Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Penn gets caught napping as The Complete Fighter dives in and scores a takedown. Penn manages to retain guard.
Penn is trying to keep The Complete Fighter in close.
The Complete Fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Complete Fighter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Penn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! The Complete Fighter has his hands clasped together but Penn extends and breaks The Complete Fighter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Penn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Penn!
A victorious James Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Laloosh vs Oggleberry - Pip
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Gashi walks into a jab.
Gashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiv defends well and Gashi ends up having to push Tiv into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tiv.#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.#TD#
Gashi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tiv tries to escape but Gashi is in control.
Gashi fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Gashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiv, who protects the arm well.
Tiv is pushing Gashi's head away, looking to escape. Gashi manages to hold on to the position though.
Tiv 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gashi is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiv is defending well.
Gashi is looking to take a break and control but Tiv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiv wants to get back to his feet but Gashi drags him back down.#ES2#
Tiv throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gashi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiv defends it nicely.#T1#
Gashi throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Tiv drops Gashi with a left right combo! Tiv follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Gashi is rocked!
Tiv working the ground and pound.
Oh Gashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiv pulls his head out easily.
Gashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#
Enver Gashi's cut is getting worse.
Tiv lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gashi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tiv jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laxa Tiv!
Laxa Tiv is the new featherweight champion!

Event: RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler 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.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Lawler 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.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it. #SU#
Lawler stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Lawler throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rogers manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Lawler throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Lawler avoids it easily.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Lawler there.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lawler blocks it well.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.#T2#
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Lawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Rogers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawler blocks the leg kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Lawler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers wants to land a leg kick but Lawler is out of range.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Rogers leaves Lawler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler swinging wildly here.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawler dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Lawler jumps back.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler throws a quick counter head kick but Rogers was just out of range.
Rogers throws a lazy body kick
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawler scores with a body shot.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawler.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Lawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Carlos Lawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rogers fakes the leg kick and cracks Lawler in the body.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Lawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers throws a front kick that sends Lawler stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawler as he connects with a hook.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers tried to score with a low kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Lawler moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.
Rogers pushes Lawler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU#
Lawler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. Lawler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
Lawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rogers!
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlos Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler lands a jab.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler misses with a looping right.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Lawler saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler moves out of range easily.
As Rogers looks to move away, Lawler throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
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 Carlos Lawler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Lawler persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawler throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks the body kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range as Lawler throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A jab from Lawler misses.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawler is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawler counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers keeps Lawler at a distance using the push kick.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses. #T2#
Lawler misses with a straight left.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler avoids it.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers cracks the inside of Lawler's front leg.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawler if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Lawler as he checks the leg kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawler!
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Lawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Lawler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Lawler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Lawler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rogers to stand up.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Wade Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Lawler. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Rogers.
Well Lawler 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 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Lawler!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Lawler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Gashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gashi.
Annunziata lands a jab to Gashi's midsection.
Annunziata lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Annunziata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Annunziata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gashi somewhat.
It seemed like Annunziata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annunziata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Annunziata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gashi's head backwards.
Good shot there by Annunziata.#T1#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Annunziata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Gashi is rocked!#CUT2#
Enver Gashi's cut is getting worse.
Annunziata works the jab nicely.
Oh Gashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashi 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.
Gashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Annunziata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gashi! Annunziata lets Gashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Annunziata lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gashi ducks right into an uppercut from Annunziata.
Annunziata cracks Gashi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gashi falls backwards against the ropes. Annunziata follows up with more strikes that drop Gashi to his knees. Annunziata keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gashi! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Annunziata!
Ciro Annunziata is the new featherweight champion!
Ciro Annunziata was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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

#R1#
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
Lawler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Destroyer jabs at Lawler's body.
Nice jab there from Destroyer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawler 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.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Lawler moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawler slips a jab from Destroyer.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destroyer sprawls well. Destroyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawler.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Destroyer scores with a nice head shot.
Destroyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destroyer.#T1#
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer sizes up Lawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
A punch combination from Destroyer misses.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Destroyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Destroyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meatball Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Lawler.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Destroyer lands with a good body shot.
Lawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawler misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Lawler seems unphased.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawler manages to avoid it.
Destroyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Lawler throws a big counter head kick but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Lawler avoids the punch easily.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Destroyer cracks Lawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawler gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Destroyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Destroyer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lawler to the canvas! Lawler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Destroyer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meatball Destroyer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Meatball Destroyer made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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

#R1#
Pontes throws a jab but it's blocked by Berisha.
Berisha shoots in but Pontes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berisha slips a jab from Pontes.
Berisha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pontes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Berisha is rocked!
Berisha 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.
Pontes finds Berisha's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Berisha flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Pontes lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Berisha will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuno Pontes!
Our winner, Nuno Pontes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Galley throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galley tries to move into range but Berisha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galley throws a hook but Berisha blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berisha 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.#TD2#
Berisha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berisha is in Galley's guard.#ES#
Galley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A shot in the inside from Galley.
Galley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galley tries a body shot but Berisha blocks it. #TD2#
Galley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Berisha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galley to the mat. Galley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Galley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berisha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Galley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berisha is looking to break free of the clinch but Galley has double underhooks.
Galley scores with a shoulder strike.
Berisha is working for takedown but Galley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galley tries to work over Berisha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berisha has Galley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Galley.
Berisha looks winded!
Galley scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Galley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Galley.
Galley pushes Berisha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Galley.
Galley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berisha takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Galley.
Galley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berisha.
Galley lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Galley breaks from the clinch.
Galley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Galley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Berisha is rocked!
Facundo Galley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galley circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Berisha tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Galley wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Facundo Galley!

Event: AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Tophat with a hook.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tophat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gashi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tophat throws a combination. Gashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Tophat stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tophat, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Enver Gashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tophat thuds a left hand into Gashi's body.
Tophat connects with a high kick.
Tophat stuns Gashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Tophat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gashi's half guard.#ES#
Gashi kicks Tophat off and gets back to his feet.
Gashi 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.
Gashi is breathing heavily.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body.
Tophat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tophat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tophat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gashi.#TD2#
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Tophat chips away with some ground and pound.
Tophat postures up in Gashi's guard and throws a big left but Gashi blocks it.
Tophat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tophat wants to get up but he can't break Gashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tophat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tophat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gashi keeping moving, preventing Tophat from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Tophat gets to his feet - Gashi follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Tophat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gashi is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat controls the position.
Gashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tophat.
Gashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tophat is working Gashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tophat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away. #T3#
Gashi is looking for a sweep.
Tophat tries to move to mount but Gashi blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Tophat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tophat there.
Tophat lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Tophat feints and as Gashi raises his hands in defense, Tophat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tophat avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat wants to pass the guard but Gashi is keeping the position.#SU2#
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tophat. #TD#
Gashi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Tophat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tophat pushes Gashi away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tophat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tophat. Tophat obviously looking to wear him down.
Tophat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gashi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Tophat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tophat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tophat throws a head kick but Gashi moves out of range.
Tophat stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tophat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tophat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tophat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gashi is trying to control Tophat's posture but Tophat avoids it.
Tophat lands a few punches from side control.
Gashi is trying to buck Tophat off.#SUB2#
Tophat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tophat cracks Gashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gashi is not content to let Tophat control the position.
Tophat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gashi's legs.
Gashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gashi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tophat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tophat has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tophat wants to control but Gashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tophat working away.#SU2#
Tophat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Joey Tophat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Tophat coming out on top.
Gashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tophat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tophat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tophat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Tophat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat controlling the position.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away.
Tophat is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tophat prevents Gashi from escaping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey Tophat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tophat working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Tophat decides to stand back up.
Tophat lands a head shot.#TD#
Gashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tophat is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tophat works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tophat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Tophat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tophat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tophat lands a jab-cross combination.
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tophat scores with a leg kick.
Gashi looks for a takedown but Tophat sprawls well.
Tophat throws a nice head kick!
Tophat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!#TD#
Tophat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gashi postures up in Tophat's guard and throws a big left but Tophat blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gashi throws an elbow that misses. Tophat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gashi's guard. Nice move by Tophat!#REVB##SUB#
Gashi looking for a guillotine here but Tophat defends easily.
Tophat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Tophat trying to control the position from guard on top but Gashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tophat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gashi wants to control but Tophat postures up.
Tophat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gashi keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gashi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tophat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gashi, who protects the arm well.
Tophat trying to control the position but Gashi is working away. #SU2#
Tophat decides to stand back up. Tophat steps back and let's Gashi get back to his feet.
Gashi slips a jab and a cross from Tophat.
Gashi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tophat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tophat digs a good hook to Gashi's body. #TD#
Gashi 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.
Tophat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gashi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tophat's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Gashi is working an open guard so Tophat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tophat swinging wildly here.
Tophat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Tophat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tophat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tophat.
Gashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tophat is fending him off so far but Gashi persists. Nope, Tophat circles away and we're back to standing.
Gashi darts in looking for a takedown but Tophat gets double underhooks and turns Gashi into the cage.
Tophat is looking for the big counter here.
Tophat stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Tophat dives in and scores a takedown into Gashi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gashi is trying to keep Tophat in close. #SUB#
Gashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tophat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tophat defends well.
Tophat wants to control from the top but Gashi keeps moving.
Tophat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Tophat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enver Gashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tophat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tophat as he jumps to the side.
Tophat cracks Gashi with a good jab.
Gashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tophat works over Gashi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tophat throws a nice looking combination but Gashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tophat lands a really nice looking cross but Gashi seems unphased.
Joey Tophat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tophat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gashi did well to prevent Tophat getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tophat trying to control from half guard but Gashi is working away. #SUB2#
Tophat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gashi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Gashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tophat tries to free his leg and advance position but Gashi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tophat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gashi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tophat is looking to defend but Gashi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tophat! Gashi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tophat taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enver Gashi!
Enver Gashi is the new featherweight champion!
Enver Gashi very nearly forgot to thank Annihilation Apparel 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 22 - Lawler vs Reynolds
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Lawler misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Lawler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lawler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds cracks Lawler with a solid left hand.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a couple of digs.
Lawler 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.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
Reynolds postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lawler covers up, he's hurt! Reynolds keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reynolds and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reynolds can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniis Reynolds!
Deniis Reynolds 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.

Event: RISE 22 - Lawler vs Reynolds
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ngannou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillveux to the mat! Dillveux manages to get full guard.
Dillveux wants to get back to his feet but Ngannou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dillveux is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillveux wants to get back to his feet but Ngannou is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ngannou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ngannou postures up in Dillveux's guard and throws a big left but Dillveux blocks it. #T1#
Ngannou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillveux wants to stand and escape but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou trying to control but Dillveux is working from the bottom.
Dillveux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ngannou throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ngannou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillveux wants to stand up but Ngannou is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dillveux gets a takedown into half guard.
Dillveux lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistar Ngannou has been cut.#SUB#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Ngannou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dillveux scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dillveux wants to control but Ngannou is keeping him busy.
Ngannou wants to sweep but Dillveux has passed to side control!
Ngannou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ngannou tries to buck Dillveux off but Dillveux is having none of it.
Ngannou is trying to control Dillveux's posture but Dillveux avoids it.
Ngannou taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dillveux is looking to take a break and control but Ngannou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dillveux lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Dillveux unloading with bombs!
Dillveux fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Dillveux looking for a guillotine from mount but Ngannou is having none of it.
Dillveux lands with some strikes.#CUT2#
Alistar Ngannou's cut is getting worse.
Dillveux looking to control but Ngannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ngannou gets back to half guard.
Dillveux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
Jeez, Alistar Ngannou's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alistar Ngannou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Franco Dillveux!
A determined Franco Dillveux didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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

#R1##TD2#
Berisha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pallas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berisha postures up. #SUB2#
Berisha 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.
Berisha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallas keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Berisha postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Pallas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berisha is pushing down on Pallas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallas is fighting to maintain full guard but Berisha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Pallas punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berisha is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallas is looking to improve his position.
Berisha working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pallas's thigh. Pallas counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berisha is aware though and is defending well.
Pallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving. #SUB#
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berisha with a nice head shot there.
Berisha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Berisha tries to stand but Pallas is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pallas keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Pallas controls Berisha momentarily but Berisha frees himself.
Pallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Pallas's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berisha controls the pace.
Berisha with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Berisha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berisha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pallas trying to keep a closed guard but Berisha is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berisha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pallas eats them both and turns towards Berisha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Athan Pallas has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Berisha drives through with a takedown into Pallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berisha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armend Berisha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athan Pallas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Berisha drives through with a takedown into Pallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Pallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berisha defends well.
Pallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Berisha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berisha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berisha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas trying to keep a closed guard but Berisha is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berisha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pallas looking for subs off his back but Berisha has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pallas is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Berisha trying to work for an americana but Pallas has managed to regain full guard. #SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berisha trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
Pallas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berisha postures up. #SUB2#
Berisha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berisha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berisha wants to stand but Pallas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Berisha works over Pallas with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Berisha advances position into side control!
Pallas is trying to control Berisha's posture but Berisha avoids it.
Berisha trying to control the position but Pallas is working away.
Pallas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berisha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pallas manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Pallas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Berisha is tapping! Great win for Pallas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Athan Pallas!
Athan Pallas made sure to mention his sponsor, XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lawler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pallas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawler is in Pallas's guard.
Lawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallas is retaining full guard.
Pallas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pallas is looking for a triangle but Lawler pushes his legs off easily.
Lawler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pallas working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pallas being controlled here, momentarily.
Pallas controlling Lawler's posture. #SUB2#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pallas controlling Lawler's posture.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Pallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Lawler 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#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lawler drops back looking for a leg! Pallas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pallas manages to kick Lawler off! Lawler jumps back into Pallas's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
Lawler looks winded!
Pallas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lawler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Pallas keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Pallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallas keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallas is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Lawler dominated that round.
That's time! Pallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pallass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pallas.
Carlos Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lawler looking to score a takedown here. Pallas is defending well but Lawler drives through and ends up in Pallas's guard.
Pallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pallas is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
Lawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pallas working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallas looking to control.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pallas pulls Lawler in close to prevent any damage.
Pallas wants to control the position but Lawler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pallas is pressing down on Lawler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lawler 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Pallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lawler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pallas has his foot on Lawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pallas misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Pallas. #TD2#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pallas regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lawler is looking for a kimura but Pallas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawler to get the leverage.
Pallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler is thwarting Pallas's attempts to control the position.
Lawler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lawler blocks the strikes from Pallas.
Pallas moves into full guard. #SUB#
Pallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawler defends well.#SUB#
Pallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lawler 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. #SUB#
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Lawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallas is retaining full guard.
Lawler slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Pallas is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawler.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallas working a defensive guard here.
Pallas has control of Lawler's left arm, preventing Lawler from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Pallas has his foot on Lawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawler works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pallas trying to control the position.
Lawler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #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.
Pallas is trying to keep Lawler in close. #SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pallas tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Athan Pallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Lawler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Lawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Lawler!
A very excited looking Carlos Lawler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Berisha does no damage.
Reynolds attempts a counter takedown but Berisha avoids it well and moves away.
Berisha throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds cracks Berisha with a solid left hand.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Berisha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Berisha looks winded!
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berisha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Berisha wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Berisha covers up, he's hurt! Reynolds keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reynolds and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reynolds can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniis Reynolds!
Deniis Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Ngannou there.
Ngannou wants to clinch.
Ajax throws a jab when Ngannou was well out of range.
Ngannou slips under a jab.
Ajax throws a right and a left that Ngannou avoids nicely.
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt - Ajax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Ngannou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ajax.
Ajax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Alistar Ngannou has been cut.
Ajax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ngannou.
Martin Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Ngannou.
Ajax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ngannou looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngannou is just out of range.#T1#
Ngannou slips a jab and a cross from Ajax.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Ngannou tries to work over Ajax's front leg with a kick but Ajax checks it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ajax has knocked Ngannou down with a huge combo! Ajax steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ajax misses with a series of wild punches.
Ngannou slips a jab and a cross from Ajax.
Ajax lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax looks to land a combination but Ngannou avoids it well.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ajax has knocked Ngannou down with a huge combo! Ajax steps away and waves a wobbly Ngannou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Ngannou is rocked!
Ajax lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ngannou off his feet! Ngannou tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Ajax!

Event: AnC 4: Majauska vs. Stalker
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Gashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gashi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali moves out of range of the strikes.
Gashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wali pinned against the cage. Wali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Gashi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($600/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Wali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gashi 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. #T1#
Gashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gashi'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.
Gashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wali being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gashi 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gashi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Wali has wrist control.
Gashi controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gashi shoots in but Wali avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Gashi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wali 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.
Gashi landing some decent shots from guard.
Gashi 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.
Gashi 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.
Gashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wali for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Gashi connects with a couple of short punches.
Wali being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Gashi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enver Gashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Gashi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wali!
Gashi staying calm.
Gashi scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gashi working the head and body with strikes.
Gashi cracks Wali with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wali is letting Gashi control him for a moment.
Wali is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gashi is putting a hurting on Wali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gashi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gashi takes a little break here. Wali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Enver Gashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gashi working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gashi landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Wali is rocked!#T2#
Gashi controls the position from side control.
Wali is still in real trouble! Can Gashi finish him?#SUB#
Gashi tries for a kimura but Wali is defending well.
Gashi working away.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Gashi takes a little break here. Wali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB#
Gashi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wali looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gashi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wali is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gashi lets go of the hold and Wali can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enver Gashi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Enver Gashi thanked Annihilation Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.

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

#R1#
Berisha throws a right hand that Willemson ducks under and follows up with a left that Willemson also avoids with ease.
Berisha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willemson swivels and escapes.
Willemson throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Berisha misses.
Berisha shoots in looking for a takedown but Willemson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berisha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Willemson misses with a hook.
Willemson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Berisha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willemson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berisha is in Willemson's guard.
Berisha throwing strikes from guard but Willemson blocks nicely.
Berisha trying to control but Willemson is working from the bottom.
Berisha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha stops Willemson from standing up.
Willemson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berisha on the ground.
Berisha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willemson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Berisha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berisha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willemson's head.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Willemson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berisha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Willemson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Willemson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Berisha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Willemson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Berisha's body to avoid the submission. Berisha has instead reached around Willemson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Berisha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Armend Berisha!
Armend Berisha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Anders Willemson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a great opponent i couldn't have asked for a better fight. I'd like to thank my organization for believing in my talents.'.

Event: RISE 17 - Ray vs Jones
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ngannou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but Alison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alison.
Ngannou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alison to keep the fight standing.
Ngannou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benny Alison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Ngannou.
Alison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngannou.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alison to keep the fight standing.
Ngannou looking to slow down the pace here.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alison to keep the fight standing.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but Alison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ngannou blocks a body shot from Alison.
I was talking to Alison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alison to keep the fight standing.
Alison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngannou is defending well for now.#T1#
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but Alison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but Alison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ngannou fails to pull guard.
Alison tries a body shot but Ngannou blocks it.
Alison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngannou fails to pull guard.
Alison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but Alison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but Alison won't allow it.
Ngannou looks winded!
Ngannou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alison to keep the fight standing.
Alison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but Alison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alison missing with knees to the body.
Alison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngannou's elbow. #T2#
Ngannou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngannou tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ngannou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ngannou tries to pull guard but Alison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Alison. #BC#
Alison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngannou takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Alistar Ngannou has been cut.#KD#
Alison lands a big right hand that sends Ngannou crashing to the mat! Alison stays standing though and waves Ngannou back to his feet!#ROC#
Ngannou is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngannou is holding his hands too far apart here. Alison throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ngannou is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Alison!
In his post fight interview, Benny Alison started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.2
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Gashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Gashi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiv wants to get back to his feet.
Gashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tiv pushes Gashi off looking to stand but Gashi dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Gashi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tiv is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enver Gashi!
Enver Gashi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Galley misses.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Galley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galley! But no joy.
Galley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galley.#TD#
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lawler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Galley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawler yanks on the arm and Galley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Lawler!
Our winner, Carlos Lawler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Gashi dives in and grabs Vovchanchyn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn pushes down on Gashi's head and hops out.#TD#
Gashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vovchanchyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gashi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position. #SU#
Gashi get's back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Gashi. Gashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Gashi ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to counter the offense by Gashi and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Gashi shoots in and gets a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.#T1##SUB#
Gashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control the position but Gashi postures up.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Gashi passes easily into half guard.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gashi. #SUB#
Gashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gashi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard, as Gashi worked for a kimura. #SUB#
Gashi drops back looking for a leg! Vovchanchyn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovchanchyn manages to kick Gashi off! Gashi jumps back into Vovchanchyn's guard. #T2#
Gashi trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn working for a triangle but Gashi defends it easily.
Gashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep here but Gashi controlling him for the moment.
Gashi throwing strikes but missing.
Vovchanchyn trying to keep a closed guard but Gashi is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Gashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vovchanchyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position.
Gashi postures up in Vovchanchyn's guard and throws a big left but Vovchanchyn blocks it. #SUB#
Gashi has gone for a leg lock! Vovchanchyn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gashi's guard.#REVB#
Gashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Vovchanchyn is posturing up here but Gashi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vovchanchyn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vovchanchyn has to tap! Slick submission there by Gashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enver Gashi!

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