|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gray (ranked 4540 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Dudayev (ranked 5251 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timur Dudayev!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray tries to clinch up but Dudayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dudayev misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudayev misses with a hook to the body
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dudayev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dudayev manages to circle out of the way.
A left and a right from Gray both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Gray finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dudayev wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dudayev looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.
Gray 's corner calls for a 1-2. Gray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudayev shoots and misses
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gray .
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Dudayev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Dudayev from controlling successfully.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dudayev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray !
Dudayev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gray throwing strikes here but Dudayev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to control but Dudayev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dudayev has given up his back here.
Gray has Dudayev flattened out and is raining down punches.
Will Gray go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dudayev tries to escape the position.
Gray is controlling the position but Dudayev somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev is trying to stand.
Dudayev wants to get back to full guard.
Dudayev keeping control of the position.
Gray trying to control the action but Dudayev is working from the bottom.
Dudayev is trying to control but can't.
Dudayev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dudayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dudayev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dudayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray 's head.
Dudayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gray wants to control but Dudayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dudayev controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Dudayev prevents Gray from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dudayev eats them both and turns towards Gray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gray throws a one two combo.
Gray is looking to clinch but Dudayev is avoiding it.
Gray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dudayev's guard.
Dudayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Dudayev has control of Gray 's left arm, preventing Gray from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gray has passed into side control.
Dudayev is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dudayev.
Dudayev tries to escape but Gray is in control.
Gray trying to control the position but Dudayev is working away.
Gray working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control the position but Dudayev is working away.
Dudayev is trying to improve his position.
Dudayev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gray asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dudayev is avoiding damage well.
Tyson Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray stands up.
Dudayev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dudayev tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudayev with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Dudayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gray did well to prevent Dudayev getting side control.
Gray has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dudayev is on him like a limpet, forcing Gray back against the cage.
Gray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dudayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gray walks away with a smile on his face. Dudayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A low kick from Dudayev misses
and Gray counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Gray .
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gray .
A head kick by Dudayev misses
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray clinches with his opponent.
Dudayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dudayev taking a breather.
Dudayev gets underhooks to prevent Gray 's takedown attempt.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dudayev tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudayev is trying to pull guard but Gray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Dudayev.
Dudayev has Gray pressed against the cage, preventing Gray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudayev is trying to break free.
Gray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dudayev's efforts to push away.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Dudayev has the dominant position.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dudayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dudayev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudayev tries to break free but Gray pushes him back against the cage.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dudayev jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray wants to break free but Dudayev has control.
Dudayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Dudayev has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gray as Dudayev tries to tie him up.
Gray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev tries to clinch up
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Dudayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudayev tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev tries to clinch but Gray moves away
and Gray counters with a left and a right that stings Dudayev.
Dudayev with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Dudayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudayev wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Gray is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudayev throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Dudayev's ribs.
Timur Dudayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudayev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
