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Event:
RISE 12 - McKibbon vs Alison
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Shields does no damage. #CL2#
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields taking a breather.
Shields has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Shields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Ammond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch but Ammond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Shields breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ammond rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Shields pulls guard successfully.
Ammond won't allow Shields to get back to his feet.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ammond controls the pace.
Shields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him. #SUB2#
Ammond has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ammond's guard.#REVR#
Shields is fighting to break Ammond's control of his arms but Ammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Ammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond pushes down on Shields's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ammond looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ammond stalling. #T3#
Shields tries to kick Ammond off but Ammond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ammond is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ammond controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Ammond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shields has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shields!
Ammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ammond works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ammond holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Shields 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.
Shields is fighting to break Ammond's control of his arms but Ammond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Ammond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ammond keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ammond. #CL2#
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ammond to keep the fight standing.
Ammond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond is leaning against Shields and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ammond controlling the action here for a moment.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ammond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Ammond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Shields avoiding damage as Ammond throws knees to the body.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ammond avoiding damage.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields prevents a body shot from Ammond.
Shields is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ammond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shields.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Ammond lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Shields has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ammond crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond throws an elbow but it misses.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ammond has Shields pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Ammond gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ammond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Ammond, not yet.
Ammond seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is pulling down on Shields's head. It's preventing any offense from Shields, at least for the moment.
Ammond trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ammond wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Ammond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Shields wants to stand but Ammond has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shields won't allow Ammond to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVB#
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ammond slips a straight right by Shields.
Ammond tries to counter with a clinch but Shields shakes him off and moves away.
Shields lands a jab-cross combination.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ammond sprawls well. Ammond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Ammond pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.#T1##TD#
Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Ammond slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ammond.
Shields wants to stand and escape but Ammond is having none of it.
Ammond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ammond passes into half guard.
Ammond with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Ammond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shields is in trouble now - Ammond has advanced to mount!
Shields prevents Ammond from taking his back.#SUB2#
Ammond is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shields has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shields!
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Ammond is retaining full guard.
Ammond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ammond looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Ammond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ammond's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ammond is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ammond controlling from the top position.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alfred Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ammond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wale Ammond waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
RISE 7 - Kelly vs Suarez
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Messi misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Shields counters by moving into the clinch.
Messi is trying to break free.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Messi prevents it.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrios Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Messi misses.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Messi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shields drops his hands momentarily and Messi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Messi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Messi swings widly with a right hand
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shields definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Messi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
It looked like Shields was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Shields, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
Messi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Shields throws a head kick but Messi moves out of range.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Shields prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Messi has had enough of the clinch but Shields keeps him there for the moment.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi working hard to break the clinch.
Messi throws a head punch that misses.
Messi is trying to break free.#T3##TD#
Shields successfully pulls guard.
Messi content to stall in guard here.
Messi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Shields has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Messi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shields is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messi smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shields.
#T4#
Shields misses with a looping left.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a big counter combination but Messi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields ducks right into an uppercut from Messi.
Messi throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Messi misses with the combination.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Messi saw that one coming.
Shields rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Shields misses with a few strikes there.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrios Messi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Messi throws a right and a left that Shields avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Messi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields misses with the combination.
Messi misses with a wild combination.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Messi throws a combination that misses
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields shoots and misses
and Messi counters with a series of strikes. Shields will be more careful next time no doubt.
Messi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Shields dodges the punch combination from Messi.
#CL#
Shields moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Messi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barrios Messi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Messi lands with a nice combination. Shields backs away looking to recover.
Shields misses the body punch
and Messi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrios Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Messi lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alfred Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Messi is out of range and Shields settles back down.
Messi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shields rather than just go for the knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Shields misses with a body shot
letting Messi counter with a right hand.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Messi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shields to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Messi kicks Shields off and gets to his feet.
Messi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messi throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Messi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shields counters with a three punch combo that has Messi backing up. Messi nods at Shields to acknowledge the strikes.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Shields wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shields tries to clinch up
and Messi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Messi circles away.
Shields swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
Shields seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Messi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shields tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Messi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shields lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrios Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Messi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Shields moves into the clinch.#BC#
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields throws a combination that misses
and Messi counters with a stiff right hand.
Messi throws a series of punches but Shields moves out of range.
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields throws a big counter combination but Messi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shields misses with a combination
and Messi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
Messi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Messi connects with a jab.#T1##CL#
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Shields. Shields maintains the clinch.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Messi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shields can't get the takedown.
Messi is trying to break free.
Messi is trying to force a seperation but Shields has the dominant position.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Messi tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Messi's brow.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Messi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Messi tries to break the clinch but Shields is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shields won't allow it.
#BC#
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Messi won't be happy with that.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shields.
Alfred Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messi is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields grinds an elbow into Messi's temple.
An elbow from Shields crashes against the mat.
Shields is working Messi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Messi can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Messi prevents Shields from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shields gets to mount! Messi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Messi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Shields moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Messi has worked his arm free - good work by Messi!
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Messi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Messi defending against the ground and pound.
Messi is trying to control Shields's posture but Shields avoids it.
Messi is pushing Shields's head away, looking to escape. Shields manages to hold on to the position though.
Messi wants to control but Shields postures up.#SUB#
Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Messi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Messi.
Alfred Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrios Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Messi in side control, throwing shots but Shields defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barrios Messi.
I've got Messi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrios Messi!
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