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Event:
OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jokinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Flay looking for a sweep. Not yet Flay, not yet.
Jokinen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Flay blocks nicely.
Flay is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up. #T1#
Flay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flay.
Flay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen working a defensive guard but Flay manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen tries to improve position but can't.
Flay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Flay wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Flay cracks Jokinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Flay is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Flay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jokinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Flay working the ground and pound.
Jokinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flay connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Flay cracks Jokinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jokinen sneaks back into half guard.
Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jokinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Flay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily.
Flay trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flay pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Jokinen trying to control but Flay postures up.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
Jokinen is not content to let Flay control the position.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantalus Flay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Flay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flay throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Flay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Flay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flay misses with a looping left.
Jokinen fails to land the takedown.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flay takes one to the side of the head.
Flay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Flay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Flay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Flay keeps moving.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Flay is having none of it.
Flay wants to get back to full guard but Jokinen has mounted him!
Flay working to try and regain half guard.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Flay wants to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen looking to land elbow strikes but Flay uses the position to regain half guard.
Flay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flay wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flay defends it well.
Jokinen prevents Flay from improving his position.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Flay wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura but Flay is defending well.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flay is trying to stand up here but Jokinen is controlling him well.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jokinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Flay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen postures up in Flay's guard and throws a big left but Flay blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Flay. No joy for Jokinen on that attempt. #TD2#
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flay has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Flay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Flay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Jokinen 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.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Flay keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Flay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flay is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Flay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flay is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen looking to control.
#T3#
Flay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Flay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flay has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flay looking to pass the guard.
Flay trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Flay scoring with some ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Flay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flay has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Flay with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Jokinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flay trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Flay stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Flay tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jokinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flay stacks Jokinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flay!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tantalus Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantalus Flay!
Tantalus Flay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Flay misses with a hook. Damhuis ducked under it nicely.
Flay misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Damhuis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Damhuis.
Damhuis is in close to Flay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Damhuis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay trying to control the position.
Damhuis stopping the sweep attempt from Flay.#T1#
Flay throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damhuis is one step ahead there.
Damhuis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Damhuis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flay.
Damhuis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Damhuis lands but Flay takes it in his stride.
Damhuis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flay.
Flay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damhuis tries a quick counter leg kick but Flay is wise to it.
Flay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damhuis manages to avoid it.
Damhuis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flay misses with a looping left.#T2##TD2#
Damhuis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Flay has hold of Damhuis's hands but Damhuis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flay is trying to control the position but Damhuis postures up.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damhuis is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damhuis trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Damhuis advances position into side control!#T3#
Flay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Damhuis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Flay is trying to improve his position.
Flay is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Flay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Damhuis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damhuis taking a breather here.
Damhuis lands a few punches from side control.
Damhuis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Damhuis wants to control but Flay is keeping him busy.
Flay tries to buck Damhuis off but Damhuis is having none of it.
Flay is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damhuis working the ground and pound.
Damhuis working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Damhuis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Damhuis connects with a crisp jab.
Damhuis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damhuis misses the body punch
and Flay counters with a nice uppercut.
Flay misses with a low kick.
Damhuis slips a straight right by Flay.
Flay tries for a takedown but Damhuis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flay or perhaps it was just good defense by Damhuis, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Flay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damhuis feints a counter leg kick.
Damhuis lands with a good body shot.
Damhuis cracks Flay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Damhuis.
Damhuis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flay defends it well.#T1#
Damhuis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flay's hands.
Flay throws a big shot that misses.
Damhuis scores with a jab. Flay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Damhuis stuffs the takedown attempt from Flay. Flay gets slowly back to his feet.
Damhuis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tantalus Flay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flay throws a lazy uppercut
and Damhuis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damhuis.
Flay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damhuis. Damhuis obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Damhuis.
Flay takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Flay is rocked!
Damhuis lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Flay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damhuis scores with a leg kick.
Flay gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Damhuis points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Flay wakes up just in time to hear Damhuis thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manolito Damhuis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manolito Damhuis made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Mosby checks the leg kick.
Mosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy left from Mosby finds it's target.
Flay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mosby ducks under a wild hook from Flay.
Mosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Flay misses the target.
Mosby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flay.
The fighters circling - Flay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mosby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Flay with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some bone on bone action there as Flay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Mosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mosby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flay misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mosby.
Flay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Flay misses the target.
Mosby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flay sprawls and moves away.
Flay digs a good hook to Mosby's body.
Mosby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mosby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flay goes for a double leg but Mosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mosby continues to drive forward.
Mosby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Mosby slips under a jab from Flay.
Flay throws a body shot but no joy.
Mosby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flay misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Mosby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mosby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mosby.
Flay wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mosby is looking for a kimura but Flay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mosby to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mosby is working for a kimura but Flay is defending it quite comfortably.
Mosby not doing much here.
#T3#
Mosby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mosby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flay trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mosby is looking for a kimura here.
Flay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Mosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Flay has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flay managing to control the position. #SUB#
Mosby drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flay dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flay advances to half guard.
Mosby trying to control here.
Flay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mosby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mosby trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Flay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mosby sees it coming and defends easily.
Flay working Mosby over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantalus Flay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flay throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mosby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flay's guard.
Flay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mosby drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flay dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Flay scoring with some ground and pound.
Mosby has momentary wrist control but Flay slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Flay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mosby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flay has managed to get both his arms back between Mosby's legs - danger averted.
Flay connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flay is working Mosby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Mosby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flay passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Flay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mosby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay trying to control from half guard but Mosby is working away.
Mosby wants to improve his position but Flay is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Mosby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mosby doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Flay lands with some strikes.
Flay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mosby is looking to escape.
Mosby regains half guard.#SUB#
Mosby looking for submissions off his back.
Flay is looking to take a break and control but Mosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mosby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flay connects with a couple of short punches.
Flay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mosby has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flay is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mosby.
Flay working the head and body with strikes.
Mosby is trying to control Flay's posture but Flay avoids it.
Mosby taking a bit of punishment here - Flay scoring with strikes.
Flay trying to control the action but Mosby is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mosby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flay is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mosby looking for subs from the bottom but Flay mounts him!
Flay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flay lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Flay is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mosby is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mosby flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Flay anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mosby and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Flay slips an arm under Mosby chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Flay has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Flay is squeezing on Mosby like an anaconda would it's prey. Mosby fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tantalus Flay!
A relieved looking Tantalus Flay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Jesus throws a body punch but Flay moves out of range.
Flay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Flay.
Flay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jesus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jesus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Flay as he checks the leg kick.
Flay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jesus scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jesus. That's going to slow Flay down.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flay keeps the fight on the outside.
Jesus is looking to clinch but Flay is avoiding it.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Jesus moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jesus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Flay misses its intended target.
Flay lunges at Jesus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jesus's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
Jesus tries to clinch up but Flay circles away and keeps his distance.
Flay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Flay misses its intended target. #T1#
Flay cracks Jesus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jesus checks a leg kick nicely.
Flay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Flay needs to keep his hands up - Jesus had a free shot at his head there.
Flay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Flay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jesus can't do much from the bottom here.
Flay misses with the ground and pound.
Jesus is looking for a sweep.
Flay throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flay cracks Jesus with a big elbow.
Flay working the ground and pound from side control.
Flay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Flay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Flay trying to control the action but Jesus is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Flay are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jesus struggling a bit here.
Jesus is trying to improve his position.
Flay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jesus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Flay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Flay working away.
Jesus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face as Flay controls the position. #T3#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Flay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jesus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flay wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Jesus can't do much from the bottom here.
Jesus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Flay lands a few punches from side control.
Jesus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Flay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jesus is trying to control but can't.
Jesus has his hands clasped together around Flay's back. He's all about the action.
Jesus trying to hold on to Flay's head to control him but Flay postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flay prevents Jesus from improving his position.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flay is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tantalus Flay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Jesus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jesus moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Jesus tenderised Flay's leg. Flay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jesus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flay's calf.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jesus.
A lazy left from Flay finds it's target.
Jesus throws a body shot but no joy.
Jesus misses with a looping left.
Flay tests Jesus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesus throws a leg kick but Flay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.#CL#
Jesus closes the distance and pushes Flay back into the cage.#TD2#
Flay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Flay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jesus controlling from the top position.
Jesus stopping the sweep attempt from Flay.
Jesus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jesus stopping the sweep attempt from Flay.
Jesus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Flay is retaining full guard.
Flay being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
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.
Flay wants to sweep here but Jesus controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Flay. That snapped Jesus's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Jesus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay throws a series of punches but Jesus avoids them all with ease.
Flay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jesus can pounce on him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jesus.
A jab lands there for Jesus.
Jesus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jesus throws a head kick that misses.
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Jesus scores with a kick to the body.
Jesus misses with a kick to the body.
Flay slips a jab from Jesus.#T3#
Jesus misses with a straight left.
No For Gay Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flay looks to land a right hand but Jesus moved out of range.
Flay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jesus.
Jesus tried to counter with a leg kick but Flay avoided it.
Flay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jesus counters with a right hand to the body.
Flay misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jesus. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jesus backing away here, and Flay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jesus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Flay ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big right from Jesus misses.
Flay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jesus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flay scrambles back to his feet.
Flay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jesus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Flay feints and as Jesus raises his hands in defense, Flay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jesus is controlling Flay's posture.#T4#
Flay throws a big right hand that misses.
Flay wants to control from the top but Jesus keeps moving.
Jesus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Flay is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jesus tries to clinch up.
Flay throws the left hand but Jesus avoids the punch easily.
Jesus punishes Flay's body with a nice straight punch.
Jesus moves in looking to clinch but Flay pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No For Gay Jesus dominated that second round.
That's time! Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flay ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Flay closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Flay pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jesus.
Jesus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flay throws a lazy right hand but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jesus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jesus tries to counter by clinching up but Flay breaks away and moves out of range.
Flay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jesus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus throws a low kick but Flay avoids it.
Flay throws a counter combo.
Flay shoots in but Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jesus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flay.#T1#
Jesus slips a jab from Flay.
Flay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flay connects with the punch.
No For Gay Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jesus does it's job there.
Flay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flay shoots in but no luck this time.
No For Gay Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tantalus Flay.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Flay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jesus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jesus cracks the inside of Flay's front leg.
Flay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jesus. Jesus obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Jesus throws a hook to the side of Flay's head but Flay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay tries a low kick but Jesus avoids it.
Flay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Jesus throws a jab when Flay was well out of range.
Flay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jesus staying out of range there.
Jesus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jesus throws a wild body kick that Flay sees coming a mile off.
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jesus.
Jesus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jesus feints and then cracks Flay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flay down.
Flay misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Flay takes one to the chin there.
Flay lands with a straight right. Jesus didn't see that one coming.
Flay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jesus momentarily.
A big left from Flay misses.
Flay throws an overhand right that lands on Jesus's shoulder, as Jesus tries to avoid the shot.
Flay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus tries to clinch up.#T3#
Jab by Jesus.
Jesus lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Flay is rocked!
Flay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Flay is still on wobbly legs! Can Jesus finish him?
Flay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jesus flashes Flay a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Flay's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Flay crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jesus punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). No For Gay Jesus!
A relieved looking No For Gay Jesus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ascension 924
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Flay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clark lands a lovely overhand right.
Flay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark slips under a jab.
Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a leg kick which misses Flay's front leg but catches the back leg as Flay tries to avoid it.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Clark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay throws a leg kick but Clark checks it. #T1#
Flay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Flay seems unphased.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flay.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark lands a jab to Flay's midsection.
Flay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
Flay throws a low kick but Clark avoids it.
Clark feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Flay does it's job there.
Flay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flay throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Flay misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flay.
It looked like Clark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Flay throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Flay misses.
Donk. Clark catches Flay right on the button with a cross.
Flay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Flay with that takedown attempt.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flay misses with a hook
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flay takes one to the side of the head.
Clark is looking to slow Flay down with leg kicks.
Clark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clark cracks the inside of Flay's front leg.
Flay stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Flay throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Flay.
Clark is looking to slow Flay down with leg kicks.
Flay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flay cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flay throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Flay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark throws a series of punches but Flay moves out of range.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Flay should have avoided that one.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clark slips under a jab from Flay.
Flay misses with a hook.
Flay looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Flay misses with a body punch
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flay.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flay connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Clark.
Flay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the body from Flay misses
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Flay is rocked!
Flay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flay misses with an uppercut.
Flay throws out a powerful jab.
Flay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Flay thumps Clark with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Clark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Flay walks straight into a right hand from Clark - that's dropped him! Clark jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Flay from any more punishment! Flay complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Clark!
A less than humble Eddie Clark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Ascension - 2
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz lands a jab to Flay's midsection.
Flay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flay has his takedown stuffed
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Flay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flay missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Flay misses
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flay avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Flay.#T1#
Flay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flay swings widly with a right hand
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flay, as that shot connected.
Flay connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz moves out of range as Flay throws a body kick.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Diaz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Flay misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flay with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flay manages to avoid it.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Flay just manages to avoid it.
Flay looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Flay scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Flay Throws a clean left jab. Flay Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Diaz's chin! Diaz crumbles to the ground and Flay follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Flay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tantalus Flay!
Our winner, Tantalus Flay, 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:
Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Flay swings for the body but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregorovitsj seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gregorovitsj blocks a jab.
Gregorovitsj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Flay throws a leg kick but Gregorovitsj moved away.
Gregorovitsj throwing a counter right hand but Flay manages to avoid it.
Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Flay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Flay thuds his right hand into Gregorovitsj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Flay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range as Flay strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay throws a hook but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
Flay misses with a jab to the body
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flay thinking.
Flay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Flay.
Flay throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Gregorovitsj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gregorovitsj misses the jab.
Flay swings widly with a right hand
and Gregorovitsj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Flay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flay misses with an uppercut. Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.
Flay moves out of range of the body kick.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flay misses with a head kick.
Flay looks to land a left hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range nicely.
Flay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregorovitsj.
Flay throws a leg kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
Flay throws the left hand but Gregorovitsj avoids the punch easily.
Gregorovitsj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gregorovitsj looks for the body kick but Flay saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Gregorovitsj.
Flay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flay's knee momentarily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Flay. Gregorovitsj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregorovitsj quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Flay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gregorovitsj needs to keep his hands up - Flay had a free shot at his head there.
Flay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flay throws a right hand that misses
and Gregorovitsj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregorovitsj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flay tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
As Flay tries to get set, Gregorovitsj tries to push him back and clinch up but Flay manages to avoid the attempt.
Gregorovitsj blocks a jab.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gregorovitsj throws a right and a left that Flay avoids nicely.
Flay walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Gregorovitsj gets caught flat footed, as Flay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Flay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gregorovitsj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flay's guard. #REVR#
Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregorovitsj is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gregorovitsj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flay looking to control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregorovitsj is stalling in the full guard.
Flay pulls Gregorovitsj in close to prevent any damage.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gregorovitsj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flay moves out of range as Gregorovitsj throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Gregorovitsj's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Flay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Flay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flay.
Flay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flay thinking.
Gregorovitsj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flay.
Flay throws a low kick, looking for Gregorovitsj's leg but Gregorovitsj calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay misses with a looping left.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot from downtown. Flay moves away and avoids it.
Flay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flay swings widly with a right hand
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Flay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice uppercut.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregorovitsj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantalus Flay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flay misses with a hook
and Gregorovitsj counters with a thumping low kick.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj is looking to counter punch.
Flay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj walks into a jab.
Flay shoots in but no luck this time.
Flay throws a jab when Gregorovitsj was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Flay is breathing heavily.
Flay misses with an uppercut. Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.#T2#
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flay's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gregorovitsj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Gregorovitsj counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Flay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flay throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gregorovitsj to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Flay is rocked!
Flay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gregorovitsj counters with a body kick.
Flay is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Gregorovitsj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flay seems to have recovered his senses.
Gregorovitsj drops Flay with a naaaaasty hook - Flay is in real trouble here! Gregorovitsj dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Gregorovitsj!
A pretty intense looking Boris Gregorovitsj took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
EPL 8.13
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Flay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris takes one on the button.
Flay lands with an overhand left.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Flay had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Flay throws a monster overhand right that drops Harris! Flay follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tantalus Flay!
Our winner, Tantalus Flay, 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.
Bastien Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Event:
EPL 8.12
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gregorovitsj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj staying out of range there.
Flay connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Gregorovitsj instigates a clinch.
Flay takes an elbow to the temple.
Flay tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregorovitsj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flay backwards. #BC#
Flay breaks from the clinch.
Flay lands a nice hook to Gregorovitsj's body. Gregorovitsj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj needs to keep his hands up - Flay had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gregorovitsj on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Gregorovitsj's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gregorovitsj's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Flay.
A cross from Flay lands.
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Flay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flay missing with a left hand there. Gregorovitsj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Flay misses.
Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and clinches.
Flay misses with a knee strike.
Flay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Flay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gregorovitsj can't fight it off and eventually Flay manages to take the fight to the floor. Gregorovitsj looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gregorovitsj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gregorovitsj lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flay has control of Gregorovitsj's left arm, preventing Gregorovitsj from doing any damage. #T2#
Gregorovitsj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flay working a defensive guard but Gregorovitsj manages to pass into side control anyway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flay is trying to control Gregorovitsj's posture but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
Flay is looking for a sweep.
Flay being controlled for a moment.
Flay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gregorovitsj takes a little break here. Flay wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Flay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flay wants to control but Gregorovitsj is keeping busy.
Gregorovitsj stalling.
Gregorovitsj tries to pass to full mount but Flay defends it.
Gregorovitsj with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Flay fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregorovitsj wants to counter with a clinch but Flay pushes him away.
Flay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
Flay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gregorovitsj checks a leg kick.
Flay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flay throws a lazy right hand but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Flay.
Flay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Flay moved away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Flay.
#T6#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a push kick but Flay slaps the foot to one side.
Flay throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Flay 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flay throwing strikes but missing.
Gregorovitsj working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Flay passes into half guard. #T7#
Flay not doing much here.
Flay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gregorovitsj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gregorovitsj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flay trying to control but Gregorovitsj is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
Gregorovitsj trying to keep a closed guard but Flay is proving a slippery customer.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flay connects with a couple of short punches.#T9#
Gregorovitsj looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flay throws the left hand but Gregorovitsj avoids the punch easily.
Flay misses with a hook
and Gregorovitsj counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands momentarily and Flay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flay misses with a looping left.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Gregorovitsj's head but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay shoots in for a double leg but Gregorovitsj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregorovitsj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Gregorovitsj has managed to clinch.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tantalus Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantalus Flay!
During a confident post fight interview, Tantalus Flay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EPL 8.11
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Tantalus Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall feints a counter leg kick.
Flay with a hook.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Flay saw that one coming.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Flay gets the takedown into side control.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Flay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hall to see if he's OK.
Flay wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Flay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Flay trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Flay wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Flay wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flay wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Flay stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Tantalus Flay has been cut.
Flay wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Flay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Flay connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flay.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Flay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flay scores with a body shot.
Hall blocks a head kick by Flay.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Flay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flay throws out the jab.
Hall slips under a jab from Flay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Flay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Flay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flay with a body shot.#T4#
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flay. That did some damage!
Flay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flay scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flay throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Flay lands a jab-cross combination.
Flay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Flay.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Flay misses with a looping right.
Flay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Sloppy strikes from Flay. Those never looked like landing.
Hall throws a leg kick but Flay checks it.
Flay feinted with a counter takedown.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Flay's knee but Flay avoids it well. #T5#
Flay misses with a low kick.
Flay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flay to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flay avoids it really well and circles away.
Flay throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flay won't be happy with that.
Flay can't do much from the bottom here.
Flay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hall wants to improve his position but Flay is controlling well.
#T6#
Flay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall is looking to control Flay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flay trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Flay there. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Flay in particular looking to stall.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flay.
Hall is not content to let Flay control the position.
Flay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Flay is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T8#
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.
Flay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Flay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hall won't allow Flay to pass to mount. #SUB#
Flay is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flay lands a nice short elbow.
Flay is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#T9#
Flay thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Flay is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Flay.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Flay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay throws a leg kick
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flay cracks Hall with a good jab.
A jab from Flay misses.
Flay misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tantalus Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tantalus Flay!
Our winner, Tantalus Flay, 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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