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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Knuckles (ranked 4563 p4p, 211 weight class) and Allan Omega (ranked 3197 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Knuckles both land. Nice combination.
Omega scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knuckles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Knuckles gets to his feet. Omega looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knuckles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omega's guard.
Omega wants to stand and escape but Knuckles is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Omega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knuckles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles drops back looking for a leg! Omega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omega manages to kick Knuckles off! Knuckles jumps back into Omega's guard.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omega can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles gets to his feet - Omega follows without any prompting.
Allan Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omega lands with a nice combination. Knuckles backs away looking to recover.
Knuckles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Knuckles moves into the clinch successfully.
Knuckles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omega.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles missing with knees to the body.
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knuckless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Omega counters with a nice body shot.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega sprawls well. Omega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Omega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knuckless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles shoots and misses
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles shoots for a double leg takedown but Omega sprawls well. He's pushed Knuckles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knuckles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Omega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Omega connects with a body shot that sends Knuckles's belly button to the back.
Knuckles avoids a kick to the body.
Omega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Omega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Omega.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Jab by Omega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ashton Knuckles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Omega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Knuckles clinches up with Omega and pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles avoiding damage.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega misses with a few strikes there.
Knuckles throws a big counter combination but Omega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega sprawls well. Omega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega lands with a nice combination. Knuckles backs away looking to recover.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Allan Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Omega lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knuckles.
Ashton Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Knuckles lands a lovely overhand right.
Omega lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
Omega swats away the attempt to clinch by Knuckles.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles closes the distance and pushes Omega back into the cage.
Omega avoiding damage as Knuckles throws knees to the body.
Omega tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knuckles showed some decent athleticism there.
Omega has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knuckles is on him like a limpet, forcing Omega back against the cage.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knuckles jumps into guard, dragging Omega to the mat.
Omega prevents Knuckles from getting back to his feet.
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knuckles working for a triangle but Omega defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omega is aware though and is defending well.
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles is trying to keep Omega in close.
Omega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Omega postures up.
Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Allan Omega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Omega looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
Omega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Knuckles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Knuckles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knuckles tries to bum rush Omega with a series of wild strikes but Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Omega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Knuckles's defenses.
Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Omega.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Omega scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Knuckles. Beautiful body shot.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Omega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles blocks the body kick.
Omega scores with a jab to the head.
Knuckles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Knuckles. Those never looked like landing.
Omega lands a head shot.
Knuckles misses with a combination
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
Omega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Omega.
Knuckles fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Omega.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knuckles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omega thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Omega throws a one two combo.
Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ashton Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Omega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles looks for a takedown but Omega sprawls well.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Omega works over Knuckles's head and body with a nice combination.
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knuckles or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Omega lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Knuckles stuns Omega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega!
Post fight, an emotional Allan Omega said 'Dulles Bush you absolutely suck!'.
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