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Event:
Syn 563 - Onslaught
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Westbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Westbrook is pressed up against the cage. Fray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westbrook down to the mat. Westbrook avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fray tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westbrook lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.#TD#
Fray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Westbrook is looking to escape.
Fray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Westbrook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Westbrook is trying to stand back up but Fray is controlling him
Fray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fray is just content to waste time from the top position. Westbrook takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Westbrook is retaining full guard. #T1#
Fray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Westbrook is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fray dives into side control.
Fray tries to move to full mount but Westbrook actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fray seems to be looking for submissions.
Fray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fray missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Fray is working for a kimura but Westbrook is defending it quite comfortably.
Fray thows a huge punch but Westbrook dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Fray.
Westbrook tries to kick Fray off but Fray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Fray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Fray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Westbrook tries to kick Fray off in order to stand up. Fray Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Westbrook takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Fray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Fray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Westbrook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Westbrook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fray has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fray scores with punches from side control.
Westbrook tries to escape but Fray is in control. #SUB#
Fray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fray cracks Westbrook with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Fray working the head with strikes.
Westbrook is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fray asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fray wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
Fray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Westbrook down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fray wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Westbrook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle.
Westbrook is looking to stand up but Fray isn't so interested in that idea.
Fray wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving.
Fray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fray trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fray lying in Westbrook's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Westbrook decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Fray taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Westbrook!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Westbrook thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 3961 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 8429 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishiihara Sakuraba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jonqw Fray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fray's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fray (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Well, if Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba prevents Fray from improving his position.
Sakuraba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Fray is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control from Fray's half guard. Fray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba pushing down on Fray's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fray wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Fray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fray.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Fray is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Fray keeps moving.
Fray trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Sakuraba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fray working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Fray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fray (0) vs (5) Sakuraba
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fray is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakuraba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Fray trying to control from the bottom.
Fray is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Fray looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to mount his opponent but Fray defends it.
Fray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fray is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Fray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fray is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fray trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fray actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Fray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Fray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Fray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fray working for submissions but it's allowed Sakuraba to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fray.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Fray is looking for a triangle but Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuraba is looking to pass into half guard but Fray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fray is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fray (2) vs (5) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Fray from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fray (2) vs (7) Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Fray is defending well.
Fray is looking to improve his position.
Fray is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fray being controlled here, momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fray is keeping the position for now.
Fray working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Fray working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Fray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fray keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Fray is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Fray has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Fray is a slippery customer.
Fray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba uses his free foot to push down on Fray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fray. Score +3 for passing guard: Fray (2) vs (10) Sakuraba
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fray is looking to escape.
Sakuraba controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to hold on but Sakuraba postures up.
Fray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fray looking for submissions off his back.
Fray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fray is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Sakuraba seems content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fray trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Fray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5115 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 3369 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie feints and as Fray raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Fray
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fray.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fray trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fray is keeping the position for now.
Fray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fray for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fray keeps moving.
Fray is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Fray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fray has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Fray
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie'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.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fray, who protects the arm well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Fray is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Fray is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Fray is working from the bottom.
Fray sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Fray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Fray defends it.
Fray wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is taking a breather. Fray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fray wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Fray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fray wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Fray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is pressing down on Fray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fray is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Fray recovers full guard.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Fray
Fray is trying to improve his position.
Fray is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fray is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Fray tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Fray tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fray is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Fray struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie trying to control the position but Fray is working away.
Fray is being controlled here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fray wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
Gracie takes a little break here. Fray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fray can't do much from the bottom here.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Fray is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking to reverse the position.
Fray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Fray is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Fray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Fray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fray tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosken Jorma (ranked 2929 p4p, 304 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 3243 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kosken Jorma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fray has managed to clinch.
Fray is trying to drag Jorma to the mat but Jorma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jorma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jorma (2) vs (0) Fray
Fray is looking for a sweep. Jorma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fray won't allow Jorma to pass to mount.
Fray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fray 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.
Jorma pushing down on Fray's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray looking for submissions off his back.
Fray tries to roll over but Jorma keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma slows the pace down in half guard.
Jorma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fray for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jorma content to stall in guard here.
Jorma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fray to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jorma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fray pulls down on the head and he's put Jorma to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 3234 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Hattori (ranked 22851 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonqw Fray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Troy Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fray has closed the distance and engaged Hattori in a clinch.
Fray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori trying to control but Fray is working from the bottom.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fray is keeping the position for now.
Hattori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hattori has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Hattori trying to control but Fray is working from the bottom.
Fray looking to control.
Fray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hattori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hattori defends it easily.
Hattori wants to control from the top but Fray keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fray is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hattori throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fray's body to avoid the submission. Fray has instead reached around Hattori's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fray arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonqw Fray!
An out of breath Jonqw Fray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CEC 538
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Fray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Fray moves out of range.
Fray misses with a takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Fray moves out of range.
And Fray tries to counter it with a takedown but Bakiyev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fray lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Bakiyev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fray is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Fray misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bakiyev manages to break the clinch.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Fray wants to counter with a clinch but Bakiyev pushes him away.
Fray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Bakiyev's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Bakiyev tries to sprawl but Fray drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bakiyev manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray misses with a takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Fray clinches up with Bakiyev and pushes him back against the cage.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fray throws a lazy uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Fray's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakiyev avoiding damage as Fray throws knees to the body.
Bakiyev prevents a body shot from Fray.
Fray taking a breather.
Fray misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Bakiyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakiyev's elbow.
Fray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Fray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fray looks for a takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Fray's defenses.
Bakiyev cracks Fray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Bakiyev. No joy for Fray on that attempt.
Bakiyev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Fray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Bakiyev.
Fray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bakiyev finds it's way round the side to connect with Fray's head.
Fray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away.
Bakiyev sizes up Fray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fray manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Fray shoots in and drives through. Bakiyev sprawls well.
Fray staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Fray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fray avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Fray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Fray.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bakiyev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Fray moves out of range.
Fray wants to counter the offense by Bakiyev and move into the clinch position.
Fray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fray there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Fray tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Fray throws a lazy head kick
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Fray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev moves away from the strike by Fray.
It looked like Bakiyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakiyev is looking to wear down Fray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fray looks to land a combination but Bakiyev avoids it well.
Bakiyev lunges at Fray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fray's hand. #T2#
Fray shoots and misses
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Bakiyev lands the left hand.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray misses with a takedown attempt
and Fray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev connects with a single shot there.
Bakiyev jabs Fray right on the nose. Fray blinks but takes it well.
Bakiyev works Fray's body with a nice hook.
Fray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fray can do to turn this around?
Fray shoots and misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakiyev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Fray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Fray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fray slips a jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Fray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fray.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Fray throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
Bakiyev cracks Fray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakiyev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakiyev cracks Fray with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Fray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fray.
Fray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev leaves Fray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Fray moves out of range.
Fray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakiyev lands with a hook. Fray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Fray's head but Fray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Bakiyev had a free shot at his head there.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Fray's body. Fray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Fray throws a lazy head kick
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Fray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakiyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fray misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fray looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakiyev throws out a powerful jab.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Fray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fray closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Fray has closed the distance and engaged Bakiyev in a clinch.
Fray throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fray controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakiyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakiyev connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bakiyev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fray's hands.
Bakiyev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fray.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Fray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev throws the left hand but Fray avoids the punch easily.
Fray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Bakiyev as he connects with a hook.
Bakiyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakiyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands with a cross.
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakiyev tries to sprawl out of it but Fray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakiyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Fray misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Fray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fray 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.
No luck for Fray with that takedown attempt.
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fray cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fray was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Fray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Li clobbers Fray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fray throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fray misses the jab.
Li connects with a body shot.#T1#
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fray misses.
Fray throws a good cross that connects.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fray is able to avoid easily.
Fray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fray. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fray gets slowly back to his feet.
Li avoids the head kick by Fray.
Li scores with a hook.
Fray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2##TD#
Fray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fray is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li gets back to half guard.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
Fray is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Fray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Fray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fray. #T3##SUB#
Fray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Li is concentrating on defense, preventing Fray from advancing position.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fray is working away from the top position though.
Fray prevents Li from standing back up.
Fray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Li is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li wants to control but Fray is keeping busy.
#ES2#
Li has one foot on Fray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li catches Fray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
Fray misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fray or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Li throws out a loose jab but Fray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fray misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Fray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a series of punches but Fray avoids them all with ease.
Li just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFray.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li lands a head shot.
Li has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fray lands with a nice combination. Li backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray misses with a body shot.
Fray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Fray lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li looks to land a combination. Fray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Fray. Beautiful body shot.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Li.
Li throws a hook but Fray avoids it easily.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Fray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Li.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fray throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li moves out of range as Fray strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Li. That snapped Fray's head back.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fray misses with the combination.
Li now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Fray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Fray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Li uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Li.
Fray jabs Li right on the nose. Li blinks but takes it well.
Fray takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fray moves away.
Fray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fray doesn't seem bothered though.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Fray swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Li misses
and Fray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li misses with the combination.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fray takes one to the chin there.
Li misses with a looping left.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Fray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fray lands with a good body shot.
Fray throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li moves out of range as Fray strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fray misses.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li looks to land a combination. Fray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Li lands a glancing blow to the side of Fray's head.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Fray checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li feints a jab promting Fray to slip. Li then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Li throws a lazy right hand but Fray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Fray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Fray cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Fray preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fray's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Li kicks Fray off and gets to his feet.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Li is rocked!
A good leg kick by Li.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Fray finish him?#T3##KD#
Fray cracks Li with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Li looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fray finish him?
Jab from Li.
Fray throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Fray slips under a jab from Li.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Fray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fray was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Fray throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Li is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li staying out of range there.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Fray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Fray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Li throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li connects with the punch.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Li.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!
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Event:
EVO 05242017
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Fray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hays is fending him off so far but Fray persists. Nope, Hays circles away and we're back to standing.
Hays wants to clinch.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays tries to clinch up but Fray circles away and keeps his distance.
Hays lands a slapping body shot.
Fray misses with a straight left.
Hays tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fray manages to circle out of the way.
Hays goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Hays throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Fray misses.
Fray lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hays enables Fray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hays manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Fray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hays manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fray has Hays in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hays slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Fray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hays is looking to stand up but Fray won't let him. #SUB2#
Fray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hays has picked Fray up and slammed him! Fray can't keep hold of the triangle and Hays manages to pass to side control!
Fray is looking for a sweep.
Hays working the strikes but Fray uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fray wants to control but Hays is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hays pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Fray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hays pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hays throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fray is looking for a sweep. Hays is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray is staying active underneath Hays, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fray is looking to control Hays's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fray avoid being mounted?
Hays looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hays has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hays breaks from Fray's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Fray is looking to get to half guard.
Hays putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hays trying to control but Fray is having none of it.
Fray slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fray is looking to improve his position.
Fray trying to control here.
Hays scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Hays throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fray is controlling Hays's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Fray looking for submissions off his back.
Fray tries to roll over but Hays keeps him under control.
Hays slips a nice elbow through Fray's hands, connecting with Fray's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fray taking some punishment here, with Hays in his half guard.
Hays wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Hays is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
That's time! Hays's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fray misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hays throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hays wants to clinch.
Fray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fray fails with the takedown.
Hays thuds his right hand into Fray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Jonqw Fray's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays misses with a two punch combination.
Hays takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Hays.
Hays lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fray at a distance.
Hays throws a head kick but Fray moves out of range.
Micah Hays is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hays lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Fray is rocked!
Fray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fray is still on wobbly legs! Can Hays finish him?
Fray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hays.
Hays finds Fray's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fray flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hays lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fray will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micah Hays!
An out of breath and clearly excited Micah Hays thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EVO 308:
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
Kenway dodges the punch combination from Fray.
Fray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Fray.
Fray lands a head shot.
Fray moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray throws a nice head kick!
Fray connects with a jab.#CL2#
Kenway pushes Fray up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Fray.
#T1#
Kenway slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Fray jumps into guard, dragging Kenway to the mat.
Kenway has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fray is proving hard to escape from.
Fray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fray working for a triangle but Kenway defends it easily.
Kenway controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Fray is working an open guard so Kenway takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
Jonqw Fray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway is looking to clinch but Fray is avoiding it.
Kenway doesn't manage to clinch there - Fray circles away.
Fray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.#T3#
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fray.#TD#
Fray gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Fray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kenway is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fray swings around for an armbar but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fray's guard.
Kenway 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.
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fray's guard.
Fray wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Fray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kenway defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Kenway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kenway tries to move into range but Fray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kenway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fray doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway scores with a jab to the head.
Kenway misses with a leg kick.
Fray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenway is fending him off so far but Fray persists. Nope, Kenway circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kenway pinned against the cage. Kenway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fray misses with a low kick.
Fray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Kenway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fray, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Fray gets control of Kenway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kenway is stalling in the full guard.
Kenway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fray's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenway is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Kenway gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Fray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fray moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Fray checks a leg kick.
Fray attempts a counter takedown but Kenway avoids it well and moves away.
Fray stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kenway does it's job there.
Fray lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenway lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Kenway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Kenway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenway walks away with a smile on his face. Fray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
Fray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fray has a takedown stuffed.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Fray avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenway.
Fray moves away from the strike by Kenway.
Fray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenway as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL2#
Kenway forces Fray back against the cage and clinches.
Fray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frays head. #TD#
Fray jumps into guard, dragging Kenway to the mat.
Kenway wants to stand but Fray is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenway looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Fray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Kenway sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Kenway decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Kenway finds it's target.
Kenway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kenway gets a clinch.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Fray's head back.
Fray lands a nice hook to Kenway's body. Kenway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenway slips a jab from Fray.
Kenway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fray with a poor takedown
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot.
Fray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway throws out a powerful jab.
Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Fray ducks down to avoid it.
Fray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenway finds it's way round the side to connect with Fray's head.
Fray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fray lunges at Kenway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenway's hand.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
Kenway misses with a hook. Fray ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Fray defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Fray moved away.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fray jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fray feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fray scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kenway throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fray.
Kenway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Kenway.
Fray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenway is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray checks a low kick from Kenway.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
Kenway lands a head kick!
#ROC2#
Fray is rocked!
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fray misses with the body kick
and Kenway counters with a crisp right that sends Fray to the canvas! Kenway follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid body kick from Orlowski.
Fray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fray.
Fray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlowski.
Orlowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlowski as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Orlowski misses with the combination.
Orlowski loads up on a big right hand but Fray slips the punch.
We've been told by Orlowski's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Orlowski lands a right hook to the body.
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karol Orlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlowski connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray throws a looping overhand right but Orlowski ducks down to avoid it.
Orlowski 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.
Orlowski blocks a jab.
Orlowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orlowski misses with a straight right.
Orlowski with a jab.
Orlowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fray.#T1##TD2#
Fray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fray showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Fray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orlowski defends it well. #SUB2#
Fray seems to be looking for submissions.
Orlowski is not content to let Fray control the position.#T2#
Orlowski is trying to maintain the position but Fray is very close to passing his half guard.
Fray stops Orlowski from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Fray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orlowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fray is working away from the top position though.
Orlowski moves into full guard.
#T3#
Fray works over Orlowski with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Fray drops back looking for a leg! Orlowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orlowski manages to kick Fray off! Fray jumps back into Orlowski's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orlowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Orlowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orlowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orlowski controls Fray momentarily but Fray frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orlowski keeping moving, preventing Fray from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orlowski misses with a straight left.
Orlowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fray.
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orlowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fray throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlowski misses with a body kick.
Fray takes one on the button.
A big left from Orlowski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Orlowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fray misses with a wild body shot.
Orlowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fray can do to turn this around?
Fray ducks under a wild hook from Orlowski.
Karol Orlowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlowski misses with a hook.
And Fray tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlowski throws out a loose jab but Fray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Fray finds it's way through Orlowski's defenses.
Orlowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlowski cracks Fray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlowski throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
Orlowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Orlowski connects with a body shot that sends Fray's belly button to the back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlowski!
Fray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlowski throws a head kick that misses.
Karol Orlowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlowski misses with an uppercut. Fray saw that one coming.
Fray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fray somewhat.
Orlowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Orlowski misses.
Fray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orlowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
A slow jab from Orlowski misses its intended target.
Orlowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Fray connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Fray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orlowski to the ground. Fray is now in Orlowski's guard.#ES#
Orlowski wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orlowski.
Fray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlowski moves away.
A big right from Fray misses.
Fray darts in looking for a takedown but Orlowski gets double underhooks and turns Fray into the cage.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Orlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fray.
Fray shoots in for a takedown but Orlowski shows good takedown defense.
Orlowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orlowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlowski misses with a few strikes there.
Orlowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlowski cracks Fray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Fray ducks under a wild hook from Orlowski.
Orlowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fray has time to react.
Orlowski throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
And Fray tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlowski walks into a stiff left hand from Fray.
Fray defending well as Orlowski loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Orlowski gets caught flat footed, as Fray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orlowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fray passes Orlowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlowski tries to get to full guard but Fray has control of the leg.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Fray has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Fray stalling away here and it's allowed Orlowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jonqw Fray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fray cracks Orlowski with a solid left hand.
Orlowski has Fray pulled in close to control his posture.
Orlowski looking to control.
Orlowski pulls Fray in to control the position.
Orlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fray stands up over Orlowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fray throwing strikes from guard but Orlowski blocks nicely.
Fray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Orlowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlowski.
Fray blocks a jab.
Orlowski throws a big shot that misses.
Orlowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlowski tries to move into range but Fray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fray has his takedown stuffed
and Orlowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlowski throws a hook to the side of Fray's head but Fray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlowski throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
Fray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlowski throws a looping overhand right but Fray ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlowski finds it's target.
Fray swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Orlowski throws the left hand but Fray avoids the punch easily.
Fray misses with a right hand
and Orlowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Orlowski there.
Orlowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fray throws a big shot that misses.
Orlowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fray catches Orlowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlowski looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
The fighters circling - Fray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orlowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Fray connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fray.
Karol Orlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlowski.
Fray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orlowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Fray misses with a low kick as Orlowski jumps back.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fray jabs at Orlowski's body.
Orlowski throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Orlowski misses with the combination.
Fray feints the counter takedown.
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!
Fray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fray has a takedown stuffed.
Orlowski scores with a one two! Fray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlowski counters with a straight right hand.
Orlowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Fray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Orlowski.
Nice sprawl there from Orlowski as Fray shoots in.
Orlowski throws a shot from downtown. Fray moves away and avoids it.
Orlowski looks to land a left hand but Fray moved out of range nicely.
Orlowski throws a right hand that Fray ducks under and follows up with a left that Fray also avoids with ease.
Fray swings for the body but Orlowski moves out of range.
Fray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlowski counters with a solid body kick.
Orlowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orlowski digs a good body shot into Fray's ribs.
Orlowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Fray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orlowski defends it well.
Orlowski scores with a jab. Fray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orlowski cracks Fray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fray takes one to the chin there.#T4##TD2#
Fray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orlowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orlowski wants to get back to his feet but Fray drags him back down.
Fray working away.
Karol Orlowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fray is putting a hurting on Orlowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Orlowski wants to get back to his feet but Fray is dominant here and he's now got Orlowski's back!#SUB2#
Fray working for the choke.
Fray gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Orlowski can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Orlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Orlowski!
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Event:
MFN 366: End of an Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Fray shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fray fails with the takedown
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Fray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Fray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sokol's guard.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
Fray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokol holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sokol trying to control but Fray postures up.
#SUB2#
Fray wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sokol wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sokol is trying to maintain the position but Fray is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Fray has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokol defends it well.
Sokol keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fray prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Fray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokol is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School Of Fighting that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokol is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Fray is working for a kimura here but Sokol manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fray's guard.
#SUB2#
Fray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol is looking to stand up but Fray won't let him.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Fray is looking to sweep but instead, Sokol has passed into half guard.
Fray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!
Fray wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy.
Well, with Fray on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sokol is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Sokol looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Sokol trying to get back to his feet but Fray is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Fray is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sokol is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Event:
MFN 363
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Officer tries to clinch up but Fray circles away and keeps his distance.
Officer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Officer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fray works Officer's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Fray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Officer's guard.#SUB2#
Officer working for a triangle but Fray defends it easily.
Officer trying to keep a closed guard but Fray is proving a slippery customer.
Fray stands up over Officer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Officer has wrist control.#SUB2#
Officer looking for a guillotine here but Fray defends easily.
Fray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Officer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Fray looking to pass the guard.
Officer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer managing to control the position.
Fray chips away with some ground and pound.
Fray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Officer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fray trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer 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.#SUB2#
Officer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fray trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Officer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Fray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Officer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Officer is looking to reverse the position.
Officer struggling a bit here.
Officer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Officer taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4##SUB#
Fray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Officer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fray landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Officer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fray working Officer over with strikes.
Fray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
Officer is looking to improve his position.
Fray throwing shots but Officer is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Fray is working for a kimura but Officer is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Officer is trying to control but Fray manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Officer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Officer tries to stand but Fray is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Fray is looking for a triangle but Officer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fray is looking for a triangle here but Officer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Officer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Fray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Officer can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Officer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fray is trying to control Officer's posture but Officer avoids it.
Fray prevents Officer from improving position.
Officer trying to control the action but Fray is working from the bottom.
Fray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Officer tries to move to mount but Fray blocks the move with his legs.
Fray is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Officer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fray is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Officer slows the pace down in half guard.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Fray looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Officer is looking for a kimura here.
Fray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fray.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fray keeping full guard, as Officer tries to pass.
Officer forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Officer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fray wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Police Officer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Fray coming out on top.#CL2#
Officer gets a clinch.
Fray looking for a takedown.
Fray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Officer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Officer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Officer lands with a light punch inside.
Fray tries for a takedown but Officer manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Fray has hold of one of Officer's legs. Officer is fighting the takedown attempt but Fray gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fray works over Officer with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Officer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Officer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Officer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Officer is trying to keep Fray in close.
Fray wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Officer looking to control but Fray passes into half guard.
Fray winds up and cracks Officer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fray slips a nice elbow through Officer's hands, connecting with Officer's forehead.
Fray wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Fray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer gets full guard.
Fray passes Officer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Fray is keen to just control but Officer is a slippery customer.
Fray working over Officer with some ground and pound. Officer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Fray seems to be looking for submissions.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Officer gets full guard.
Fray postures up.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Officer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fray has managed to get both his arms back between Officer's legs - danger averted.
Fray postures up.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Officer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonqw Fray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fray connects with a couple of short punches.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Fray is in close to Officer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Officer's head.
Fray scoring with some ground and pound.
Officer keeping full guard, as Fray tries to pass.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
Fray looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Officer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fray has managed to get both his arms back between Officer's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Fray distracts Officer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Officer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Officer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
Fray with a nice head shot there.
Fray trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer is trying to control the position but Fray postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but Officer is retaining full guard.
Fray is working Officer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Officer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fray is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonqw Fray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fray 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Event:
MFN 355
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fray throws a body shot but no joy.
LeFleur avoids the head kick by Fray.
Fray throws a lazy uppercut
and LeFleur counters with a stiff right hand.
LeFleur avoids the body shot from Fray.
Fray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Fray scores with a takedown into LeFleur's guard.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeFleur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fray wants to control from the top but LeFleur keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray tries to free his leg and advance position but LeFleur is retaining full guard.
Fray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Fray stops LeFleur from standing up.
Fray works over LeFleur with some ground and pound from guard.
Fray postures up in LeFleur's guard and throws a big left but LeFleur blocks it.
Fray throws a strike but LeFleur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Fray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LeFleur escapes and throws Fray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fray wants to control but LeFleur postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LeFleur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Fray tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
LeFleur has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big left from Fray misses.
Fray thows a leg kick but LeFleur checks it
and LeFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeFleur misses with an uppercut.
Fray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fray lands with a cross.
Fray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeFleur scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFleur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fray doesn't seem bothered though.
LeFleur misses the shot to the body.
Fray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LeFleur to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
LeFleur lands with an uppercut that bounces Fray off the cage and back into range.
Fray misses with a two punch combination.
LeFleur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fray connects with a right hand. LeFleur shakes it off.
LeFleur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body kick there by LeFleur.
LeFleur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LeFleur misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Fray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fray is keen to just control but LeFleur is a slippery customer.
Fray trying to mount his opponent but LeFleur defends it. #SUB#
Fray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeFleur defends it well.
LeFleur is staying active underneath Fray, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB#
Fray is trying to work for a kimura but LeFleur is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeFleur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fray.
LeFleur is looking to get back to is feet but Fray passes into side control.
Fray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fray creates some space and throws a big elbow, but LeFleur sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fray is looking to take a break and control but LeFleur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allen LeFleur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
LeFleur looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
LeFleur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fray manages to avoid it.
Fray misses with a straight right.
LeFleur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeFleur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LeFleur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
LeFleur misses with a two punch combination.
Fray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur avoids it really well and circles away.
Fray scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
LeFleur misses with a wild body shot.
Jonqw Fray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
LeFleur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeFleur.
Fray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeFleur swivels and escapes.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeFleur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen LeFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fray thows a leg kick but LeFleur checks it
and LeFleur counters with a two punch combo.
Fray throws a right hand that LeFleur ducks under and follows up with a left that LeFleur also avoids with ease.
Fray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeFleur.
LeFleur drops his hands momentarily and Fray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Fray. Those never looked like landing.
LeFleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray lands with an overhand left.
Fray misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Fray throws a solid leg kick but LeFleur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fray.
LeFleur dips to his left and cracks Fray with an uppercut!
Fray throws a hook to the side of LeFleur's head but LeFleur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeFleur just misses with a punch to the body.
Fray throws a body punch but LeFleur moves out of range.
Fray looks to score with a jab to the body but LeFleur is just out of range.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeFleur moves away.
Fray looks to score with a jab to the body but LeFleur is just out of range.
Fray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeFleur walks into a straight right hand from Fray.
Fray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fray throws a looping overhand right but LeFleur ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
LeFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fray misses with a looping left.
Fray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
LeFleur leaves Fray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LeFleur throws out a counter right but Fray avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LeFleur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LeFleur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fray slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Fray seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LeFleur is trying to stand back up but Fray is controlling him
#SUB#
Fray is looking for a kimura but LeFleur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fray to get the leverage.
Fray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Fray is working for a kimura but LeFleur is defending it quite comfortably.
Fray tries to pass to full mount but LeFleur defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonqw Fray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fray throws a leg kick but LeFleur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LeFleur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fray.
Fray throws a head kick that misses.
LeFleur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fray.
LeFleur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like LeFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fray scores with a decent looking hook.
LeFleur looks to land a left hand but Fray moved out of range nicely.
LeFleur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fray on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeFleur might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fray tries to land a leg kick but LeFleur saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Fray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray wants to pass the guard but LeFleur is defending well. #T1#
Fray prevents LeFleur from standing back up.
LeFleur won't allow Fray to pass to mount. #SUB#
LeFleur is defending against the submission attempts here by Fray.
Fray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fray trying to control from LeFleur's half guard. LeFleur has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
LeFleur keeping full guard, as Fray tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fray wants to pass the guard but LeFleur is keeping the position.
Fray connects with a couple of short punches.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeFleur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but LeFleur has wrist control.#T3#
Fray looking to pass the guard.
Fray postures up in LeFleur's guard and throws a big left but LeFleur blocks it.
Jonqw Fray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeFleur's guard.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Fray wants to work for an arm triangle but LeFleur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeFleur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fray.
LeFleur wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeFleur throws an overhand right that lands on Fray's shoulder, as Fray tries to avoid the shot.
Fray checks a leg kick nicely.
Fray shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur shows good takedown defense.
LeFleur lands a glancing blow to the side of Fray's head.
Fray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeFleur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeFleur connects with a looping right hand.
LeFleur takes a swing at Fray's ribcage but misses.
Fray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonqw Fray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fray 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Event:
MFN 341: Mangrove/Scouser2
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Shishunaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fray.
Shishunaga misses with a hook. Fray ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Fray shoots in and bounces Shishunaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shishunaga has his feet on Fray's thighs here. He's pushed Fray off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fray screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalashoka Shishunaga!
Our winner, Kalashoka Shishunaga, 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:
MFN 333: Drago vs. Karhu II
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos motions for Fray to come forward. Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fray.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Neymar Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
Santos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fray looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Fray's shoulder, as Fray tries to avoid the shot.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Fray should have avoided that one.
Fray closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Fray pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santos. That's going to slow Fray down.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Fray on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos scores with the left hand. Fray knows he should have avoided that one.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fray shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Fray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Fray blocks a jab.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Fray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Fray with an uppercut!
Santos slips a jab from Fray.#T1#
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Fray's knee but Fray avoids it well.
A big left from Fray misses.
Fray 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.
Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Fray.
Fray checks a leg kick.
Santos tests Fray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fray throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Fray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.
We've been informed that Fray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Fray on that attempt.
Santos takes a swing at Fray's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fray blocks the leg kick.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is looking to clinch. #T2#
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Fray.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Fray off balance momentarily.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fray misses.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Fray misses its intended target.
Fray takes one on the button.
Fray slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Fray pushes him off.
That kick from Santos tenderised Fray's leg. Fray is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fray. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Fray counters with a takedown into side control.
Fray tries to advance to mount but Santos denies him. #T3#
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Fray drags him back down.
Santos wants to control but Fray postures up.
Fray working the ground and pound but Santos is defending the strikes.
Fray creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Fray is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fray to get the leverage.
Santos wants to control but Fray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying is best to control the position here.
Fray trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos keeping hold of Fray's head, controlling as best he can.
Fray is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos wants to improve his position but Fray is controlling well.
Fray tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Fray eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Fray is looking for submissions but instead, Santos has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fray.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santos misses with a hook. Fray ducked under it nicely.
Fray checks the leg kick.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
A left and a right from Santos both land. Nice combination.
Fray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Fray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fray can do to turn this around?
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Santos.
Fray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fray.
Fray throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fray.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Neymar Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fray.
Fray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fray. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fray looking for a takedown.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Fray controls his hands.
#TD2#
Fray pulls guard successfully.
Fray keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fray trying to control the position.
Fray tries to strike from the bottom.
Fray trying to control the position.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Fray has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Fray's defenses.
Santos throws a leg kick but Fray moved away.#T3#
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Fray feints the counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.
Fray is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Nice defenses there by Fray.
Santos throws a jab when Fray was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fray misses the target.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Fray slips a straight right by Santos.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fray has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos thumps Fray with a low kick.
Fray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fray blocks the low kick.#T4#
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Fray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard. #ES#
Santos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fray as Santos tries to tie him up.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fray tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Fray drops back down to his feet.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Fray blocks an uppercut.
Fray tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Santos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos looks to land a combination but Fray avoids it well.
Fray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santos moves away from the strike by Fray.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Fray checks a leg kick.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Fray.
Fray shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fray fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Fray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neymar Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
Santos pushes Fray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Fray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fray's defenses.
Fray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neymar Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fray drops his hands momentarily and Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Fray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos 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.
Santos scores with a hook.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Fray misses with a low kick.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santos.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but Fray is out of range.
Fray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Fray off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fray. That did some damage!
Jab from Santos.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neymar Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray misses with a straight right.
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Fray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Fray misses with a body kick.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos cracks Fray with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Fray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santos is out of range and Fray settles back down.
Fray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Fray misses with a looping right.
Fray moves away from the strike by Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fray's sensitive parts.
Fray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fray walks into a jab.
Fray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Fray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Santos rushes Fray and presses him up against the cage.
Fray blocks an uppercut.
Fray dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Fray controls the action.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Fray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fray looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Santos!
Neymar Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Fray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero tries to clinch up but Fray circles away and keeps his distance.
Fray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Fray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romero lands with a good body shot.
Romero punishes Fray's body with a nice straight punch.
Fray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero tries to clinch but Fray moves out of range.
Fray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero throws a body punch but Fray moves out of range.
Romero avoids the body shot from Fray.
Romero is looking to counter the offense by Fray and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray jabs at Romero's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fray or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Fray wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Fray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Fray looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Fray has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! Fray dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Fray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head. #T2##SUB#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Romero keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero trying to control here.
#T3#
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fray is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fray seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Fray trying to control from half guard but Romero is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fray pulls his head out easily.
Fray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Fray lands with a punch from half guard.
Fray prevents Romero from improving his position.
Fray is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Fray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fray has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fray throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fray passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fray tries to land a body kick
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero avoids the body shot from Fray.
The fighters circling - Fray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero defending well as Fray loads up on a big left hand.
Fray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Jab by Fray.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fray manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Jonqw Fray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing. #TD2#
Fray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
An elbow from Fray crashes against the mat.
Fray lands a nice forearm strike.
Romero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fray's best efforts.
Fray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero is doing well to control the position and prevent Fray from advancing to side control.
Fray is looking to pass Romero's guard but actually Romero recovers to full guard.
Romero trying to control the position here.
Fray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fray wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Fray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romero! #REVR#
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romero working away.
Fray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
Romero holding both Fray 's hands and preventing any damage.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Romero is trying to remain composed but Fray is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Fray is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Romero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fray throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Romero covers up after that shot from Fray.
#T4#
Romero just trying to survive but Fray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Romero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fray.
Romero wants to control his opponent's hands but Fray gets his hands free.
Fray throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fray is not going to allow Romero to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Romero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Fray keeps control of the position.
Romero trying to control the position but Fray manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonqw Fray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Romero.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Fray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Fray is predictable there
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Romero rushes Fray and presses him up against the cage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fray tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero avoids the elbow strike from Fray, against the cage.
Romero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Fray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonqw Fray.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romero throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Romero has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fray slowing the pace effectively.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Fray avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
Fray takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero stops a takedown attempt from Fray.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero gets underhooks to prevent Fray's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Fray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Romero can't fight it off and eventually Fray manages to take the fight to the floor. Romero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Fray wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Romero has momentary wrist control but Fray slips an elbow through the middle.
Fray throws a big elbow that misses.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.#SUB#
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fray trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T3#
Romero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Fray is proving a slippery customer.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Fray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero is trying to control the position but Fray postures up.
Jonqw Fray has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fray advances position into side control!
Fray working away.
Fray lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Fray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonqw Fray!
Jonqw Fray took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were saying Mon Ami.'.
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Event:
MFN 312: Escape the Fire
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suya - that will leave a mark!
Fray lands a jab to the head.
Suya connects with a leg kick. Fray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fray's sensitive parts.
Fray misses with a right hand
and Suya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fray looks to land a right hand but Suya moved out of range.
Fray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suya.
Suya throws a hook but Fray avoids it easily.
Fray shoots for a double leg takedown but Suya sprawls well. He's pushed Fray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Suya.
Suya 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.
Suya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray throws out a powerful jab.
Fray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suya leaves Fray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suya moves away.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Suya!
#CL2#
Fray tries to keep at a distance but Suya has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Fray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Suya can't fight it off and eventually Fray manages to take the fight to the floor. Suya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suya wants to stand and escape but Fray is having none of it.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Fray wants to control from the top but Suya keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suya wants to stand but Fray is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fray will feel that in the morning.
Fray is looking to score with low kicks.
Suya looks to land a left hand but Fray moved out of range nicely.
Fray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suya, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Suya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fray is trying to drag Suya to the mat but Suya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suya missing with knees to the body.
Suya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fray.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Fray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suya smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Suya misses with a body kick.
Fray feinted with a counter takedown.
Suya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suya blocks a leg kick.
Fray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suya as he jumps to the side.
Suya feints and then cracks Fray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fray down.
Suya throws a lazy right hand but Fray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Fray successfully pulls guard.
Suya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fray's guard.
Fray working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fray has a closed guard, preventing Suya from standing up.
Fray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suya is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Suya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Suya.
#CL2#
Suya closes the distance and clinches.
Suya blocking some punches.
Suya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suya swings wildly with an uppercut but Fray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fray avoids it.
Suya lands a nice uppercut.
Suya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fray is defending well for now.
Suya tries to land a knee to the head but Fray blocks with his arms.
Fray avoiding damage as Suya throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Suya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fray blocks it with crossed arms.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Suya scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Suya.
Fray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fray tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Suya scores with a shoulder strike.
Suya lands with a light punch inside.
Suya lands a nice knee to the body.
Suya lands a left hand.
Suya lands with a right to the head.
Kanchai Suya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fray goes for a takedown attempt but Suya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Suya closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suya. #T2#
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suya scores with a shoulder strike.
Suya lands with a left to the head.
Fray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suya is defending well.
Suya scores with a shot to the side of Fray's head.
Suya pushes Fray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Suya lands a shoulder strike.
Suya lands with a right to the head.
Suya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suya pushes Fray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Suya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Suya.
Suya lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Suya.
Suya is pressed up against the cage. Fray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suya down to the mat. Suya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suya scores with a nice body kick.
Fray missing with a left hand there. Suya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fray.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suya. Fray shrugs it off though.
Fray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fray's calf.
Suya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suya is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Suya moves into the clinch.#T4#
Suya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fray is defending well for now.
Suya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Suya lands a right hand.
Suya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Suya.
Suya with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Suya crunches a lovely knee into Fray's ribcage.
Suya lands a knee to the body.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suya lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Fray is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Fray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suya lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonqw Fray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Suya. #CL2#
Suya clinches up with Fray and pushes him back against the cage.
Fray seems to have got his legs back now.
Fray tries for a takedown but Suya manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suya lands a knee to the body.
Fray wants a takedown.
Suya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fray is defending well for now.
Fray lands a right hand.
Fray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
Fray missing with knees to the body.
Fray avoiding damage as Suya throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suya.
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!
Suya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fray.#T1#
Fray jumps guard but Suya stands there with Fray around his waist. Fray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
Suya scores with a shoulder strike.
Fray has Suya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suya lands a knee to the head.
Suya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fray managing to block the knees to the body from Suya.
Suya working Fray over with knees to the body.
Suya scores a nice knee to the body.
Suya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suya lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fray to his knees! Suya keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanchai Suya!
A very excited looking Kanchai Suya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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