Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Fight Night 69
Date: Jul 25, 2016

#R1#
Jensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ray.
A big right from Ray misses.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Jensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jensen scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Ray misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jensen checks a leg kick.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray tries a low kick but Jensen avoids it.#T2#
Jensen slips under a jab.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray tried to score with a low kick but Jensen checks it.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jensen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Ray. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Jensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray throws a hook but Jensen blocks it.
Ray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jensen checks it well.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.#T4#
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ray throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Jensen's leg but Jensen calmly moves out of range.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Jensen's ribs.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray throws a solid leg kick but Jensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ray.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Ray.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Ray is trying to get back to full guard.
Jensen wants to stand up but Ray manages to regain full guard.
Jensen being controlled here momentarily.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen tries to stand but Ray is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Jensen keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray stops Jensen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ricky Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray throws a leg kick but Jensen checks it.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ray jabs at Jensen's body.
Ray misses with a looping right.#T1#
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Ray avoids it easily.
Ray misses with a head kick.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Ray avoids it easily.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Ray is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ray.
Ricky Ray is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jensen blocks a head kick by Ray.
A big left from Ray misses.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Jensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick from Ray.
Ray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Ricky Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray misses with a straight right.
Ray throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray misses with a looping left.
Ray works Jensen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Ray lands a right hook to the body.
Ray misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jensen.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen wants to stand but Ray is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ray!

Event: CEFC Live1
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Ray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost misses the body punch
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Ray throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a body kick.
Ray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frost digs a good body shot into Ray's ribs.#T1#
Ray misses with a straight right.
Ray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Ray tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Ray lands a body shot.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Ray misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
Ray thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Frost fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ray checks it well.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Frost bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost scores with the left hand. Ray knows he should have avoided that one.
Frost slips under a jab from Ray.
Ray throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Ray 's knee.
Frost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Ray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frost momentarily.
Ray throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Ray moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost catches Ray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ray tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Ray misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a big head kick but Ray shrugs it off.
Ray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ray scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Ray manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Ray.
A clash of legs there as Ray blocks the low kick.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Ray.#CL#
Frost darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
A shot in the inside from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ray can do to turn this around?
Ray working aggressively here.
Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but Ray has double underhooks. #T1#
Frost lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ray managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but Ray keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray misses with a straight left.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Ray misses.
Ray throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A shot to the body from Ray misses
and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Ray in his tracks momentarily.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ray misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Ray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost slips under a jab from Ray.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ray misses with a hook.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
Frost slips a straight right by Ray.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ray scrambles back to his feet.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Frost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ray under the eye.
Frost defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Ray catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Ray throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Ray misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Ray 's knee.
Ray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Frost counters with a quick kick to the body but Ray blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Ray motions for Frost to come forward. Ray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Frost throws a body kick that misses
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Ray.
Frost looks to throw a body kick
and Ray counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to clinch but Ray moves out of range.
Ray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Ray misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ray moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost with a hook.
Ray is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ray lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost lands a high kick!
Ray swings widly with a right hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ray flicks out a counter leg kick but Frost steps away.
Ray misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ray misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Ray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frost tries to clinch but Ray moves away
and Ray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frost throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost tries to clinch there but Ray circles away. #T4#
Ray throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost throws a quick counter head kick but Ray was just out of range.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
A low kick from Ray is predictable there
and Frost counters with a head kick. That will keep Ray thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ray.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
A very excited looking Olaf Frost rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 63
Date: Jun 20, 2016

#R1#
Ray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray lands with a shot to the body.
Ray tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Ray scores with a nice right hand.
Jensen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands with a good body shot.
Ray misses with a combination #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Ray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ray is trying is best to control the position here.
Ray is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray misses with a looping right.
Ray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jensen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.#T3#
Ray throws a leg kick but Jensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Ray #TD#
so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jensen wanted to stand there but Ray had control of the position.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SU#
Jensen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ray, up you get!
Ray tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray cracks Jensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ray. Ray obviously looking to wear him down.
Jensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricky Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jensen takes one on the button.
Ray connects with a looping right hand.
Ray digs a good body shot into Jensen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ray does it's job there.#T1#
Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot.
Ricky Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jensen wants to stand but Ray has his arm trapped.
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Jensen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ray to his feet.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
Jensen takes one on the button.#T3#
Ray lands a jab to Jensen's midsection.
A jab from Ray misses.
Jensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jensen blocks a jab.
Ray throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen slips a straight right by Ray.#T4#
Ray takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray wants to land a leg kick but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ray misses with a low kick as Jensen jumps back.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ray is pulling down on Jensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jensen, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ray.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray scores with the left hand. Jensen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Ray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray is looking to slow Jensen down with leg kicks. #T2#
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray connects with a nice looking jab.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Ray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ray throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Ray throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Ricky Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Jensen needs to keep his hands up - Ray had a free shot at his head there.
Ray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jensen momentarily. #T4#
Ray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ray stuns Jensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray scores with a punch to the head.
Ray digs a good hook to Jensen's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ray!

Event: CEFC 197
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws the left hand but Maximov avoids the punch easily.
Maximov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Ray.
Maximov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maximov's half guard.#ES#
Maximov pushes Ray off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Maximov moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body.
Ray looks winded!
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maximov lands a body punch.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximov 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.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray. #T1#
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray slowing the pace effectively.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maximov on the inside.
Ray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximov controls his hands.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Good body shot from Ray.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximov.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Maximov avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Ray tries a body shot but Maximov blocks it.
Maximov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maximov.
Ray tries a body shot but Maximov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Maximov.
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Maximov digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov taking a breather.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Maximov is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Maximov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Ray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximov is trying to keep an underhook but Ray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Ray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ray throwing shots but Maximov is blocking nicely.
Maximov pushes Ray off looking to stand but Ray dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Ray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maximov is trying to stand up here but Ray is controlling him well. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Maximov gets a clinch.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximovs head.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Ray tries to work over Maximov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray misses with a body punch.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Maximov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Maximov misses its intended target.
Ray misses with a body shot. #CL#
Maximov moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov presses Ray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ray lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximov lands with a light punch inside.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Maximov tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
Maximov prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray scores with a hook to the body.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Ray lands an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov avoiding damage.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
Ray lands with a right to the head.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov. #T3#
A short left from Ray.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ray blocking some punches.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Ray prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray slows down the pace here.
Ray slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Ray has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ray gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Maximov is covering up but some of the strikes from Ray are getting through and doing damage.
Ray lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC2#
Maximov is rocked!
Ray is riding his opponent, not letting Maximov buck him off.
Oh Maximov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximov seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet but Ray has full control of the position and if anything, Maximov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ray controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray 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.
#R3#
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ray circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Ray blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Maximov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray misses with the combination.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ray connects with a crisp jab.
Ray drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maximov right on the button. Maximov goes down! Ray follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ray gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ray!

Event: Ascension 349
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Bernside lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bernside definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but Ray avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernside! #CL2#
Ray rushes Bernside and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray blocks a body shot from Bernside.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Ray.
Bernside blocks a body shot from Ray.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Bernside has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
Ray letting Bernside take a breather here.
Ray digs a right hand underneath Bernside's ribcage. Bernside let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Bernside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernside lands a front kick.
Ray punishes Bernside's body with a nice straight punch.
Bernside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernside throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bernside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernside throws a quick counter head kick but Ray was just out of range.
Bernside feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ray's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Bernside. Beautiful body shot.
Bernside looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
Bernside moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bernside lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Ray misses.
A lazy left from Bernside finds it's target.
Bernside misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ray misses.
Bernside throws a head kick that Ray semi-blocks.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside. #T3#
Bernside scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bernside lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ray avoids a kick to the body.
Ray goes for a double leg but Bernside avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernside continues to drive forward.
Bernside scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernside takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Bernside staying out of range there.
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Bernside's belly button to the back.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside slips under a jab from Ray.
Bernside appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bernside misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bernside slips a straight right by Ray.
Bernside feints and then cracks Ray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ray down.
Ray tries to clinch but Bernside is having none of it. #T4#
Bernside lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
Bernside takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernside looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernside uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
A big left from Ray misses.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of Ray's side.
Bernside throws a body kick that misses.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bernside moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Bernside controls his hands.
Bernside lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside 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#
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernside!
Ray throws a leg kick
and Bernside cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ray blocks the body kick.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bernside has managed to clinch.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernside backwards.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernside tries to pull guard but Ray holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernside drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Ray gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bernside swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray tries to work over Bernside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Bernside avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernside is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernside lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernside.
Ray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bernside seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ray can turn it around.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricky Ray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernside's elbow. #T2#
Bernside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ray's elbow.
Bernside tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernside displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ray up against the cage.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Bernside lands a nice uppercut.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernsides head.
Ray blocking some punches.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bernside breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray missing with a left hand there. Bernside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Bernside was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ray.
Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him. #T3#
Bernside lands a nice looking body kick.
Ray tries to clinch but Bernside moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bernside scores with a four punch combination!
Ray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bernside lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bernside missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray misses with a two punch combination.
Bernside wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bernside wants to clinch
and Ray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Bernside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernside swings for the body but Ray moves out of range. #T4#
Bernside fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bernside misses with a double jab
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernside scores with a leg kick.
Ray throws a sloppy body shot
and Bernside counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bernside counters with a low kick, right behind Ray 's knee.
Bernside swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
A jab from Bernside finds it's way through Ray's defenses.
The fighters circling - Bernside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David Bernside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bernside. Bernside obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Ray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bernside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Bernside
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Bernside lands with an overhand left.
Ray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernside counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ray thinking.
Bernside misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Ray.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bernside to the ground. Ray is now in Bernside's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernside seems keen to control Ray's posture.#T1#
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray won't allow Bernside to sweep him here.
Ray trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Bernside is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ray wants to free his trapped foot but Bernside is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bernside is not content to let Ray control the position.
Bernside regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ray.
Bernside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bernside stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Bernside in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Bernside from controlling successfully. #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.
Ray is trying to keep Bernside in close.
Bernside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernside tries to land a body kick
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernside throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
A jab lands there for Bernside.#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
Bernside throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Come on Bernside - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ray.
I think Bernside 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bernside!
An out of breath David Bernside thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EPL 11
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TupperIII was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
TupperIII dives in and grabs Ray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes down on TupperIII's head and hops out.
Ricky Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII walks into a stiff left hand from Ray.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
Ray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TupperIII ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by TupperIII there.#TD2#
TupperIII closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - TupperIII lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
TupperIII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperIII, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
TupperIII working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray stays in close to TupperIII's body and controls the position.
Ray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down TupperIII for as long as he can get away with.
Ray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray landing with the ground and pound.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
TupperIII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperIII, not yet. #T2#
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Ray works over TupperIII with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray 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.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
TupperIII has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ray is aware though and is defending well.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ray defends well.#T3##SUB2#
TupperIII has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray is working TupperIII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
TupperIII has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ray stands up over TupperIII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from TupperIII.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray'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.
Further stalling from Ray.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
TupperIII working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII'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.
#R2#
TupperIII throws a solid leg kick but Ray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TupperIII.
TupperIII tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray misses with a body shot.
TupperIII uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray. #TD2#
TupperIII shoots in and gets a takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Ray in his guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ray.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
TupperIII wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ricky Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperIII's head.
Ray content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
TupperIII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Ray is stalling in the full guard.
Ray distracts TupperIII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
TupperIII looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray continues to hold on tight.
Ray stands up over TupperIII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperIII's head.#SUB2#
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
TupperIII has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB2#
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
TupperIII being controlled here, momentarily.
Ray distracts TupperIII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray stays in close to TupperIII's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobby TupperIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray throws a jab when TupperIII was well out of range.
TupperIII steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray thuds his right hand into TupperIII's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Ray throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
TupperIII scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
TupperIII has hold of Ray's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ray seems comfortable defending it but TupperIII has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ray is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ray is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but TupperIII couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby TupperIII!
Bobby TupperIII managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen, into his post fight interview.

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