RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carver Frost (ranked 2498 p4p, 267 weight class) and Fedor Oumakhanov (ranked 3714 p4p, 394 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Frost
vs
Oumakhanov

203 cm
20
258 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carver Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Oumakhanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Fedor Oumakhanov has been cut.

Oumakhanov instigates a clinch.

Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oumakhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oumakhanov shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.

Oumakhanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oumakhanov or not.
Oumakhanov tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.

Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Oumakhanov moved out of range.
Oumakhanov tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Frost there.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Oumakhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oumakhanov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Frost lands a right hand from hell, dropping Oumakhanov. Frost pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carver Frost!
A victorious Carver Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 3735 p4p, 304 weight class) and Charles Kenway (ranked 3808 p4p, 306 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Chad VanGaalen - Blonde Hash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slater
vs
Kenway

170 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kenway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slater to the ground. Kenway is now in Slater's guard.
Kenway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now.
Kenway trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenway is looking to advance position but Slater has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater avoids the attempt from Kenway to control.
Kenway is desperately trying to improve his position but Slater has a good base and remains in mount.
Slater is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kenway 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.
Slater trying to control but Kenway is having none of it.
Slater pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Slater is working for a guillotine from mount but Kenway frees his head quite easily.
Kenway is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slater has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenway is looking to get to half guard.
Kenway tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kenway is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poor strikes thrown by Slater there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Slater avoids the attempt from Kenway to control.
Kenway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenway wants to hold on but Slater pushes him away.
Slater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater trying to control but Kenway is having none of it.

Slater swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kenway is now in Slater's guard. A big mistake from Slater there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenway wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Kenway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kenway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway working a defensive guard but Slater passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Kenway.
Kenway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slater lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Kenway avoids it well and moves away.
Slater misses with a straight right.
Kenway fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throws a combination that misses

and Slater counters with a single leg into guard. Kenway didn't expect that.
Tim Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenway wants to control but Slater passes easily into half guard.
Slater trying to mount his opponent but Kenway defends it.
Kenway tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.

Kenway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kenway wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Slater is staying active.
Kenway is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Slater is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Slater.
Kenway trying to control here.
Slater controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slater is trying to work for a kimura but Kenway is defending well.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kenway is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Slater is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway's half guard.
Kenway wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Slater trying to mount his opponent but Kenway defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kenway looking for submissions off his back.
Kenway is trying to get back to full guard.
Slater content to control rather than advance.
Slater wants to take a breather but Kenway is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slater continues to hold on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Slater dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kenway goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Slater changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown. Slater tries to sprawl out of it but Kenway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Kenway.
Kenway fails with the takedown.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slater stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Slater does it's job there.
Kenway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slater swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Slater fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Kenway is rocked!
Kenway shoots in but Slater avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenway is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles Kenway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater drops Kenway with a big left hand! Kenway is injured, injured bad! Slater jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Slater!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Slater thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 3861 p4p, 312 weight class) and Eta Knox (ranked 4031 p4p, 322 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think 3000 might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to So Fresh N So Clean. Knox has chosen David Dallas | Runnin' as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

3000
vs
Knox

178 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
3000 misses with a kick to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 3000 was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
As Knox backs away, 3000 returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
3000 is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but 3000 ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and 3000 counters with a thumping low kick.
3000 walks into a jab.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 3000.
3000 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
3000 tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
3000 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
3000 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and 3000 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and 3000 counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
3000 lands a lovely overhand right.

Knox is rocked!
Knox misses with a hook
and 3000 counters with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a hook
and 3000 counters with a solid body kick.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and 3000 counters with a big right hand! Oh Knox is in trouble here! 3000 follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). André 3000!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 23702 p4p, 530 weight class) and Zardu Hasselfrau (ranked 6135 p4p, 425 weight class). Hasselfrau has chosen Guardians Inferno as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Gusmao
vs
Hasselfrau

179 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
152 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zardu Hasselfrau!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselfrau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gusmao as he connects with a hook.
Gusmao keeps the fight on the outside.
Gusmao is looking to counter punch.
Hasselfrau tries to clinch there but Gusmao circles away.
Hasselfrau ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao works Hasselfrau's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Gusmao coming out on top.
Gusmao jabs Hasselfrau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hasselfrau moves forwards but Gusmao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hasselfrau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gusmao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Zardu Hasselfrau has been cut.
Gusmao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hasselfrau tries to clinch up but Gusmao circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hasselfrau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hasselfrau wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance.
Gusmao scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hasselfrau.
Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gusmao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao lands with a nice body punch.
Gusmao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hasselfrau shoots for a double leg takedown but Gusmao sprawls well. He's pushed Hasselfrau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hasselfrau walks into a jab.

Hasselfrau is rocked!
Gusmao lands with an overhand left.
Hasselfrau is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
Gusmao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hasselfrau in his tracks.
Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Gusmao throws a monster overhand right that drops Hasselfrau! Gusmao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Marks (ranked 3706 p4p, 410 weight class) and Niudu Kakka (ranked 2995 p4p, 341 weight class). Marks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Not a Gentleman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marks
vs
Kakka

169 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakka looks to land a combination but Marks avoids it well.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kakka shoots in and gets a takedown into Marks's guard.

Marks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kakka has picked Marks up and slammed him! Marks can't keep hold of the triangle and Kakka manages to pass to side control!
Marks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marks trying to control but Kakka postures up.
Marks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Marks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakka is landing with some decent strikes but Marks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks tries to hold on but Kakka postures up.
Marks is working to get back to half guard.
Kakka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marks hang on?
Kakka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka controlling from the full mount.
Marks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marks trying to control here.

Marks looking for submissions off his back.

Marks looking for submissions off his back.
Marks trying to hold on to Kakka's head to control him but Kakka postures up.
Kakka wants to stand up but Marks is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kakka throws a strike but Marks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kakka 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.
Marks tries to strike from the bottom.
Kakka trying to control but Marks is working from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Marks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakka defends it easily.

Marks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks pulls Kakka in to control the position.

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

Marks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kakka has his hands clasped together but Marks extends and breaks Kakka's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Marks!
A very excited looking Gregory Marks 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Jonsson (ranked 3674 p4p, 382 weight class) and Boris Boulder (ranked 1749 p4p, 217 weight class). Boris Boulder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jonsson
vs
Boulder

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Jonsson misses.
Jonsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Boulder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jonsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jonsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Boulder lands a couple of digs.
Jonsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Boulder with a nice head shot there.
Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boulder on the ground.
Boulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jonsson is rocked!
Boulder landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Jonsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boulder slips nicely into half guard.
Boulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boulder creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Jonsson is out cold and this one is all over! Boulder climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Boulder!
Boris Boulder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Anthony (ranked 3544 p4p, 414 weight class) and Max Onera (ranked 2593 p4p, 318 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Anthony
vs
Onera

195 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Onera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anthony to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Onera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Onera duly obliges.
Anthony misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Anthony.
Onera ducks right into an uppercut from Anthony.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony slips a jab from Onera.
Onera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anthony connects with an inside leg kick.
Anthony throws a hook but Onera avoids it easily.
Onera misses with a wild body shot.
Onera throws a big shot that misses.
Onera swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anthony misses the target.
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. Onera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Onera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Onera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Onera misses with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Onera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anthony finds it's way round the side to connect with Onera's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onera fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Onera misses.
Anthony throwing a counter right hand but Onera manages to avoid it.
Onera slips a jab from Anthony.
Onera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anthony finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anthony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Onera has time to react.
Onera jabs Anthony right on the nose. Anthony blinks but takes it well.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Onera misses with a body shot.
Anthony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Onera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onera misses with a looping left.
Onera misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Onera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
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!
Anthony displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onera throws out the jab.
Onera throws a right hand that misses
and Onera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Onera closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands a jab to the head.
Onera misses with an uppercut
and Anthony counters with a nice body kick.
Anthony misses the jab.
Anthony throws a hook but Onera avoids it easily.
Onera misses with a straight left.
Onera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
A bone on bone clash there as Anthony blocks the leg kick.
Onera throws a combination that misses
and Anthony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Onera loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
It looked like Anthony wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Onera misses with a hook. Anthony ducked under it nicely.
Onera misses with a straight left.
Anthony thuds his right hand into Onera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Onera moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Onera scores with a jab to the body.
Onera throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anthony sends Onera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anthony is motioning to the referee to let Onera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Onera is rocked!
Anthony scores with a jab to the body.
Onera is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
Anthony needs to keep his hands up - Onera had a free shot at his head there.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Onera misses the target.
Onera seems to have recovered his senses.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony throws a jab but it's blocked by Onera.
Anthony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Onera.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Onera misses with a hook to the body
and Anthony counters with a nice leg kick.
Onera misses with a combination
and Anthony counters with an outside leg kick.
Anthony misses with a hook.
Anthony throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Onera.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Onera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Onera misses.
Onera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Onera throws an off balance right hand
and Anthony counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Onera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Onera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Onera loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Onera off balance momentarily.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Anthony.
Onera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Onera there.
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anthony misses with a hook. Onera ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony lands with a nice body kick.
Onera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Onera misses with a hook
letting Anthony counter with a right hand.
Onera avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anthony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Onera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anthony.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Onera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Onera throws a jab when Anthony was well out of range.
Anthony connects with a body shot that sends Onera's belly button to the back.
Onera throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Onera misses with a wild body shot.
Onera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for Onera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony's corner calls for a 1-2. Anthony obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Onera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Onera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Onera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Onera in his tracks.
Onera is breathing heavily.
Onera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Onera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Anthony coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Anthony. That snapped Onera's head back.
Onera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onera was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Anthony backing away here, and Onera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Onera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body. Onera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Anthony throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Onera slips a jab from Anthony.
Onera misses with a double jab.
Onera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onera.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Onera might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anthony has got the better of the exchanges.
Anthony connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony lands with a hook. Onera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anthony fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Onera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony thumps Onera with a low kick.
Anthony lands the left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anthony!
Onera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Anthony missing with a left hand there. Onera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony misses the jab.
Onera blocks a jab.
Onera throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
Onera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anthony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anthony swings for the body but Onera moves out of range.
Onera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anthony.
Anthony shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Onera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Onera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Anthony misses the target.
Anthony scores with the left hand. Onera knows he should have avoided that one.
Anthony slips under a jab from Onera.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Onera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anthony.
Onera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anthony.
A big right from Onera misses.
Onera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anthony lands a leg kick that knocks Onera off balance momentarily.
Anthony scores with a nice head shot.
Onera moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Onera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony thumps Onera with a low kick.
Anthony slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onera throws a leg kick
and Anthony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anthony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony digs a good hook to Onera's body.
Onera moves out of range as Anthony strikes.
Carmelo Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a nice uppercut.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Onera.
Onera misses the body punch
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onera misses with an uppercut. Anthony saw that one coming.
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onera throws a poor cross that misses
and Anthony counters with a nice low kick that buckles Onera's knee momentarily.
Anthony fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Onera ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Onera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Onera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anthony connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Onera scrambles back to his feet.
Anthony scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Onera.
And Anthony counters with a quick kick to the body but Onera blocks it.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
Onera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onera swings widly with a right hand
and Anthony counters with an inside leg kick.
Onera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Onera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anthony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anthony moves out of range as Onera strikes.
Onera lands a nice shot that snaps Anthony's head back.
Onera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onera.
Onera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Onera slips a straight right by Anthony.
Onera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Onera takes a step back to recover.
Anthony scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony scores with a kick to the body.
Anthony connects with a right hand. Onera shakes it off.
Anthony keeps Onera at a distance using the push kick.
Anthony rushes Onera and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Onera is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Anthony piles on the pressure and Onera crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 1428 p4p, 163 weight class) and Franco Dillveux (ranked 2594 p4p, 280 weight class). Alison comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest (I am). Benny Alison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franco Dillveux's chin.

Alison
vs
Dillveux

193 cm
27
271 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
269 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Dillveux!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillveux.
Alison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alison connects with a right hand. Dillveux shakes it off.
Alison stuffs the takedown.
Alison stuffs the takedown attempt from Dillveux. Dillveux gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny Alison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Dillveux.
Alison throws a right hand that Dillveux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillveux also avoids with ease.
Dillveux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dillveux's head backwards.
Alison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Dillveux scores with a takedown into Alison's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillveux stopping the sweep attempt from Alison.
Dillveux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alison swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.
Dillveux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dillveux passes Alison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dillveux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dillveux is trying to control the action in half guard but Alison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alison is trying to get back to full guard.
Alison is refusing to be controlled, as Dillveux sits in half guard.
Dillveux misses with a head shot. Alison uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alison keeping moving, preventing Dillveux from controlling successfully.

Dillveux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux stops Alison from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillveux on the ground.
Dillveux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alison swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillveux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dillveux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alison as he avoids it easily.
Alison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillveux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alison lands a jab.

It looks like Franco Dillveux has been cut.
Dillveux fails with the takedown
and Dillveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco Dillveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Alison.
Dillveux looks winded!
Alison misses with the combination.
Alison cracks Dillveux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillveux gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Alison points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dillveux wakes up just in time to hear Alison thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Slaughter (ranked 608 p4p, 83 weight class) and Wes Ray (ranked 730 p4p, 101 weight class). Slaughter comes into the arena with Bring your Daughter to the Slaughter - Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Ray has chosen The Best Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slaughter
vs
Ray

185 cm
26
199 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Ray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ray gets tackled into the cage by Slaughter. Slaughter maintains the clinch.
Ray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slaughter after a bit of a struggle.
Ray wants a takedown.
Ray tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ray.

Ray drags the fight down to the ground.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ray throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slaughter uses it to pass to side control.
Slaughter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
Ray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
Slaughter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray is not content to let Slaughter control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ray's face as Slaughter controls the position.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ray tries to improve position but can't.
Ray gets back to half guard.
Ray wants to improve his position but Slaughter is controlling well.
Slaughter thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
Slaughter is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter is keen to just control but Ray is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Ray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ray.
Slaughter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slaughter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Slaughter moves into the clinch.
Ray tries to pull guard but Slaughter won't allow it.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray tries to pull guard but Slaughter holds him up against the cage and eventually Ray drops back down to his feet.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slaughter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Slaughter moved out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Ray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaughter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ray can turn it around.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Ray tries to pull guard but Slaughter holds him up against the cage and eventually Ray drops back down to his feet.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Slaughter.
Ray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaughter pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Slaughter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaughter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ray steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Slaughter has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
Ray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.
Ray lands with a good body shot.

Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Slaughter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Come on Slaughter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Slaughter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Slaughter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Slaughter clinches with his opponent.
Slaughter gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray jumps guard but Slaughter stands there with Ray around his waist. Ray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Ray jumps guard but Slaughter stands there with Ray around his waist. Ray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ray jumps guard but Slaughter stands there with Ray around his waist. Ray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ray.
Good body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slaughter walks away with a smile on his face. Ray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter avoids the head kick by Ray.
Slaughter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaughter.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slaughter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Ray misses with a hook. Slaughter ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter slips under a jab.
Slaughter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slaughter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slaughter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slaughter misses the body punch
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Ray connects with a nice looking jab.
Ray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Ray moves away and avoids it.
Ray throws a head kick but Slaughter moves out of range.
Slaughter thuds a left hand into Ray's body.
Slaughter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Good shot there by Slaughter.
Slaughter is looking to wear down Ray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Ray clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slaughter lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray jumps guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ray blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ray is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body.
Slaughter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slaughter walks away with a smile on his face. Ray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Slaughter as he connects with a hook.

Ray is rocked!
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Slaughter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ray has time to react.
Wes Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Slaughter takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray blocking some punches.
Ray fails to pull guard.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.
Slaughter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ray seems to have recovered his senses.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Slaughter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Slaughter forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Ray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slaughter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ray tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.
Slaughter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Slaughter has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray jumps guard but Slaughter stands there with Ray around his waist. Ray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slaughter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Max Slaughter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray is trying to maintain a safe position but Slaughter gets an underhook and turns Ray into the cage.
Slaughter stalling.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ray can do to turn this around?
Ray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Ray pulls Slaughter into guard.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Ray keeping full guard, as Slaughter tries to pass.

Ray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slaughter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Slaughter dominated that second round.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ray pushes Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Slaughter tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaughter gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slaughter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slaughter gets underhooks to prevent Ray's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Slaughter cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Slaughter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
Slaughter digs a right hand underneath Ray's ribcage. Ray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slaughter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slaughter stalling against the cage.
Slaughter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaughter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Slaughter scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slaughter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slaughter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ray with a big uppercut! Ray tries to clinch up but Slaughter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ray to the mat! Ray covers up and Slaughter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Max Slaughter, 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.