naramashariphov up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rapist fails to land.
Rapist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naramashariphov backwards.
The referee calls for Rapist to work.
Naramashariphov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapist to keep the fight standing.
Rapist pushes Naramashariphov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapist is leaning against Naramashariphov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naramashariphov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rapist to keep the fight standing.
Naramashariphov jumps guard but Rapist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Naramashariphov prevents a body shot from Rapist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rapist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Naramashariphov slips a jab from Rapist.
Naramashariphov moves away from the strike by Rapist.
Rapist misses with a wild body shot.
Naramashariphov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapist.
Rapist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naramashariphov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Rapist tries to get set, Naramashariphov tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapist manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist throws a body shot but no joy.
Naramashariphov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapist.
Naramashariphov is looking to counter the offense by Rapist and move into the clinch.
Naramashariphov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kevin Rapist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naramashariphov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rapist lands a nice uppercut.
Naramashariphov is trying to pull guard but Rapist has him pressed against the cage.
Naramashariphov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rapist tries to throw a body punch but Naramashariphov avoids it by throwing Rapist back against the cage.
Naramashariphov tries to pull guard but Rapist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Naramashariphov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naramashariphov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rapist smiles and moves away.
Naramashariphov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapist.
The fighters circling - Rapist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naramashariphov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rapist misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapist misses the shot to the body.
Rapist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naramashariphov tries to clinch but Rapist is having none of it.
Rapist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rapist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naramashariphov moves away.
Naramashariphov slips a straight right by Rapist.
Naramashariphov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rapist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naramashariphov moves out of range as Rapist strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naramashariphov staying out of range there.
Rapist connects with a jab.
Rapist throws a lazy right hand but Naramashariphov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naramashariphov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rapist.
Rapist takes a swing at Naramashariphov's ribcage but misses.
Rapist swats away the attempt to clinch by Naramashariphov.
Naramashariphov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist misses with an uppercut. Naramashariphov saw that one coming.
Rapist swings for the body but Naramashariphov moves out of range.
As Rapist tries to get set, Naramashariphov tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapist manages to avoid the attempt.
Rapist takes a swing at Naramashariphov's ribcage but misses.
Rapist moves into range and clinches up with Naramashariphov.
Naramashariphov tries to pull guard but Rapist won't allow it.
Kebab Naramashariphov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naramashariphov stalling in the clinch but Rapist improves position.
Rapist is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kevin Rapist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rapist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naramashariphov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rapist stands and throws Naramashariphov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rapist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rapist 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rapist!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barrios Messi (ranked 3881 p4p, 386 weight class) and Ryo Sakuni (ranked 8152 p4p, 595 weight class). Ryo Sakuni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barrios Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Sakuni!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuni unleashes a big counter combination but Messi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Messi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Messi works over Sakuni's head and body with a nice combination.
Messi misses with a wild combination.
Messi misses with a wild combination.
Sakuni is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Messi cracks a nice hook into Sakuni's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi throws a series of punches but Sakuni avoids them all with ease.
Messi avoids the head kick by Sakuni.
Barrios Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi fails to land with a series of punches.
Messi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Messi lands a two punch combo.
Messi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Messi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakuni. Sakuni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrios Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messi throws a series of punches but Sakuni moves out of range.
Messi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Messi there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Messi scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Messi does it's job there.
Sakuni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messi.
Messi misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Messi misses with a double jab.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuni misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakuni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Messi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Messi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Messi misses.
Messi tries to bum rush Sakuni with a series of wild strikes but Sakuni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Messi avoids the head kick by Sakuni.
It looked like Messi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakuni.
Messi throws a series of strikes that have Sakuni backpedaling.
Messi lands a jab-cross combination.
Sakuni is rocked!
Messi lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sakuni is looking to close the distance but Messi sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sakuni crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sakuni is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Barrios Messi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Shields (ranked 5572 p4p, 505 weight class) and Wale Ammond (ranked 5240 p4p, 490 weight class). Ammond comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfred Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields taking a breather.
Shields has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Ammond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch but Ammond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond slowing the pace effectively.
Shields breaks the clinch.
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Shields pulls guard successfully.
Ammond won't allow Shields to get back to his feet.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ammond controls the pace.
Shields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.
Shields is fighting to break Ammond's control of his arms but Ammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond pushes down on Shields's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ammond stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to kick Ammond off but Ammond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ammond controlling the position easily from mount.
Ammond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shields has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shields!
Ammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ammond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ammond holds on and takes a little breather.
Shields is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shields is fighting to break Ammond's control of his arms but Ammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Ammond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ammond.
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ammond to keep the fight standing.
Ammond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ammond controlling the action here for a moment.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ammond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Shields avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ammond avoiding damage.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Shields is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ammond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shields.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ammond crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond throws an elbow but it misses.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ammond has Shields pressed against the cage.
Ammond gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ammond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammond, not yet.
Ammond seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond working a defensive guard here.
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is pulling down on Shields's head. It's preventing any offense from Shields, at least for the moment.
Ammond trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ammond wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Ammond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Shields wants to stand but Ammond has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shields won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond 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.
Ammond slips a straight right by Shields.
Ammond tries to counter with a clinch but Shields shakes him off and moves away.
Shields lands a jab-cross combination.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ammond sprawls well. Ammond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ammond pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Ammond 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ammond.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond passes into half guard.
Ammond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shields is in trouble now - Ammond has advanced to mount!
Shields prevents Ammond from taking his back.
Ammond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shields has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shields!
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Ammond is retaining full guard.
Ammond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ammond looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Ammond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ammond is on top in guard.
Ammond controlling from the top position.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alfred Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ammond 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wale Ammond waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Fedorin (ranked 4167 p4p, 481 weight class) and Ricky Gracie (ranked 4092 p4p, 475 weight class). Ricky Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Fedorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Fedorin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fedorin lands a jab to the head.
Fedorin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedorin throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorin avoids it really well and circles away.
Fedorin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Fedorin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Fedorin misses its target.
Yuri Fedorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Gracie.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fedorin lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fedorin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fedorin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fedorin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Fedorin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fedorin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Fedorin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurma Jr (ranked 2454 p4p, 300 weight class) and Max Slaughter (ranked 3353 p4p, 387 weight class). Slaughter has chosen Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurma Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurma Jr.
Slaughter clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nurma Jr.
Slaughter decides to pull guard.
Slaughter wants to sweep but no luck.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Nurma Jr from controlling successfully.
Slaughter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter wants to sweep here but Nurma Jr controlling him for the moment.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurma Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Nurma Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurma Jr tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Nurma Jr trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurma Jr keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Slaughter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slaughter throws an elbow but Nurma Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slaughter misses with the ground and pound.
Nurma Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slaughter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurma Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurma Jr is trying to keep Slaughter in close.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slaughter landing some decent shots from guard.
Slaughter postures up in Nurma Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nurma Jr blocks it.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slaughter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurma Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurma Jr 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.
Nurma Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter trying to control but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurma Jr struggling a bit here.
Nurma Jr prevents Slaughter from improving position.
Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Nurma Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nurma Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Slaughter keeps moving and retains side control.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Nurma Jr is working away.
Nurma Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Slaughter controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Nurma Jr dodges it nicely.
Nurma Jr is trying to maintain the position but Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter wants to pass to mount but Nurma Jr is defending the position.
Nurma Jr gets full guard.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurma Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurma Jr, not yet.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Nurma Jr blocks nicely.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Nurma Jr keeps moving.
Slaughter slips nicely into half guard.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Nurma Jr is working from the bottom.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Nurma Jr.
Slaughter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurma Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurma Jr leaves Slaughter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurma Jr throws a hook to the side of Slaughter's head but Slaughter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurma Jr staying out of range there.
Nurma Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slaughter has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurma Jr as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nurma Jr misses.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Nurma Jr throws a big counter combination but Slaughter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nurma Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slaughter with a poor takedown
and Nurma Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurma Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khabib Nurma Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Slaughter.
Slaughter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slaughter showed some decent athleticism there.
Slaughter moves nicely into side control.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurma Jr is looking for a sweep.
Nurma Jr wants to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurma Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slaughter.
Nurma Jr dodges the ground and pound from Slaughter.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Nurma Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr is trying to control Slaughter's posture but Slaughter avoids it.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nurma Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Slaughter in side control, throwing shots but Nurma Jr defends.
Nurma Jr tries to bench press Slaughter off him but Slaughter keeps the position.
Slaughter trying to control the position but Nurma Jr is working away.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Nurma Jr's head but Nurma Jr avoids it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nurma Jr 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!
Nurma Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nurma Jr wants to improve his position but Slaughter is controlling well.
Slaughter is nestled in close to Nurma Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurma Jr tries to roll over but Slaughter keeps him under control.
Nurma Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Slaughter sits in half guard.
Nurma Jr is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurma Jr trying to control here.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
Nurma Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
Slaughter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slaughter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurma Jr defending well though.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter trying to mount his opponent but Nurma Jr defends it.
Slaughter is looking for a kimura here.
Slaughter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slaughter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter uses his free foot to push down on Nurma Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nurma Jr.
Slaughter throws some wild stikes that Nurma Jr manages to avoid easily.
Nurma Jr tries to lock up and control but Slaughter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurma Jr regains half guard.
Slaughter is thwarting Nurma Jr's attempts to control the position.
Slaughter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurma Jr's head.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Nurma Jr dodges it nicely.
Nurma Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nurma Jr wants to get back to full guard but Slaughter has passed into side control.
Max Slaughter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurma Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slaughter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slaughter moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nurma Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaughter moves away.
And Slaughter tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurma Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slaughter fails with the takedown
and Nurma Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaughter closes the distance and pushes Nurma Jr back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Nurma Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurma Jr is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slaughter pulls Nurma Jr into guard.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurma Jr slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurma Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurma Jr's back!
You can see the frustration on Nurma Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nurma Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Slaughter thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurma Jr avoids the strikes from Slaughter.
Nurma Jr wants to escape the position.
Slaughter controlling the position well here. Nurma Jr rolled but Slaughter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Slaughter controlling well, preventing Nurma Jr from escaping the position.
Slaughter lands a shot to the head.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the head.
Nurma Jr is in bad spot here.
Slaughter somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Slaughter scores with strikes from the back.
Nurma Jr wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter misses with an elbow to the head.
Nurma Jr covering up well and avoiding damage.
Slaughter throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nurma Jr could be in trouble here!
Slaughter misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurma Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Nurma Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurma Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slaughter landing strikes from the mount and Nurma Jr is in trouble!
Slaughter scoring with strikes but Nurma Jr is staying in there.
Nurma Jr is rocked!
Slaughter looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nurma Jr covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
An out of breath Max Slaughter 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan McKibbon (ranked 3053 p4p, 310 weight class) and Benny Alison (ranked 2833 p4p, 284 weight class). Alison has chosen The Greatest (I am) as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McKibbon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alison gets tackled into the cage by McKibbon. McKibbon maintains the clinch.
McKibbon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKibbon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McKibbon.
McKibbon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKibbon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alison up against the cage.
Alison displaying some good clinch control by pressing McKibbon up against the cage.
McKibbon tries to land knees in the clinch but Alison avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKibbon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alison is defending well for now.
McKibbon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alison blocks it with crossed arms.
McKibbon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alison.
McKibbon has Alison pushed against the cage.
McKibbon trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKibbon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alison takes a knee right on the jaw!
McKibbon avoiding damage.
McKibbon looking to throw knees to the head but Alison is blocking nicely.
McKibbon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKibbon connects with a knee to the head.
McKibbon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McKibbon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKibbon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKibbon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKibbon is pushing Alison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKibbon missing with knees to the body.
Alison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKibbon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKibbon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKibbon stalling in the clinch.
Come on Alison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKibbon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKibbon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alison takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKibbon misses with a knee to the head.
McKibbon connects with a knee to the head.
McKibbon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alison blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison is trying to break the clinch but McKibbon is controlling him.
McKibbon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKibbon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKibbon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKibbon tries to stall but Alison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKibbon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alison blocks it with crossed arms.
McKibbon looking to throw knees to the head but Alison is blocking nicely.
McKibbon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McKibbon tries to land a knee to the head but Alison blocks with his arms.
McKibbon tries a knee to the head but Alison blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKibbon tries a knee to the head but Alison blocks it.
McKibbon stalls.
McKibbon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKibbon is keeping busy.
McKibbon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKibbon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKibbon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKibbon tries a knee to the head but Alison blocks it.
McKibbon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alison is defending well for now.
McKibbon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McKibbon dominated that round.
That's time! McKibbon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKibbon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKibbon is looking to clinch.
Alison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Logan McKibbon has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Alison.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McKibbon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alison cracks McKibbon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McKibbon to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alison cracks McKibbon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McKibbon to stand back up!
McKibbon is rocked!
Alison thuds a left hand into McKibbon's body.
Alison lands a nice hook to McKibbon's body. McKibbon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alison throws an overhand right that lands on McKibbon's shoulder, as McKibbon tries to avoid the shot.
Alison walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McKibbon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Alison swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McKibbon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Benny Alison rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Logan McKibbon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming everyone , it was not my night.'.
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