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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin has chosen Korn - Narcissistic Cannibal (feat. Skrillex and Kill the Noise) as his entrance music. Ezra Ray has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Xocoyotzin. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xocoyotzin throws a shot to the body.
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Xocoyotzin's belly button to the back.
Ray throws the left hand but Xocoyotzin avoids the punch easily.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ray connects with a solid leg kick.
Xocoyotzin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a right hand that Xocoyotzin ducks under and follows up with a left that Xocoyotzin also avoids with ease.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray throws a big shot that misses.
Xocoyotzin is looking to land body kicks.
Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily.
A big left from Xocoyotzin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray walks into a jab.
Ray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xocoyotzin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xocoyotzin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ray sizes up Xocoyotzin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Xocoyotzin misses.
A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot.
Ezra Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray lands a head kick!
Xocoyotzin clinches up against the cage.
Xocoyotzin stalling in the clinch but Ray improves position.
Xocoyotzin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
Xocoyotzin looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xocoyotzin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin missing with knees to the body.
Ray misses with some punches.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xocoyotzin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ray tries a knee to the head but Xocoyotzin blocks it.
Xocoyotzin slowing the pace effectively.
Xocoyotzin looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
Xocoyotzin wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray working aggressively here.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Ray.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ray walks away with a smile on his face. Xocoyotzin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up.
Xocoyotzin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ray finds it's way round the side to connect with Xocoyotzin's head.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Xocoyotzin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Ray misses with a head kick.
Xocoyotzin slips a straight right by Ray.
Xocoyotzin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ray.
Xocoyotzin slips a straight right by Ray.
Xocoyotzin ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xocoyotzin rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ray.
Xocoyotzin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xocoyotzin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xocoyotzin tries to stall but Ray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xocoyotzin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xocoyotzin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ray regains guard.
Xocoyotzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray has Xocoyotzin pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray trying to control the position.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xocoyotzin is one step ahead there.
Xocoyotzin throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ray is controlling Xocoyotzin's posture.
Ezra Ray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ray throws a leg kick which misses Xocoyotzin's front leg but catches the back leg as Xocoyotzin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray 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.
Nice defenses there by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xocoyotzin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray tries to land a front kick but Xocoyotzin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Ray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xocoyotzin under the eye.
Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin blocks it.
Ray misses with a hook.
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xocoyotzin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Xocoyotzin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ray is trying to keep an underhook but Xocoyotzin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin is looking to advance position but Ray won't allow it.
Ray wants to control but Xocoyotzin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ray is doing well to control the position and prevent Xocoyotzin from advancing to side control.
Xocoyotzin wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ray is staying active underneath Xocoyotzin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Xocoyotzin throwing shots but Ray is blocking nicely.
Ray is in trouble now - Xocoyotzin has advanced to mount!
Ray is squirming around, avoiding Xocoyotzin's attempts to control the action.
Ray is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Xocoyotzin thowing shots but they're missing.
Ray regains half guard.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray trying to hold on to Xocoyotzin's head to control him but Xocoyotzin postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xocoyotzin tries to pass to full mount but Ray defends it.
Ray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xocoyotzin wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is adopting a defensive guard.
Xocoyotzin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xocoyotzin wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Ray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Ezra Ray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Xocoyotzin gets the takedown into side control.
Xocoyotzin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xocoyotzin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ray is trying to control Xocoyotzin's posture but Xocoyotzin avoids it.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Xocoyotzin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ray knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ray sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ray is trying to control the position but Xocoyotzin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ray seems keen to control Xocoyotzin's posture.
Xocoyotzin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xocoyotzin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body kick.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xocoyotzin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ray rather than just go for the knockout.
Xocoyotzin ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xocoyotzin shoots in and bounces Ray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xocoyotzin postures up.
Ray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xocoyotzin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xocoyotzin trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ray 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ezra Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xocoyotzin tries to move into range but Ray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xocoyotzin looks to land a combination but Ray avoids it well.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Xocoyotzin saw that one coming.
Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Xocoyotzin moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xocoyotzin staying out of range there.
Xocoyotzin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand.
Ray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Xocoyotzin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xocoyotzin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xocoyotzin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xocoyotzin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Ray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xocoyotzin throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ezra Ray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xocoyotzin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ray staying out of range there.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Ray moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin slips a straight right by Ray.
That kick from Xocoyotzin tenderised Ray's leg. Ray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xocoyotzin moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.
Xocoyotzin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ray.
Ray walks into a straight right hand from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xocoyotzin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xocoyotzin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Xocoyotzin moved out of range.
Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Xocoyotzin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Xocoyotzin.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
An inside leg kick from Xocoyotzin misses.
Xocoyotzin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xocoyotzin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ray misses with a head kick.
Ray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xocoyotzin misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
I think Xocoyotzin 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
After the fight, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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