Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019

#R1#
Charles avoids the head kick by Ammond.
A bone on bone clash there as Charles blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Ammond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Charles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ammond is on him like a limpet, forcing Charles back against the cage.
Ammond is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Charles.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Charles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ammond's brow.
A short left from Charles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles misses with a knee to the head.
Ammond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ammond misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Charles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ammond tries to work over Charles's front leg with a kick but Charles checks it. #T1#
Charles cracks a nice hook into Ammond's ribs.
Charles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ammond on the side of the head.
Ammond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ammond is looking to land body kicks.
Ammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ammond throws a leg kick but Charles checks it.
Ammond throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Ammond missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ammond tried to score with a low kick but Charles checks it.
Ammond throws a push kick but Charles slaps the foot to one side.
Ammond throws a solid leg kick but Charles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ammond.
Charles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles connects with a right hand. Ammond shakes it off.
Ammond moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Charles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ammond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Ammond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Charles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Charles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ammond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Charles is leaning against Ammond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charles misses with a knee strike.
Charles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charles scores with a knee to the head.
Charles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ammond wants to take the fight to the mat but Charles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wale Ammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ammond tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.
Charles working Ammond over with knees to the body.
Charles trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
A short uppercut from Charles.
Charles misses with an elbow over the top.
Charles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Charles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Charles tries to land knees in the clinch but Ammond avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Ammond is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Charles can't fight it off and eventually Ammond manages to take the fight to the floor. Charles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ammond drops back, looking for a kneebar! Charles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Charles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Charles! #REVB#
Ammond trying to remain calm as Charles controls from the top position.#T4#
Charles's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Charles is continuing to stall.
Ammond wants to control but Charles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Charles dominated that round.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Charles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ammond at a distance.
Ammond tries for a takedown but Charles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ammond throws a lazy head kick
enabling Charles to counter with a crisp jab.
Charles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ammond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ammond throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ammond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ammond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ammond's head backwards.#TD#
Ammond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Charles's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles controlling Ammond's posture.
Mike Charles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond looking to sit in guard and control but Charles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Charles passes into half guard.
Charles wants to advance to full mount but Ammond doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ammond is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
More stalling from Charles.#SUB#
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Ammond's legs - danger averted.
Ammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammond, not yet.
Charles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Charles 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.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles lunges at Ammond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ammond's hand.
Charles checks a leg kick nicely.
Charles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ammond connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Charles connects with a solid leg kick.
Ammond staying out of range there.
Ammond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Ammond is out of range.
Ammond tries to land a body kick
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Ammond's head back.
Whack! Charles lands a heavy head kick that drops Ammond. The ref tackles Charles to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ammond was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mike Charles!
Mike Charles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakka is trying to push Ammond away but Ammond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kakka is defending well.
Ammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond managing to block the knees to the body from Kakka.
Kakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Kakka gets underhooks to prevent Ammond's takedown attempt.
Niudu Kakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wale Ammond.
Kakka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ammond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakka gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Ammond lands a takedown into guard.
Ammond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ammond trying to control but Kakka is working from the bottom.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
Kakka working a defensive guard here.
Kakka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ammond tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakka is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond preventing the sweep.
Ammond looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ammond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ammond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Kakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ammond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakka throws a big counter combination but Ammond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakka blocks a leg kick.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Kakka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kakka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ammond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kakka cracks Ammond with a good jab.
Kakka misses with a few strikes there.
Ammond throws a head kick that Kakka semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ammond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kakka on his heels. He'll look to pass Kakka's guard now, I'm sure.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond postures up in Kakka's guard and throws a big left but Kakka blocks it. #T4#
Kakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
Kakka is pulling down on Ammond's head. It's preventing any offense from Ammond, at least for the moment.
Kakka trying to keep a closed guard but Ammond is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ammond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakka as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Niudu Kakka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck for Ammond with that takedown attempt.
Kakka blocks a low kick nicely.
Niudu Kakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Kakka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Kakka.
Kakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Kakka.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
And Ammond tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Ammond throws a low kick, looking for Kakka's leg but Kakka calmly moves out of range.
Kakka throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ammond counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ammond swings around for an armbar but Kakka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ammond's guard.
Ammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ammond is still trying to improve position.
Kakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ammond can do to turn this around?
Kakka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ammond looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakka scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Kakka postures up.
Ammond has momentary wrist control but Kakka slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakka is in close to Ammond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kakka wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Kakka postures up. #SUB2#
Kakka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Kakka from controlling successfully.
Kakka is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.#T3#
Ammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakka is one step ahead there.
Kakka trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niudu Kakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
Ammond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ammond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ammond with the counter takedown but Kakka avoids it easily.
Kakka throws a right hand that Ammond ducks under and follows up with a left that Ammond also avoids with ease.
Ammond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakka is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Ammond misses with a low kick.
Kakka tries to clinch up.
Kakka throws a body punch but Ammond moves out of range.
Ammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kakka.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ammond takes a swing at Kakka's ribcage but misses.
Ammond tries to score with a low kick but Kakka moves his leg out of the way.
Kakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ammond.
Kakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ammond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakka is out of range.
Kakka misses with a combination #TD2#
and Ammond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kakka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niudu Kakka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kakka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ammond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakka.
Kakka shoots in but no luck this time.
Ammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ammond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakka.
Kakka avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Kakka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ammond throws a shot from downtown. Kakka moves away and avoids it.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ammond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakka.
Ammond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kakka defends it well.
Ammond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Kakka with that takedown attempt.
Ammond with the counter takedown but Kakka avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niudu Kakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ammond throws a push kick but Kakka slaps the foot to one side.
Ammond throws the kick towards the body but Kakka avoids it.
Ammond throws a sloppy head kick and Kakka moves out of range easily.
Ammond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Kakka does no damage.
Ammond's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakka is able to avoid easily.
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches.
And Ammond tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ammond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ammond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakka. Kakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakka. Ammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakka moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakka. Ammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakka checks a low kick from Ammond.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ammond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kakka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakka tries to clinch but Ammond is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wale Ammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kakka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ammond fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Ammond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kakka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Ammond looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Ammond thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ammond somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Wale Ammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Ammond is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakka for a finish.
Kakka is really stuck here.
Kakka is working hard here to advance position.
Will Ammond go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T4##SUB2#
Ammond is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kakka is defending well though. Ammond let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ammond is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kakka reverses the position brilliantly into Ammond's guard!
Kakka preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ammond working for a triangle but Kakka defends it easily.
Niudu Kakka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kakka lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wale Ammond.
I think Kakka 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niudu Kakka!
Wale Ammond was interviewed post fight and said 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Ammond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alligator avoids it really well and circles away.
Alligator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ammond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ammond with a body shot.
Alligator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alligator wants it to stay on the feet.
Alligator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wale Ammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ammond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alligator is out of range and Ammond settles back down. #TD#
Ammond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ammond wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Ammond postures up.
Ammond lands a couple of elbows.
Ammond has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ammond advances to half guard.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alligator is not content to let Ammond control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ammond lands a nice short elbow.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator is looking to improve his position.
Ammond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alligator trying to control but Ammond postures up.
Alligator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ammond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ammond wants to work for an arm triangle but Alligator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Ammond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alligator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ammond sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ammond is looking for a kimura here.
Ammond wants to control but Alligator is keeping him busy.
Ammond 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.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ammond wants to take a breather but Alligator is having none of it. #SUB#
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alligator has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Ammond is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator wants to control but Ammond is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Alligator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ammond.
Ammond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ammond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Ammond has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ammond 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.
Alligator is looking to control Ammond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alligator avoid being mounted?
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Ammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Ammond there.
Alligator trying to control but Ammond postures up.
Alligator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ammond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ammond prevents Alligator from improving his position.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ammond lands a nice short elbow.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alligator trying to control from the bottom.
Alligator is looking for a sweep. Ammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ammond is trying to control. Alligator wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ammond prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Ammond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alligator has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond moves into full mount! Alligator won't be happy about that!
Ammond lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ammond prevents Alligator from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Ammond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alligator tries to hold on but Ammond pushes him away.
Ammond is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alligator takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ammond dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Ammond is working Alligator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is adopting a defensive guard.
Wale Ammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ammond is in close to Alligator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Alligator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond is in close to Alligator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Alligator controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Ammond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Alligator working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond chips away with some ground and pound.
Alligator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator controlling the position.
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alligator's head.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass. #SUB#
Ammond 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.
Alligator wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Ammond tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
Ammond works over Alligator with some ground and pound from guard.
Ammond prevents Alligator from getting back to his feet.
Ammond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet but Ammond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ammond scoring with some ground and pound.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alligator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alligator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ammond is working away from the top position though.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Ammond has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ammond seems to be looking for submissions.
Ammond slips a nice elbow through Alligator's hands, connecting with Alligator's forehead.
Alligator is trying is best to control the position here.
Alligator pushes Ammond off looking to stand but Ammond dives back in and keeps control. #T3##SUB#
Ammond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alligator defends it well.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alligator is controlling Ammond's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Ammond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alligator gets full guard.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ammond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ammond postures up.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Alligator is looking to stand up but Ammond isn't so interested in that idea.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alligator can do to turn this around?
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Alligator controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Alligator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond pushes down on Alligator's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alligator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ammond scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2#
Alligator kicks Ammond off and gets back to his feet.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Ammond.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Ammond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alligator moves out of range of the leg kick from Ammond.#TD#
Ammond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alligator to the mat! Alligator manages to get full guard.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Ammond postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ammond drops back looking for a leg! Alligator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alligator manages to kick Ammond off! Ammond jumps back into Alligator's guard.
Alligator controlling Ammond's posture. #T1#
Ammond postures up.
Ammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ammond slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator is trying to stand. #SUB#
Ammond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alligator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ammond.
Ammond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alligator's head.
Alligator is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ammond is looking for a kimura but Alligator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ammond to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ammond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Ammond is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alligator is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Black Alligator stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh....... You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time.... I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.

Event: RFL-54
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kakka blocks the leg kick.
Kakka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ammond defends it well.
Kakka throws a head kick but Ammond moves out of range.
No luck for Ammond with that takedown attempt.
Kakka throws out a counter right but Ammond avoids it with no problem.
Kakka throws a right and a left that Ammond avoids nicely.
Kakka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.#TD#
Ammond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kakka's guard.
Kakka keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond lands a couple of elbows.
Ammond has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Kakka is keeping the position.
Ammond stopping the sweep attempt from Kakka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Kakka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ammond. #T1#
Kakka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakka keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ammond content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kakka has locked up a guillotine! Kakka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ammond is holding on here and Kakka must be using up a lot of energy. Ammond has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kakka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niudu Kakka!
The defeated Wale Ammond had this to say: 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RFL-50 Hungry Lions
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Ammond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Wagenknecht throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ammond was covering up waiting for the punch and Wagenknecht finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ammond controls Wagenknecht momentarily but Wagenknecht frees himself.
Wagenknecht is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Wagenknecht has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagenknecht defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wagenknecht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well.
Ammond manages to get to full guard.
Ammond is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Ammond looking to control. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht 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. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht drops back looking for a leg! Ammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ammond manages to kick Wagenknecht off! Wagenknecht jumps back into Ammond's guard. #T2##SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Wagenknecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagenknecht preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wagenknecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ammond is keeping the position for now.
Wagenknecht stands and throws Ammond's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ammond tries to bench press Wagenknecht off him but Wagenknecht keeps the position. #T3#
Wagenknecht trying to control the position but Ammond is working away. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wagenknecht working away.
Wagenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagenknecht has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht looking for a guillotine from mount but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagenknecht has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Ammond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wagenknecht. #T4#
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Wagenknecht from controlling successfully.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
Wagenknecht passes Ammond's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagenknecht pulls his head out easily.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ammond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Wagenknecht is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Wagenknecht manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ammond on his heels. He'll look to pass Ammond's guard now, I'm sure.
Wagenknecht wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ammond wants to control from the top but Wagenknecht keeps moving.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Ammond throwing strikes from guard but Wagenknecht blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronald Wagenknecht has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ammond is posturing up here but Wagenknecht has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ammond tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ammond has to tap! Slick submission there by Wagenknecht!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Wagenknecht!
A relieved looking Ronald Wagenknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RFL - 45 Rise Up!
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ammond quickly recovers to half guard.
Ammond gets back to full guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ammond is keeping the position.
Ammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ammond is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith grinds an elbow into Ammond's temple.
Ammond is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Ammond is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond gets back to half guard.#T1#
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ammond is trying to control but can't.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ammond sees it coming and defends easily.
Ammond trying to control from the bottom.
Ammond is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Ammond moves into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ammond looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ammond is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ammond is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ammond has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Ammond trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ammond working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ammond is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Smith stands and throws Ammond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ammond wants to control but Smith postures up.
Ammond gets back to half guard.
Ammond tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Ammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ammond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Ammond is defending well. #SUB#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ammond is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Ammond's guard.
Ammond controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Ammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Ammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammond, not yet.
Scott Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ammond is retaining full guard. #T1#
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ammond's guard. #SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Ammond gets full guard.
Ammond trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith passes Ammond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ammond seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up.
Smith is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith passes to side control. #T2#
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ammond is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Smith 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.
Ammond wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Ammond defends it.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Ammond manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Ammond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ammond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Ammond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scott Smith!
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Gervais connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Ammond gets a takedown into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais is looking to escape.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ammond is looking for submissions but instead, Gervais has regained full guard.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gervais's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to pass to mount.
Ammond uses his free foot to push down on Gervais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gervais. #T1#
Ammond throws some wild stikes that Gervais manages to avoid easily.
Ammond connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ammond lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Ammond jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gervais manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ammond in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gervais holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving position. #SUB2#
Ammond is trying to get an arm triangle but Gervais is defending well.
Ammond sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gervais is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ammond tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Gervais is looking to reverse the position.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ammond advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ammond goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gervais is on top in guard.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gervais's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gervais has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ammond is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ammond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Ammond there. #SUB2#
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura but Gervais is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gervais manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Gervais controlling the position.
Ammond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Ammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gervais works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Gervais is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond trying to control but Gervais is working from the bottom.
Ammond is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gervais jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ammond.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond in side control, throwing shots but Gervais defends.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Ammond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ammond tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Ammond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gervais prevents Ammond from moving into mount.
Gervais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gervais struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gervais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Gervais.
Gervais creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ammond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ammond is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gervais is trying to control. Ammond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gervais looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gervais is controlling the pace. #T3#
Gervais is trying to control the action in half guard but Ammond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gervais wants to free his trapped foot but Ammond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond is looking to control Gervais's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ammond avoid being mounted?
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Gervais missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gervais prevents Ammond from improving his position.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Gervais wants to stand up but Ammond is controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ammond wants to improve his position but Gervais is controlling well.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gervais pulls his head out easily.
Ammond is looking to improve his position.
Ammond is trying to maintain the position but Gervais is very close to passing his half guard.
Gervais controlling the pace.
Ammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Gervais will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gervais with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gervais digs a good body shot into Ammond's ribs.#TD2#
Gervais gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gervais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Ammond seems to be working for a kimura but Gervais defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais is pressing down on Ammond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ammond is looking to work some ground and pound but Gervais has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Ammond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gervais dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Gervais sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gervais doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gervais manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gervais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ammond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gervais gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ammond controls Gervais momentarily but Gervais frees himself.
Gervais looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Gervais wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Gervais is pushing down on Ammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Gervais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ammond tries to roll over but Gervais keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ammond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Ammond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gervais won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
Gervais throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gervais controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ammond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gervais would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ammond wants to sweep but no luck.
Gervais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gervais is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gervais is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ammond scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ammond stops Gervais from getting back to his feet.
Gervais on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gervais keeping hold of Ammond's head, controlling as best he can.
Ammond is looking to take a break and control but Gervais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wale Ammond just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Gervais feints a jab promting Ammond to slip. Gervais then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ammond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Gervais. No joy for Ammond on that attempt.
Ammond has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gervais to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Gervais drops Ammond with a beautiful combination! Ammond stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gervais is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ammond is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ammond limp body while Gervais jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Gervais waved his t-shirt featuring Fanatic ($125)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 39: Joe vs Sadollah
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ammond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ammond is in Morris's guard.
Ammond pushing down on Morris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ammond.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Ammond seems to be working for a kimura but Morris defends the submission attempt.
Morris is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ammond is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Ammond is looking to advance position but Morris won't allow it.
Morris is looking to control Ammond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is pressing down on Morris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morris is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ammond in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Morris tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ammond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond is the new lightweight champion!
Wale Ammond managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 37
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ammond is just out of range.
Ammond checks a low kick from Oliveira.
Ammond moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Ammond clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ammond gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
Ammond trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira controlling Ammond's posture.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Ammond landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself. #T1#
Ammond postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Ammond stops Oliveira from standing up.
Ammond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ammond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ammond lands a couple of digs.
Ammond pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond moves nicely into side control.
Ammond tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oliveira's legs. #SUB#
Ammond is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ammond is working Oliveira over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Ammond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ammond in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Ammond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ammond's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ammond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ammond is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oliveira throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ammond's body to avoid the submission. Ammond has instead reached around Oliveira's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ammond arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 34 - Danton vs Orndorf
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ammond looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Ammond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ammond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villa keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Ammond.#SUB#
Ammond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Villa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ammond's guard! Nice work there by Villa! #SUB#
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Villa defends it easily.
Ammond is trying to keep Villa in close. #T1##SUB#
Ammond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Villa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Villa has managed to get both his arms back between Ammond's legs - danger averted.
Villa wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Villa being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Ammond is looking for a triangle but Villa pushes his legs off easily.
Ammond looking to control.
Villa stopping the sweep attempt from Ammond.#SUB#
Ammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.
Ammond trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Villa trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ammond landing some decent shots from guard.
Ammond tries to free his leg and advance position but Villa is retaining full guard.
Ammond stands and throws Villa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Ammond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Villa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Villa.#T3#
Ammond is trying to control Villa's posture but Villa avoids it.
Ammond manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ammond wants to control but Villa passes into side.
Ammond tries to improve position but can't.
Ammond is working hard here to advance position.
Ammond struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond tries to buck Villa off but Villa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Villa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ammond is looking for a sweep.
Ammond is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ammond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Villa's best efforts.
Ammond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Villa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ammond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Villa prevents Ammond from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond trying to control but Villa postures up.
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Villa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ammond drives through with a takedown into Villa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ammond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ammond is working for a kimura but Villa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond working the head and body with strikes.
Wale Ammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ammond wants to advance to full mount but Villa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Villa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ammond.
Ammond trying to control but Villa is working from the bottom.
Ammond is in close to Villa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Villa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ammond throws a big elbow that misses.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ammond postures up. #SUB2#
Villa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ammond defends it easily.
Ammond passes Villa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ammond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Villa is not content to let Ammond control the position.
Villa has hold of Ammond's hands but Ammond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ammond winds up and cracks Villa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ammond prevents Villa from improving his position.#SUB#
Ammond seems to be working for a kimura but Villa defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Ammond lands with a punch from half guard.
Ammond wants to take a breather but Villa is having none of it.
Ammond not doing much here.
Ammond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ammond passes to side control.
Villa wants to control but Ammond postures up.
Villa is breathing heavily.
Ammond lands a nice forearm strike.
Villa is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Ammond looks up at the clock and then as Villa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ammond smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ammond connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Villa some visible discomfort.
Villa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ammond trying to control the position but Villa is working away.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villa can do to turn this around?
Ammond working the ground and pound.
Ammond cracks Villa with a big elbow.
Ammond controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ammond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ammond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ammond gets a double leg takedown into Villa's guard.
Ammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Villa has momentary wrist control but Ammond slips an elbow through the middle.
Ammond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ammond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villa's guard.
Ammond throwing shots but Villa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ammond is working for a submission of some sort.
Ammond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ammond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Villa defends it well.
Ammond is stalling here. Villa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ammond seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Villa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Villa working away.
Ammond stops Villa from passing to mount.
Ammond is trying to control Villa's posture but Villa avoids it.
Villa trying to control the action but Ammond is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ammond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ammond sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ammond wants to free his trapped foot but Villa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ammond is taking a breather. Villa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Villa trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Ammond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ammond has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ammond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ammond has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond wants to take Villa's back here but Villa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ammond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Villa is trying desperately to improve position.
Ammond controlling his opponent.
Villa can't escape the position.
Villa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond scoring with strikes but Villa is staying in there.
Ammond controlling his opponent.
Jackson Villa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ammond fails to advance to Villa's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ammond 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wale Ammond thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Jackson Villa had this to say: 'My opponent was the better fighter, I have nothing but respect. He showed me I got holes in my game. I'll be back.'.

Event: RISE 30 - Aron vs Orndorf
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Ammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gervais defends it nicely.
Ammond tries to clinch but Gervais moves out of range.
Ammond has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gervais is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gervais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Ammond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gervais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ammond.
Gervais keeping full guard, as Ammond tries to pass.
Ammond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gervais trying to control the position here.
Gervais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond is looking to advance position but Gervais has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gervais prevents Ammond from getting the reversal.#T1#
Ammond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ammond is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Gervais controlling from mount.
Gervais has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ammond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ammond is desperately trying to improve his position but Gervais has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Ammond tries to reverse the position but Gervais maintains control.
Gervais controlling his opponent.
Gervais avoids the attempt from Ammond to control.
Ammond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gervais avoids the attempt from Ammond to control.#T3#
Ammond is looking to improve his position but Gervais isn't that keen on the idea.
Gervais scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ammond?
Gervais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ammond is looking to escape.
Ammond is looking to get to half guard.
Ammond wants to hold on but Gervais pushes him away.
Gervais prevents Ammond from getting the reversal.#T4#
Ammond tries to lock up and control but Gervais gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gervais trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gervais controlling the position easily from mount.
Ammond tries to reverse the position but Gervais maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gervais with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond tries to hold on but Gervais postures up.
Ammond can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Gervais dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gervais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gervais cracks Ammond with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Wale Ammond has been cut.#TD2#
Ammond shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gervais napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gervais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ammond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gervais has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ammond but great work by Gervais.
Ammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Ammond is looking for a sweep.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Gervais trying to control the action but Ammond is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ammond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ammond is trying to control Gervais's posture but Gervais avoids it.
Ammond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gervais presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ammond holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gervais tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Samuel Gervais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gervais throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gervais controlling from mount. #T2#
Ammond is looking to improve his position but Gervais isn't that keen on the idea.
Gervais misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ammond is working to get back to half guard.
Gervais content just to control the position here.
Ammond wants to control but Gervais is having none of it.
Ammond sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gervais is thwarting Ammond's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Gervais controlling the action here.
Gervais missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions off his back.
Gervais is looking to take a break and control but Ammond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ammond regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ammond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gervais is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ammond.
Ammond is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Ammond can't do much from the bottom here.
Gervais happy to just control the position for now.
Ammond is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ammond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Ammond is staying active underneath Gervais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Gervais dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wale Ammond's cut.
That's time! Gervais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Gervais misses the target. #TD2#
Ammond feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Gervais keeps moving.
Gervais is adopting a defensive guard.
Gervais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ammond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ammond is one step ahead there.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Gervais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gervais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ammond can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ammond chips away with some ground and pound.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond being controlled here momentarily.
Ammond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ammond throws a big elbow that misses.
Gervais is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ammond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ammond pushes down on Gervais's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Ammond is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gervais reverses the position - he's now on top in Ammond's guard. #SUB2#
Ammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gervais can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ammond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gervais manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gervais is keeping the position for now.
Ammond is fighting to break Gervais's control of his arms but Gervais is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gervais not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gervais controlling the position.#T3##SUB2#
Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Gervais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.#REVR#
Ammond working a defensive guard but Gervais passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gervais content to control rather than advance.
Ammond trying to get back to full guard but Gervais takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gervais trying to control but Ammond is having none of it. #T4#
Ammond regains half guard.
Ammond wants to get back to full guard.
Gervais is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond is looking for a sweep. Gervais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wale Ammond just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wale Ammond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ammond or perhaps it was just good defense by Gervais, which made it look bad.
Gervais throws the kick towards the body but Ammond avoids it.
Ammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Gervais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Gervais pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gervais looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gervais.
Ammond feints the counter takedown.
Ammond shoots in and drives through. Gervais sprawls well.
Gervais scores with a leg kick.
Gervais throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gervais fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ammond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gervais counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samuel Gervais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wale Ammond.
Ammond shoots in for a double leg but Gervais sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ammond is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An inside leg kick lands from Gervais. #T1#
Gervais thuds his shin into the meat of Ammond's side.
Gervais throws a shot to the body.
Gervais throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ammond throws a low kick, looking for Gervais's leg but Gervais calmly moves out of range.
Gervais moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gervais throws a right and a left that Ammond avoids nicely.
Gervais cracks Ammond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Ammond is rocked!
A head kick by Gervais - that's a beauty! Ammond is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gervais can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Gervais thanked Forge Clothing Co. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Wale Ammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Ammond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morris thows a body kick. Ammond tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ammond wants to slow Morris down by chopping away at his legs.
Morris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ammond ducks right into an uppercut from Morris.
Ammond throws a leg kick but Morris moved away.#CL#
Ammond gets a clinch.
Morris is struggling to control the position.
Ammond just leaning against Morris, taking a breather.
Morris wants to stall.
Morris cracks Ammond with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Morris breaks the clinch.
Ammond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ammond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Morris misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Ammond counters with a single leg into guard. Morris didn't expect that.
Ammond advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ammond has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Morris is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ammond yanks on the arm and Morris is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ammond.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Marks avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Ammond tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ammond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ammond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ammond.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gregory Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.#T1#
Marks tries a low kick but Ammond avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Ammond lands but Marks takes it in his stride.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
As Marks backs away, Ammond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Ammond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage. #TD2#
Marks jumps into guard, dragging Ammond to the mat. #T2#
Ammond postures up. #SUB2#
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Marks looking for a guillotine here but Ammond defends easily. #SUB2#
Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marks has his foot on Ammond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ammond works his way back into a safe position though.
Ammond tries to stand but Marks is controlling from the bottom.
Marks trying to control the position. #T3#
Ammond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ammond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Ammond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Ammond ducks down to avoid it.
Ammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ammond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks wants to break free but Ammond has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ammond defends it nicely.
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ammond tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ammond to the ground. Ammond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Ammond feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with a hook to the body
and Ammond counters with a nice body kick.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Ammond throws a counter high kick but Marks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. Marks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Ammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks misses with a body shot #CL#
and Ammond counters by clinching up.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ammond lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3##CL#
Ammond has managed to clinch.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ammond is keeping busy.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Marks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ammond after a bit of a struggle.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Ammond has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Marks has been cut.
Ammond misses with a punch on the inside.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage. #T4#
Marks wants a takedown but no success here.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A good leg kick by Ammond.
Marks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ammond counters with a low kick, right behind Marks 's knee.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ammond throws a nice head kick!
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Ammond moves his leg out of the way.
Marks misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks goes for a double leg but Ammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ammond continues to drive forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ammond.
Marks swings for the body but Ammond moves out of range. #T1#
Marks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond. #CL#
Ammond rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
Marks is trying to break free.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ammond as Marks tries to tie him up. #T2#
Marks 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. Marks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.#CL#
Ammond closes the distance and clinches.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter by clinching up but Marks breaks away and moves out of range.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ammond. Ammond obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ammond as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Ammond drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Ammond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond. #T4#
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ammond gets an underhook and turns Marks into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marks has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond working Marks over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ammond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Wale Ammond is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Ammond.
A head kick misses from Ammond.
Ammond stuffs the takedown.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Ammond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ammond tries to keep at a distance but Marks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks trying to stall but Ammond improves his position.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD2#
Marks is trying to trip Ammond. He has hold of a leg but Ammond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.
Ammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Marks has gone for a leg lock! Ammond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marks's guard.#REVR##T2#
Ammond wants to stand but Marks is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ammond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ammond continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from Ammond.#SUB2#
Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ammond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ammond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Marks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ammond throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Ammond is looking to slow Marks down with leg kicks.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ammond is just out of range.
Ammond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond had his way with Gregory Marks in that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter with a takedown but Marks is quick to defend against it.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Ammond counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond ducks under a wild hook from Marks.#CL#
Ammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond slows down the pace here.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ammond up against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marks taking a breather.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Ammond can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregory Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:43
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wale Ammond made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gregory Marks had this to say: 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.

Event: RISE 24 - Slaughter vs Onera
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Gervais.
An inside leg kick from Ammond misses.
A jab from Gervais finds it's way through Ammond's defenses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Gervais! Ammond is out on his feet! Gervais rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ammond is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ammond is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Gervais!
Samuel Gervais seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.

Event: RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ammond has Nikos up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikos avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage. #BC2#
Nikos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ammond scores with a nice body kick.
Nikos throws the left hand but Ammond avoids the punch easily.
Nikos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ammond. #CL#
Ammond moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Nikos manages to break the clinch.
Nikos misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nikos shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Ammond rushes Nikos and presses him up against the cage.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Nikos blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to work over Nikos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ammond digs a right hand into Nikos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikos's gas tank. #T1#
Ammond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ammond misses with some punches.
Nikos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ammond is defending well for now.#TD2#
Nikos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nikos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nikos controls Ammond momentarily but Ammond frees himself.
Ammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Nikos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Ammond stands up from Nikos's guard - Ammond perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Ammond moves into the clinch.#T2#
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Ammond has a couple of punches blocked by Nikos.
Ammond throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Nikos pulls guard successfully.
Ammond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ammond wants to stand but Nikos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ammond trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ammond looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Ammond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ammond postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ammond feints and then cracks Nikos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikos down.
Nikos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ammond is out of range and Nikos settles back down.
Ammond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nikos misses with a right hand
and Ammond counters with a low kick, right behind Nikos 's knee.
Nikos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Ammond clinches.
Nikos can't find room to land a body shot as Ammond controls the action.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikos.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond lands an elbow that stopped Nikos in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikos avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat. #CL#
Ammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nikos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nikos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ammond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nikos blocks a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikos can do to turn this around?
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikos has had enough of the clinch but Ammond keeps him there for the moment.
Nikos misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ammond.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikos avoids the damage to the body.
Nikos is trying to stall.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Ammond throws an elbow but it misses.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ammond struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikos controls his hands.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ammond.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond digs a right hand into Nikos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikos's gas tank.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ammond.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Nikos tries to break the clinch but Ammond is controlling the position.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Nikos stalling in the clinch but Ammond improves position.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Ammond lands an elbow that stopped Nikos in his tracks for a moment.
Nikos tries to circle away but Ammond has him pinned against the cage.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond throws a head punch that misses.
Nikos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Ammond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikos's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikos.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ammond.
Nikos managing to block the knees to the body from Ammond.
Ammond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikos's defenses. #T3#
Nikos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ammond tries to work over Nikos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ammond lands an elbow inside that Nikos shrugs off.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Ammond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikos avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Nikos blocks a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Nikos is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyrrhus Nikos.
Nikos is trying to break free.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Nikos avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
Ammond stops a takedown attempt from Nikos.
Nikos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ammond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikos avoids it.
Nikos dodges an elbow strike from Ammond. #T4#
Nikos managing to block the knees to the body from Ammond.
Ammond pushes Nikos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikos.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Nikos avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Nikos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ammond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ammond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nikos.
Nikos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ammond circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Ammond closes the distance and pushes Nikos back into the cage.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikos is defending well for now.
Nikos looking to stall.
Ammond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nikos's defenses.
Nikos controlling the action here for a moment.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikos wants to stall.
Nikos tries to pull guard but Ammond won't allow it.
Ammond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikos's elbow. #T1#
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikos wants a takedown but no success here.
Ammond misses with some punches.
Nikos tries a body shot but Ammond blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nikos's brow.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikos avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Nikos avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikos dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikos avoids it.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Nikos prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nikos avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ammond tries a body shot but Nikos blocks it.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Nikos is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyrrhus Nikos.
Nikos misses with a knee strike.
Nikos 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. Nikos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ammond slips a jab from Nikos.#T3##CL#
Ammond pushes Nikos up against the cage in a clinch.
Ammond blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Nikos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ammond clinches up against the cage.
Nikos tries to pull guard but Ammond won't allow it.
Nikos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikos's elbow.
Ammond is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Nikos tries to pull guard but Ammond holds him up against the cage and eventually Nikos drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Nikos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ammond throws the left hand but Nikos avoids the punch easily.
Nikos throws a hook to the side of Ammond's head but Ammond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wale Ammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Nikos flicks out a counter leg kick but Ammond steps away.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ammond scoring well with a low kick there.
Ammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikos throws a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikos or perhaps it was just good defense by Ammond, which made it look bad.
Wale Ammond is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikos misses with a body punch
and Ammond counters with a good, hard body kick but Nikos shrugs it off.
Nikos looks to land a left hand but Ammond moved out of range nicely.
Nikos looks to land a right hand but Ammond moved out of range.
Pyrrhus Nikos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikos shoots in looking for a takedown but Ammond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 18 - Comeau vs Aron 2
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
Messi tries to keep at a distance but Ammond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Messi avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Ammond trying to land knees to the body.
Messi tries to work over Ammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Messi controlling the action here for a moment.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Ammond has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Ammond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Messi sneaks out the side door and pushes Ammond away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Messi avoids a kick to the body.
Messi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ammond throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!#CL#
Ammond moves into the clinch.
Messi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ammond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Messi's efforts to push away.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Ammond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Messi's defenses.
Messi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Barrios Messi has been cut.
I was talking to Ammond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Messi can't find room to land a body shot as Ammond controls the action.
Messi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ammond's elbow.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ammond jumps guard but Messi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Messi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ammond.
Messi tries to circle away but Ammond has him pinned against the cage.
Messi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ammond has double underhooks.
Messi tries to break free but Ammond pushes him back against the cage.
Messi managing to block the knees to the body from Ammond.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Messi avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Messi. #T2#
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Ammond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Messi is defending well for now.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ammond prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
Ammond can't find room to land a body shot as Messi controls the action.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Messi scores with a shoulder strike.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Ammond keeps him there for the moment.
Messi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Messi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond keeps control of Messi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Messi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Messi wants to break free but Ammond has control.
Ammond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ammond obliges.#T3#
Messi tries to break the clinch but Ammond is controlling the position.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Messi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond lands an elbow that stopped Messi in his tracks for a moment.
Messi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ammond won't allow it.
Ammond tries to throw a body punch but Messi avoids it by throwing Ammond back against the cage.
Messi is trying to push Ammond away but Ammond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Messi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Messi blocks an elbow strike.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Ammond is controlling him.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Messi is trying to force a seperation but Ammond has the dominant position.
Messi tries a body shot but Ammond blocks it.
Messi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Ammond lands an elbow just above Messi 's eye.
Messi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ammond throws an elbow but it misses.
Ammond has Messi pressed against the cage, preventing Messi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Ammond is controlling the position.
Messi takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Ammond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Messi regains guard immediately.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ammond preventing the sweep.
Ammond advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Ammond stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barrios Messi's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Messi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Messi tries to get set, Ammond tries to push him back and clinch up but Messi manages to avoid the attempt.
Ammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messi.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Ammond takes the fight into the clinch.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Ammond missing with knees to the body.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ammond prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Messi avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond goes for a takedown attempt but Messi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Messi throws a big shot that misses.
Barrios Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ammond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ammond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Ammond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Messi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Messi is looking for a sweep.
Messi is trying to control Ammond's posture but Ammond avoids it.
Messi stops Ammond from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Ammond stalls from top position.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Messi can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ammond wants to control but Messi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messi is being controlled here.
Wale Ammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ammond advances to mount.
Ammond content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ammond pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ammond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Ammond wants to finish this one by submission but Messi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ammond. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Messi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ammond sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Messi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ammond controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ammond controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barrios Messi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Messi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ammond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ammond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Messi tries to avoid it but Ammond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Messi to the ground. Messi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Messi.
Ammond tries to clinch but Messi is having none of it.
Messi misses with a double jab.
Ammond slips under a jab from Messi.
Messi throws a series of punches but Ammond moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi throws a right hand that Ammond ducks under and follows up with a left that Ammond also avoids with ease.
Ammond lands a head kick! #CL#
Ammond has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Messi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ammond lands an elbow that stopped Messi in his tracks for a moment.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Messi's elbow.
Ammond struggles to land a body shot inside as Messi controls his hands.
Ammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messi.
Ammond blocks a body shot from Messi.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Messi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ammond jumps guard.
Ammond 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.
Messi being controlled here momentarily.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ammond continues to stall.#T3##SU2#
Messi stands up from Ammond's guard - Messi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Messi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Messi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ammond feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Ammond rushes Messi and presses him up against the cage.
Messi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ammond won't allow it.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Messi avoids the damage to the body.
Messi is trying to push Ammond away but Ammond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ammond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messi is trying to push Ammond away but Ammond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Messi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ammond won't allow it.
Messi is trying to force a seperation but Ammond has the dominant position.
Messi blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Messi avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Messi throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Messi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Messi misses with a punch on the inside.
Messi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ammond has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
Barrios Messi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Messi tries to throw a body punch but Ammond avoids it by throwing Messi back against the cage.
Messi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wale Ammond.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
Wale Ammond managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 12 - McKibbon vs Alison
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Shields does no damage. #CL2#
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. #CL2#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
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.#BC#
Shields breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.#REVR#
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.#T2#
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ammond holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
Shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ammond. #CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #TD2#
Ammond gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ammond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #REVB#
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.
#R3#
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. #CL2#
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.#T1##TD#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ammond is on top in guard. #REVB#
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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
Clavette misses with a two punch combination.
Ammond gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Ammond clinches.
Clavette is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ammond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ammond effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Clavette has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ammond uses from the top position. #ES2#
Clavette kicks Ammond off and gets to his feet.
Clavette throws a low kick, looking for Ammond's leg but Ammond calmly moves out of range.
Clavette lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clavette is able to avoid easily.
Ammond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Clavette lands with a shot to the body.
Ammond tries to clinch there but Clavette circles away.
Clavette throws a series of punches but Ammond moves out of range.
Clavette misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Clavette.
Clavette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clavette connects with a body shot that sends Ammond's belly button to the back.
Raoul Clavette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clavette lands a nice shot that snaps Ammond's head back.
Clavette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ammond has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clavette.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Clavette looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clavette throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clavette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ammond defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clavette moves into full mount! Ammond won't be happy about that!
Clavette controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ammond tries to hold on but Clavette postures up.
Clavette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
My spies in Pride inform me that Clavette has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ammond wants to hold on but Clavette pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clavette controlling from mount.
Ammond is bucking up trying to escape but Clavette cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clavette content just to control the position here.
Clavette's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ammond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ammond throws a sloppy head kick and Clavette moves out of range easily.
Ammond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Clavette rushes Ammond and presses him up against the cage.
Clavette letting Ammond take a breather here.
Clavette is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ammond is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clavette as Ammond tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Clavette lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clavette controlling the action here. #T1#
Ammond trying to control but Clavette postures up.
Clavette trying to control the pace. #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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clavette takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette content to control rather than advance.
Ammond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clavette is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Clavette content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clavette swinging wildly here.
Ammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clavette scores with a body shot.
Clavette swinging wildly here.
Ammond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Clavette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Clavette.#T4#
Clavette thuds a left hand into Ammond's body.
Clavette lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clavette goes for a double leg but Ammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ammond continues to drive forward.
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!
Clavette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clavette manages to circle out of the way.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Clavette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ammond misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Ammond is rocked!
Clavette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond moves in looking to clinch but Clavette pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clavette scores with a jab. Ammond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ammond is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Clavette moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Clavette!
Wale Ammond spoke after the fight, saying 'Credit be to Allah.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ammond closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ammond tightens his grip and picks Knowles up, before dumping him to the ground. Knowles manages to land in guard.
Ammond stopping the sweep attempt from Knowles.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Knowles is keeping the position.
Ammond controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond forces his way into half guard.
Knowles is looking for a sweep. Ammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ammond is pressing down on Knowles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knowles is holding on for now.
Ammond slows the pace down in half guard.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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.
Knowles trying to hold on to Ammond's head to control him but Ammond postures up.
Ammond is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Knowles working for a triangle but Ammond defends it easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knowles is trying to keep Ammond in close.
Knowles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ammond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ammond moves into range and clinches up with Knowles.#BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ammond has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Knowles manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Knowles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for a triangle here. Knowles is fighting it but it looks tight! Ammond pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Knowles is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wale Ammond!
In his post fight interview, Wale Ammond gave a big smile as he said 'Yes. i knew I can beat this guy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Ammond throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Kidd moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kidd pulls guard effortlessly.
Kidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ammond's guard. #REVR#
Kidd postures up in Ammond's guard and throws a big left but Ammond blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kidd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ammond pushes a forearm under Kidd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kidd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wale Ammond!
Post fight, Wale Ammond took to the microphone: 'Yes. i knew I can beat this guy.'.

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