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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Gray tries for a takedown but Vasquez circles away easily#KD2#
and Vasquez counters with a crisp one two that drops Gray! Vasquez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gray to his feet! Gray is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Gray is rocked!
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasquez counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Gray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gray is breathing heavily.
Vasquez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Vasquez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gray's temple! It sends Gray violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Vasquez celebrates and the doctors try to help Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jose Vasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tessmacher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tessmacher showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tessmacher pulls his head out easily.
Tessmacher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray wants to get back to full guard but Tessmacher has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray seems a little lost for a moment, as Tessmacher dominates the positioning.#T1#
It looks like Tessmacher might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gray is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tessmacher is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tessmacher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tessmacher with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessmacher controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Gray is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tessmacher has isolated one of Gray's arms. Gray looking to fight him off but Tessmacher twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brooke Tessmacher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Franklin drops Gray with a beautiful combination! Gray stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franklin is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Gray is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Gray has been cut.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Franklin needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Gray just on the top of the head. Gray drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Gray - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Franklin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Manikowski shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Gray has Manikowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Manikowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Manikowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Gray looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Manikowski gets control of Gray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manikowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Gray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manikowski is defended easily by Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manikowski shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Manikowski tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a nice leg kick.
Manikowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Gray avoids the head kick by Manikowski.
Manikowski throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Manikowski. #CL2#
Manikowski clinches. #TD2#
Manikowski pulls guard successfully.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Manikowski.
Manikowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Manikowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.#SU#
Gray stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Gray darts in looking for a takedown but Manikowski gets double underhooks and turns Gray into the cage.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Manikowski.
Manikowski tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray moves forwards but Manikowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Manikowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Gray avoiding damage as Manikowski throws knees to the body.
Manikowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manikowski looks winded!
Gray can't get the takedown.
Gray tries to pull guard but Manikowski won't allow it.
Gray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manikowski.
Manikowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manikowski's brow. #TD2#
Manikowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gray stops Manikowski from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manikowski has control of Gray's left arm, preventing Gray from doing any damage.
Manikowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Manikowski, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Manikowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Manikowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manikowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Manikowski darts in looking for a takedown but Gray gets double underhooks and turns Manikowski into the cage.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Manikowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manikowski shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walton Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Manikowski.
Gray blocks a head kick by Manikowski.
Manikowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gray.
Manikowski wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manikowski as he avoids it easily.
Manikowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manikowski is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Gray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Manikowski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Manikowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Gray rushes Manikowski and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manikowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manikowski is defending well for now.
Gray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Manikowski after a bit of a struggle.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD2#
Manikowski decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Manikowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray is looking to stand up but Manikowski won't let him.
Manikowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Manikowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manikowski.
Manikowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Manikowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gray's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Manikowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Manikowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Manikowski looking for submissions off his back.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manikowski keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borys Manikowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manikowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manikowski somewhat.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manikowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manikowski.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walton Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Manikowski.
Manikowski with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1##CL#
Gray rushes Manikowski and presses him up against the cage.
Manikowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Manikowski.
Gray tries to pull guard but Manikowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manikowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manikowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Gray lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manikowski tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gray manages to move to mount!
Manikowski tries to improve his position but instead Gray has taken his back!
Gray avoiding Manikowski 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Gray tries to keep control of the position but Manikowski is staying busy.
Manikowski trying to control the hands but Gray breaks the grip.
Gray wants to control but Manikowski is keeping busy.
Gray controlling from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manikowski is keeping busy.
#T3#
Manikowski just trying to survive but Gray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gray trying to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray is hanging on to Manikowski's back as he tries to escape.
Borys Manikowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manikowski trying to control the hands but Gray won't let him.
Gray controls the position.
Manikowski wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray tries to get the hooks in deep but Manikowski pushed the leg off.
Walton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borys Manikowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manikowski trying to control the hands but Gray won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walton Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manikowski 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Miles keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Miles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gray quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Miles has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gray defend it? Miles steps over the head and cranks it - Gray is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Miles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb Miles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Gray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gray off to one side.
Floyd Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Grant ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grant shoots for a double leg takedown but Gray sprawls well. He's pushed Grant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gray holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walton Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Grant.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grant wants to break free but Gray has control.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Gray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Gray has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Gray moves into the clinch.
Gray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grant to keep the fight standing.
Gray is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gray is defending well.
Gray tries to break the clinch but Grant is controlling the position.
Gray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grant to keep the fight standing.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Grant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2##CL2#
Grant takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Grant jumps guard and drags Gray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant pulls Gray in close to his closed guard and prevents Gray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Grant looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gray has picked Grant up and slammed him! Grant can't keep hold of the triangle and Gray manages to pass to side control!
Grant struggling a bit here.
Grant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grant has one of Gray's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Grant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant is taking a breather. Gray 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.#SUB2#
Grant is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Grant 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##CL2#
Grant takes the fight into the clinch.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Grant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gray fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray jumps guard but Grant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Grant jumps guard.
Grant seems keen to control Gray's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Grant is looking for a triangle but Gray pushes his legs off easily.
Gray postures up.
#SUB2#
Gray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
Grant pushes Gray off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
A left and a right from Grant both land. Nice combination.
Grant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gray tries to avoid it but Grant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gray to the ground. Gray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gray tries to counter by clinching up but Grant breaks away and moves out of range.
Grant is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gray instigates a clinch.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Grant jumps guard and drags Gray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grant is proving hard to escape from.
Gray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Gray gets to his feet. Grant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Grant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Grant drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray thows a body kick. Grant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Walton Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Gray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gray, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant prevents a body shot from Gray.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray tries to pull guard but Grant holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grant is trying to break free.
Gray has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gray fails to pull guard.
Grant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gray avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage.
Gray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grant prevents it.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grant has him pressed against the cage.#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.
Grant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant is pushing Gray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grant to keep the fight standing.
Grant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.#TD2#
Grant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gray being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Grant throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gray escapes and throws Grant's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Gray working away.
Grant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
Grant is looking for a sweep. Gray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant trying to control but Gray postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grant 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 Frank Antenori 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... Floyd Grant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Langston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Langston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Langston rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Langston. That's going to slow Gray down.
Langston connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Langston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Langston won't allow it.
Langston prevents the takedown attempt.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Langston won't allow it.
Gray tries to pull guard but Langston holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Langston has one foot on Gray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Gray is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Langston has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Langston clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Langston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Langston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Langston has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Langston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Langston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Gray has been cut.#CL2#
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Langston. Langston maintains the clinch.
Langston slowing the pace effectively.
Gray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Langston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Langston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Langston keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Langston has managed to clinch.
Langston is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Langston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christofear Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Langston defends well and Gray ends up having to push Langston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Langston rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Langston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Langston manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Langston has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Langston pulls guard.
Langston has his hands on Gray's head, controlling the position.
Langston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES2#
Langston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Gray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Langston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christofear Langston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Langston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Langston controlling the action here.
Gray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langston is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Christofear Langston has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Langston is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Langston to get the leverage.
Langston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Gray tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Langston has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langston on the ground.
Langston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Langston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Langston avoids the attempt from Gray to control.
Langston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Langston 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.#T2#
Langston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston unloading with bombs!
Langston controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Langston.
More stalling from Langston.
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Langston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Langston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gray shrugs it off. #T4#
Gray is in a horrible position here. Langston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Langston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langston prevents Gray from getting the reversal.
Langston dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christofear Langston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Langston has closed the distance and engaged Gray in a clinch.
Gray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Langston to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Langston.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Langston moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Langston breaks the clinch.
Langston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray. #CL2#
Langston closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Langston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Gray stands and steps away. Langston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Langston tries to score with a low kick but Gray moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Langston does no damage.
Gray tries to counter by clinching up but Langston breaks away and moves out of range.
Langston throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Langston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Langston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Langston backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Langston. No joy for Gray on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Langston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively.
Walton Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Langston throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Langston misses with a body kick. #T2#
Gray is looking to clinch but Langston is avoiding it.
Langston shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Langston with that takedown attempt.
Gray shoots for a takedown but Langston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Langston scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Langston misses with a combination
and Gray counters with a good, hard body kick but Langston shrugs it off. #T3#
Gray is looking to clinch.
Langston leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray walks forward, straight into a front kick from Langston.
Langston shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Langston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Langston looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Langston just gets out of the way.#TD#
Gray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4##SU#
Langston is working an open guard so Gray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Langston.
It looked like Gray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Langston rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Walton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christofear Langston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Langston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christofear Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Langston 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christofear Langston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Gray scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gray presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Gray is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Walton Gray has been cut.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
As Smith looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Smith goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith thumps Gray with a low kick.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith looks winded!
Gray fails with the takedown.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Smith forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
As Smith backs away, Gray returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Smith ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walton Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smith.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Gray's legs - danger averted.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#SU2#
Smith stands up from Gray's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Gray in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gray wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Gray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Gray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Gray tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
#CL#
Gray rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. Gray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Gray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Walton Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gray jumps guard but Smith stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stalls.
Gray tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
#TD#
Gray pulls guard effortlessly.
Gray doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gray has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Smith 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.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Smith looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gray circles away.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Walton Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Smith scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Walton Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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