PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 1659 p4p, 166 weight class) and Bruno Faze (ranked 2973 p4p, 305 weight class). Alison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Greatest (I am). Faze has chosen Ride on these MOTHA fuckas-by 2PAC as his entrance music. The key to victory for Benny Alison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alison
vs
Faze

193 cm
26
268 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

RISE Nutrition
RAGS of a RONIN

RISE Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Faze!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Faze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alison throws a hook but Faze avoids it easily.
Faze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alison throws a right hand that misses

and Faze counters with a shoot takedown. Alison fights it but they end up in guard.
Alison wants to sweep but no luck.
Faze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Faze tries to free his leg and advance position but Alison is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Faze has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Faze controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Alison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faze doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Bruno Faze has been cut.
Alison throws out a loose jab but Faze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faze defending well as Alison loads up on a big left hand.
Faze tried to score with a low kick but Alison checks it.
Faze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faze misses with an uppercut. Alison saw that one coming.
Faze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alison swivels and escapes.
Faze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alison is fending him off so far but Faze persists. Nope, Alison circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny Alison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Faze.
A jab from Faze misses.
Faze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Faze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alison did well to prevent Faze getting side control.

Faze is trying to work for a kimura but Alison is defending well.
Alison wants to control but Faze is keeping busy.

Alison is defending against the submission attempts here by Faze.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faze wants to work for an arm triangle but Alison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Faze wants to work for an arm triangle but Alison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faze wants to pass the guard but Alison is keeping the position.
Alison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faze wants to pass the guard but Alison is keeping the position.
Alison is looking to stand up but Faze isn't so interested in that idea.
Alison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faze controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Faze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Faze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faze.
Alison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Faze.

Faze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alison to the mat! Alison manages to get full guard.
Alison 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.

Faze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Faze has Alison in his guard.

Faze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Faze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faze trying to control the position here.

Faze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alison defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Faze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Faze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alison is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Faze is looking for a triangle but Alison pushes his legs off easily.
Alison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Faze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alison defends it easily.
Alison wants to control from the top but Faze keeps moving.

Faze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Faze is looking for a triangle but Alison pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alison gets to his feet. Faze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Faze moves forwards but Alison connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That has opened up Bruno Faze's cut even more.
We've been told by Alison's head coaches at Destroyer MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Alison misses.
Bruno Faze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alison ducks under a wild hook from Faze.

Faze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alison wants to control but Faze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faze is looking to stall here but Alison recovers full guard.
Faze tries to free his leg and advance position but Alison is retaining full guard.
Bruno Faze has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faze looking to sit in guard and control but Alison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Faze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Faze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Alison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faze shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Alison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Benny Alison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Faze's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Faze misses with a takedown attempt - Alison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alison wants it to stay on the feet.
Faze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny Alison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Faze.
A swing and a miss from Alison.
Faze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faze somewhat.
Benny Alison is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alison throws a lazy right hand but Faze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faze shoots in looking for a takedown. Alison tries to sprawl out of it but Faze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alison.
Alison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alison lands a head shot.
Alison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

The cut above Bruno Faze's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Faze.
Benny Alison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faze slips under a jab from Alison.
Alison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faze.
Faze moves out of range as Alison strikes.
Alison leaves Faze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Alison lands a big right hand that sends Faze crashing to the mat! Alison stays standing though and waves Faze back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faze misses the jab.
Alison closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Faze! Alison dives in looking to finish! Faze is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Alison!
A pretty intense looking Benny Alison took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Bruno Faze was interviewed post fight and said 'I threw the fight for a payday....'.