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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Gray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up against the cage.
Wilder pushes Gray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilder presses Gray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Wilder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gray can't fight it off and eventually Wilder manages to take the fight to the floor. Gray looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilder controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Wilder looking to pass the guard.
Wilder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Gray ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wilder clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilder presses Gray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilder misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Wilder manages to pull guard.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
Wilder is controlling Gray's posture.
Let's hope that Wilder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Wilder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.#T3#
Wilder is pulling down on Gray's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gray wants to stand but Wilder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wilder has control of Gray's left arm, preventing Gray from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Gray counters by clinching up.
Wilder tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of stalling here from Wilder.
Gray misses with a knee strike.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray tries to pull guard but Wilder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilder looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Wilder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gray uses from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wilder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gray is wriggling around but Wilder manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Wilder decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Wilder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gray regains guard immediately.
Wilder is standing up over Gray. Gray looks to escape but Wilder dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Wilder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gray!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gray is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Wilder looking to ground and pound but Gray is blocking nicely.
Wilder thowing shots but they're missing.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Wilder working for a submission but Gray is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Gray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wilder jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gray is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gray and Wilder has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wilder is staying tight to Gray's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Wilder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Wilder stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gray enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilder controls the pace.#SU2#
Wilder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Wilder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gray is looking to stand back up but Wilder counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gray. #REVR#
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Wilder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SU2#
Wilder stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Wilder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Wilder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilder looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Wilder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wilder throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gray because Wilder loaded up on that one.
Gray holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Wilder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gray has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gray! #T4##SUB2#
Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Efren Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Wilder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilder 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Wilder!
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