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Event:
RISE 32 - Ray vs Danton
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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.
Ray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danton's head.
Danton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ray is stalling here. Danton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ray seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Danton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ray is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ray is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Combat Method, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Danton decides to stand back up. Danton steps back and let's Ray get back to his feet.
Danton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ray momentarily.
No joy there for Danton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Ray shoots in and bounces Danton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Danton blocks nicely.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Danton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ray throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray is in close to Danton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danton is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Danton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Ray fails to pull guard.
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 Danton walks away with a smile on his face. Ray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danton lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Danton.
Danton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ray. Ray gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Danton sprawls well initially but Ray persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Danton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Ray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Danton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray throwing strikes but Danton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ray tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Danton decides to stand back up. Danton steps back and let's Ray get back to his feet.
Ray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danton missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown. Danton tries to sprawl out of it but Ray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##KD2#
Danton lands a big uppercut and Ray crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ray looks OK. Danton waves Ray back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
Danton fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ray out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Georges Danton!
Georges Danton is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Georges Danton, 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.
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Event:
RISE 29 - Ray vs Slaughter 2
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
Ray trying to control but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter is keen to just control but Ray is a slippery customer.#REF3#
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!#CL#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
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.
#T4#
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.#CL#
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.#CL2#
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.
#R2##CL#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
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.#ROC#
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.#CL#
Slaughter takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Slaughter scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
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.#CL#
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. #CL#
Slaughter has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
#T4#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#R3##CL2#
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. #T1#
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.
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Event:
RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Aron blocks nicely.
Ray trying to control but Aron is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aron controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray distracts Aron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aron seems keen to control Ray's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Aron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ray working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ray stands up over Aron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aron trying to control the position.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray trying to control but Aron is working from the bottom.
Aron has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aron's head.
Aron has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aron dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aron lands a couple of elbows.
Aron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aron is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ray wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Aron is posturing up here but Ray has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aron tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aron has to tap! Slick submission there by Ray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wes Ray!
Wes Ray is the new light heavyweight champion!
Wes Ray decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Henry Aron spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank me mum, Rise for giving me this chance, and I am going to want that belt back.'.
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Event:
RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray looks for a takedown but Slaughter sprawls well.
Ray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaughter keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaughter, pushing him back against the cage.
Ray is trying to drag Slaughter to the mat but Slaughter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Ray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slaughter after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slaughter's coach down at Chris Leben Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slaughter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slaughter is defending well.
Slaughter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Ray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
Ray has Slaughter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaughter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Slaughter prevents the takedown attempt.
Slaughter working aggressively here.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slaughter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slaughter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slaughter prevents it.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray is trying to drag Slaughter to the mat but Slaughter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Slaughter lands a body punch.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slaughter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slaughter tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Ray trying to stall but Slaughter improves his position.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ray gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ray trying to control from half guard but Slaughter is working away.
Slaughter wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
Slaughter is trying to maintain the position but Ray is very close to passing his half guard.
Ray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slaughter manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Slaughter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slaughter is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter trying to control the position.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ray is working Slaughter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray stands up over Slaughter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slaughter controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
Slaughter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ray is in close to Slaughter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slaughter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter dominated that round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ray has a takedown stuffed.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Ray slips under a jab.
Ray throwing a counter right hand but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaughter circles away.
Slaughter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wes Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slaughter 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.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slaughter swivels and escapes.
Ray sets himself, and Slaughter steps forward looking for the clinch! Ray avoids it this time.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Slaughter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ray.
Slaughter tries to counter with a clinch but Ray shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Ray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slaughter is trying to defend but Ray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ray 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.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.
Ray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slaughter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slaughter wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ray connects with a nice short shot to Slaughter's temple.
Slaughter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Slaughter still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Slaughter has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Slaughter wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
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!
Ray is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slaughter connects with a decent elbow.
Slaughter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Slaughter tries to score with some ground and pound. Ray controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ray trying his best to control but Slaughter has mounted him.
Ray wants to hold on but Slaughter pushes him away.
Slaughter with good strikes from the mount here!
Slaughter unloads with some shots from mount but Ray bucks and avoids them well.
Ray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Slaughter striking off his back but it's not causing Ray any problems.
Slaughter looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaughter, not yet.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Slaughter has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Slaughter.#T4#
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ray is trying to control the position but Slaughter postures up.
Ray is really struggling to control Slaughter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slaughter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slaughter defends well.#SUB#
Ray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter throwing strikes but missing.
Slaughter advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Slaughter with a nice cross.
Slaughter lands a nice shot that snaps Ray's head back.
Ray with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Slaughter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Slaughter tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slaughter pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Slaughter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ray's elbow.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
#T1#
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
Ray is working for takedown but Slaughter is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slaughter throws a head punch that misses.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
Slaughter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Slaughter lands a body shot.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Slaughter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaughter to keep the fight standing.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Slaughter.
Ray prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Max Slaughter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slaughter lands with a light punch inside.
Slaughter lands a right hand.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slaughter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slaughter lands a left hand.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.
Ray prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a big right hand that drops Ray! The killer instinct kicks in and Slaughter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Slaughter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter is the new middleweight champion!
Max Slaughter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RISE 17 - Ray vs Jones
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray moves out of range as Jones strikes.#TD#
Ray looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Ray drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ray 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.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ray trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Ray landing with the ground and pound.
Ray trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ray stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ray drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ray as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ray! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wes Ray!
Wes Ray retains his middleweight title!
Wes Ray 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.
Terrell Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, Wes is a great champ.. I need to get back into the gym over at Forge, and hit it hard. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
RISE 13 - Ray vs Onera
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Onera.
Onera tries to clinch up#TD#
and Ray counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ray controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onera trying to control here.
Onera taking some punishment here, with Ray in his half guard.
Ray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Onera tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg. #T1#
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onera keeps working. #SUB#
Ray is working for a submission of some sort.
Onera has his hands clasped together around Ray's back. He's all about the action.
Ray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Onera is refusing to be controlled, as Ray sits in half guard. #T2#
Onera wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
Onera keeps trying to improve his position.
Onera moves into full guard.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray is in close to Onera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray landing with the ground and pound.
Onera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray postures up.
Onera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Onera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Onera has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onera trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ray is working hard here to advance position.
Onera trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Onera.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Onera working a defensive guard here.
Onera has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Onera keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Onera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Onera fails with the takedown.#TD#
Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ray is in close to Onera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray with a nice head shot there.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Onera's brow.
Ray trying to control but Onera is working from the bottom.
Onera looking for a sweep. Not yet Onera, not yet.
Ray trying to control but Onera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a big right hand that misses.
Onera is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ray tries to get out of the position.
Onera's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Ray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Onera is defending well. Ray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Onera has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wes Ray!
Wes Ray retains his middleweight title!
Wes Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Maples as Ray shoots in.
Maples is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ray shoots in but Maples avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maples clobbers Ray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Maples has closed the distance and engaged Ray in a clinch.
Maples gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maples lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Ray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maples pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ray is in close to Maples's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maples preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Maples is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maples is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray postures up in Maples's guard and throws a big left but Maples blocks it.
Maples wants to stand but Ray is controlling the position.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maples is keeping the position for now.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maples works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maples is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray is working Maples over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maples 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.#T2#
Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Maples has wrist control.
Ray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
Maples wants to stand up but Ray is controlling him.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Maples's brow. #ES2#
Maples manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Ray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ray lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray with a nice head shot there.
Ray landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Maples's brow. #T3#
Maples is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Maples blocks nicely.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Maples blocks nicely.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maples can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Maples has wrist control.
Maples keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maples's head.
Ray prevents Maples from getting back to his feet.
Ray controlling from the top position.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maples's head.
Ray pushes down on Maples's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maples's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Ray 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.
#R2##CL2#
Maples closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Maples makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Maples breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Maples clinches with his opponent.
Maples throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray. #BC2#
Maples manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Ray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Maples is defending against the submission attempts here by Ray.
Maples has hold of Ray's hands but Ray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Maples has been cut.
Ray working Maples over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray trying to control from half guard but Maples is working away. #T1#
Ray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maples with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Maples is rocked!
Ray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maples is still in real trouble! Can Ray finish him?
Ray lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Maples! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ray jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Ray!
Wes Ray is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Wes Ray, 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.
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Event:
RISE 6 - Bo vs Ray
Date: Jan 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray gets a double leg takedown into Bo's guard.
Bo is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Ray slips nicely into half guard.
Ray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bo defending well though.
Bo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bo.#SUB#
Bo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray works over Bo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bo is trying to keep Ray in close.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Ray works over Bo with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray trying to control but Bo is working from the bottom.
Bo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Bo is rocked!
Ray with a nice head shot there.
Oh Bo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray trying to control but Bo is working from the bottom.
Ray loads up on a big left hand. Bo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ray looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bo can't hide his disappointment, as Ray celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Ray!
In his post fight interview, Wes Ray started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RISE 2 - Calvero vs Hendricks
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ray lands in his opponent's guard.
Raikonen keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Raikonen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikonen has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Raikonen keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ray won't allow Raikonen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Raikonen is pulling down on Ray's head to control his posture.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raikonen's head.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ray is looking to pass into half guard but Raikonen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raikonen is in guard.#REVR#
Ray is looking to sweep but instead, Raikonen has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ray is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Raikonen is tapping! Great win for Ray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wes Ray!
Wes Ray tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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