Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockhard.
Ajax misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Rockhard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rockhard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ajax throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rockhard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ajax to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Rockhard has been cut.
Ajax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ajax throws a hook but Rockhard blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Rockhard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ajax throws a poor cross that misses
and Rockhard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Rockhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Ajax pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ajax connects with a body shot.
Ajax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockhard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ajax jabs Rockhard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Ajax.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhard with the counter takedown but Ajax avoids it easily.
Ajax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockhard doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Ajax misses with a double jab.
Ajax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Neon's Night Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhard dodges the punch combination from Ajax.
No luck for Rockhard with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ajax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ajax throws a hook to the side of Rockhard's head but Rockhard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockhard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ajax slips a jab and a cross from Rockhard.
Ajax tries to bum rush Rockhard with a series of wild strikes but Rockhard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Good shot there by Ajax.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockhard is defended easily by Ajax.
Martin Ajax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rockhard.
Ajax cracks a nice hook into Rockhard's ribs.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockhard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ajax's waist but Ajax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockhard off to one side. #T4#
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Rockhard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ajax looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockhard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax lands with a nice combination. Rockhard backs away looking to recover.
Rockhard avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Rockhard avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Ajax.
Sloppy strikes from Ajax. Those never looked like landing.
Rockhard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockhard misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Ajax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockhard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rockhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ajax.
Ajax fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockhard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Rockhard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rockhard needs to keep his hands up - Ajax had a free shot at his head there.
Martin Ajax is winning the standup battle so far.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockhard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ajax went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockhard manages to avoid it.
Rockhard feints the counter takedown.
Ajax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Ajax throws a right and a left that Rockhard avoids nicely.
Rockhard unleashes a big counter combination but Ajax bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ajax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockhard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhard is looking for the big counter here.
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhard circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockhard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ajax is fending him off so far but Rockhard persists. Nope, Ajax circles away and we're back to standing.
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockhard circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockhard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockhard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Rockhard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rockhard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ajax has got the better of the exchanges.
Ajax misses with an uppercut.
Ajax scores with a nice right hand.
Ajax misses with a hook. Rockhard ducked under it nicely.
Rockhard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ajax scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Luke Rockhard's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Ajax. Those never looked like landing.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockhard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Ajax misses with a double jab.
Rockhard throws a counter combo.
Ajax punishes Rockhard's body with a nice straight punch.
Ajax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockhard moves away.
Rockhard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax lands with a right hand.
Ajax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ajax cracks Rockhard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Rockhard is rocked!
Ajax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ajax lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rockhard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ajax dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Ajax!
Martin Ajax thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 27 - Barnaby vs Bartoli
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Dillveux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillveux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ajax's waist but Ajax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillveux off to one side.
Dillveux misses with a takedown
and Ajax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Dillveux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillveux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ajax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillveux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ajax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillveux fails with the takedown.#TD#
Dillveux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dillveux showed some decent athleticism there.
Dillveux is keen to just control but Ajax is a slippery customer.
Ajax is trying to stand up here but Dillveux is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Dillveux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ajax is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Dillveux has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Ajax is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Franco Dillveux!
Franco Dillveux took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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

#R1#
Ajax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alison blocks a jab.
Alison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ajax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alison scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Ajax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alison.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ajax got wobbled bad by a big combination! Alison presses forward with punches and knees until Ajax stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ajax closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Silva Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Silva Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Silva Jr. #CUT2#
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Martin Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Ajax does no damage.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Silva Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax walks into a stiff left hand from Silva Jr.
Ajax lands with an overhand left.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Ajax. #T1#
Silva Jr works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Ajax is breathing heavily.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva Jr manages to avoid it.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Silva Jr counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ajax to the canvas!
Silva Jr passes Ajax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ajax tries to kick Silva Jr off but Silva Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ajax defend it? Silva Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Ajax is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ajax's waist but Ajax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Ajax drops Cruz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cruz looks back up at him and smiles so Ajax waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Nilton Cruz has been cut.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
As Ajax tries to get set, Cruz tries to push him back and clinch up but Ajax manages to avoid the attempt.
Ajax throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Ajax fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
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!
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ajax is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ajax can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz wants to control but Ajax is keeping him busy.
Ajax pushes Cruz off looking to stand but Cruz dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Ajax has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Ajax back against the cage.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Ajax manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nilton Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajax will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruz up against the cage.#BC2#
Ajax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ajax sprawls well.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ajax sprawls well. Ajax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Ajax.
Martin Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ajax is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Ajax pushes Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Ajax.
Ajax ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cruz out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Ajax!

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

#R1#
Rude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Rude misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ajax misses the target.
Ajax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rude lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rude avoids the body shot from Ajax.
Ajax misses with the combination.
It seemed like Rude was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ajax just misses with a punch to the body.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ajax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Rude.#T1#
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Rude works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajax misses with a double jab
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Ajax is looking to wear down Rude with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ajax was well out of range. Poor timing from Rude.
It looked like Ajax was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ajax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Rude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajax doesn't seem phased though.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Rude throws a series of strikes that have Ajax backpedaling.
Ajax slips under a jab.
Ajax takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rude looks to land a combination. Ajax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Ajax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax throws a combination that misses
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Rude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rude missing with a left hand there. Ajax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Ajax misses
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Rude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rude is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Ajax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rude changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rude slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rude lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ajax doesn't seem phased though.
Rude lands a jab to the head.
Rude might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Rude avoids them all with ease.
Ajax throws a body shot but no joy.
Rude throws a right and a left that Ajax avoids nicely.
Ajax swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Rude.#T4#
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rude.
Rude cracks Ajax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rude scores with a decent looking hook.
Rude is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ajax had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Rude misses the target.
Ajax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Rude has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Ajax misses.
Ajax misses with a combination
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Ajax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rude scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Rude dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rude throws a body shot but no joy.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ajax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rude comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ajax might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Rude throws an overhand right that lands on Ajax's shoulder, as Ajax tries to avoid the shot.
Ajax throws a combination that misses
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax looks to land a combination but Rude avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude lands a jab to the head.
Rude lands a body shot.
Rude fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Rude slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Rude moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rude scores with a four punch combination!
Ajax throws a right hand that Rude ducks under and follows up with a left that Rude also avoids with ease.
Ajax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Rude has been cut.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Rude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ajax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Ajax on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ajax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rude finds it's way round the side to connect with Ajax's head.
Rude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax misses with a few strikes there.
Rude backs away from a small jab... but Ajax lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Rude crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Ajax with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Martin Ajax!
The defeated Bobby Rude had this to say: 'He poked my eye what a prick......BS'.

Event: RISE 8 - Lord vs Diaz
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Ajax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Ajax tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knuckles counters with a left and a right that stings Ajax.
We've been told by Ajax's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ajax throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Ajax misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Ajax is predictable there
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax with a poor takedown
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajax misses with a hook
and Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Ajax will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Ajax's body.#TD#
Ajax decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Knuckles kicks off Ajax and gets to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Knuckles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ajax throws a sloppy head kick
letting Knuckles counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knuckles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ajax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ajax is rocked!
Ajax is breathing heavily.
Knuckles cracks Ajax with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
Bobby Knuckles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 2 - Calvero vs Hendricks
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Rude cracks a nice hook into Ajax's ribs.
Ajax goes for a double leg but Rude avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rude continues to drive forward.
Ajax misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rude counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rude blocks the leg kick.
Rude tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Ajax forces Rude back against the cage and clinches.
Ajax jumps guard but Rude stands there with Ajax around his waist. Ajax gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rude lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Rude - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rude scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rude throws a head punch that misses.
Rude is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ajax is keeping busy.
Ajax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rude misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Ajax gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude is looking for a sweep. Ajax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Rude regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ajax wants to control from the top but Rude keeps moving.
Rude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rude looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES2#
Rude pushes Ajax off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ajax tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Ajax throws a lazy head kick
and Rude counters with a one-two to the body.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Ajax drops Rude with a beautiful combination! Rude stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ajax is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Rude has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rude circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Ajax throws a leg kick but Rude checks it. #CL#
Ajax clinches up with Rude and pushes him back against the cage.
Ajax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rude lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Ajax turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ajax manages to end up in side control.
Rude is trying to improve his position.
Ajax working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rude can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rude is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Ajax politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ajax prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ajax wants to control but Rude is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ajax tries for a kimura but Rude is defending well. #T3#
Rude gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ajax stops Rude from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rude is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Rude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ajax is pushing down on Rude's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rude is fighting to maintain full guard but Ajax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ajax trying to mount his opponent but Rude defends it.
Rude is looking for a sweep. Ajax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rude is trying to maintain the position but Ajax is very close to passing his half guard.
Ajax frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ajax controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been informed that Rude has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rude is desperately trying to improve his position but Ajax has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Martin Ajax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Rude's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rude misses the target.
Rude connects with a single shot there.
Ajax misses with the combination.
Ajax tries to land a body kick
and Rude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rude throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Ajax misses
and Rude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ajax misses with a few strikes there.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajax.
A cross from Rude lands.
Ajax doesn't manage to clinch there - Rude circles away.
Ajax throws a leg kick
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ajax moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rude has a couple of punches blocked by Ajax.
Ajax tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rude smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Rude. #T1#
Ajax throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin Ajax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rude connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rude circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Rude blocks a head kick by Ajax.
Ajax throws a head kick but Rude moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ajax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ajax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rude circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax misses with a shot to the body
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rude uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajax. #T2#
Rude cracks Ajax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax throws a sloppy head kick
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajax throws a head kick that misses
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax throws a poor cross that misses
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rude has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ajax closes the distance but Rude moves to the side
and Rude counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rude shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ajax eats them both and turns towards Rude to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Ajax throws a leg kick but Rude sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rude lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rude might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Rude comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ajax blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rude throws a head punch that misses.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Rude.
Rude gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ajax.
Rude working aggressively here. #BC#
Ajax manages to break the clinch.
Rude has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajax tries to clinch but Rude moves away
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
Ajax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ajax sets himself, and Rude steps forward looking for the clinch! Ajax avoids it this time.#TD#
Ajax shoots in and bounces Rude off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rude pushes Ajax off and gets back to his feet. #T4##TD#
Rude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ajax to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Rude has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ajax is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Ajax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rude swings wildly with an uppercut but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ajax blocks a body shot from Rude.
Rude stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ajax jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rude walks away with a smile on his face. Ajax gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajax throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Rude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Rude's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ajax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rude.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Rude throws a right and a left that Ajax avoids nicely.
As Rude looks to move away, Ajax throws a big counter combo but Rude just gets out of the way.
Rude keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ajax tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Rude on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ajax looks to clinch
and Rude counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajax. Rude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ajax tries to land a body kick
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Rude keeps the fight on the outside.
Ajax tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ajax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax 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.
Rude is looking for the big counter here.
Ajax walks into a straight right hand from Rude.#T1#
Ajax shoots in but no luck this time.
Ajax throws a leg kick
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rude catches Ajax with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rude lands with a cross.
Rude lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ajax throws a combination that misses
and Rude counters with a two punch combo.
Bobby Rude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rude throws a combination. Ajax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ajax misses with a hook
and Rude counters with a left to the body.
Rude looks to land a combination. Ajax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ajax has knocked Rude down with a huge combo! Ajax steps away and waves a wobbly Rude back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rude is rocked!
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Rude is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajax finish him?
Ajax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rude on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rude misses with a series of wild punches.
Ajax lands a big right hook! Rude looks hurt but is still standing! Ajax lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rude falls down and Ajax dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rude's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ajax runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Ajax!
Bobby Rude was interviewed post fight and said 'He poked my eye what a prick......BS'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Ajax misses with a body punch
and Hands Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ajax swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ajax gets the takedown into side control.
Hands Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hands Jr tries to buck Ajax off but Ajax is having none of it.
Hands Jr gets back to half guard.
Ajax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hands Jr's head.
Ajax is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ajax. #T1#
Hands Jr gets back to full guard.
Ajax is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hands Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hands Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ajax is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ajax has his hands on Hands Jr's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ajax's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Hands Jr from controlling successfully.
Hands Jr wants to pass the guard but Ajax is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hands Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hands Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hands Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hands Jr 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.
Hands Jr passes Ajax's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hands Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ajax defends it well. #T3#
Ajax tries to roll over but Hands Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hands Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hands Jr stops Ajax from getting back to his feet.
Ajax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hands Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hands Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Hands Jr uses his free foot to push down on Ajax's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ajax. #T4#
Ajax is looking to improve his position but Hands Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ajax defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hands Jr.
Ajax has given up his back here. Will Hands Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Ajax is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Hands Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ajax has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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!#SUB#
Hands Jr is working for a rear naked choke. Ajax is not defending it well and Hands Jr has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ajax refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ajax's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pillow Hands Jr!

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