Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Ray.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ray - that will leave a mark!
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Ray moves away and avoids it.
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ray walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jake Ray has been cut.
Jake Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
Ray lands with a nice body kick.
Ray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ray shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Ray avoids it well. #T1#
Ray misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Ray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ray misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa tests Ray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Ray's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Ray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Ray checks the leg kick.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Ray avoids it.
Ray slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ray.
A big left from Ray misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
Ray misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Ray connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Ray defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position here.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ray trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Ray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ray wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Ray had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray staying out of range there.
Ray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray misses with a combination
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ray off the cage and back into range.
Ray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Ray persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ray staying out of range there.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa finds Ray's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ray flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Barbosa lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ray will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Barbosa!
Jake Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect. I got to work on things and I will get back in the gym to work my tail off and improve. '.

Event: HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Ray looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Ray connects with a single shot there.
Ray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Ray has been cut.
Ray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ray. Imbula shrugs it off though.
Ray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Imbula.
Imbula connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.
Ray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Imbula.#TD2#
Ray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Imbula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Imbula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Imbula down. #T1#
Ray tries to score with some ground and pound. Imbula controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Imbula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imbula struggling a bit here.
Ray trying to control the position but Imbula is working away.
Imbula is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imbula manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
Imbula pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray throws an elbow that misses. Imbula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ray's guard. Nice move by Imbula!#REVR##T3#
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.
Imbula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Imbula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imbula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Imbula wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Imbula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
Imbula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ray doesn't seem bothered though.
Ray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Imbula at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imbula lands with a cross. #CL#
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Imbula has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Imbula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Ray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Ray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Imbula walks into a straight right hand from Ray.
Imbula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ray avoids the body shot from Imbula.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Ray catches Imbula right on the button with a cross.
Jake Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Ray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imbula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula connects with the punch.
Ray moves away from the strike by Imbula.
Imbula misses with a head kick.
Imbula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ray.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Ray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray blocks a leg kick.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Imbula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Imbula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ray doesn't seem phased though.
Ray throws a hook but Imbula avoids it easily.
Ray misses with a hook
enabling Imbula to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Ray is rocked!
That kick from Imbula tenderised Ray's leg. Ray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Ray misses with a takedown
and Imbula counters with a leg kick.
Imbula lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ray tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jake Ray spoke after the fight, saying 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect. I got to work on things and I will get back in the gym to work my tail off and improve. '.

Event: HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Ray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ray pulls Thorsson in close to prevent any damage.
Thorsson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thorsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray! #REVR#
Thorsson wants to control but Ray postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsson is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thorsson for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Thorsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thorsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ray working away.
Thorsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thorsson is looking for a sweep.
Thorsson struggling a bit here.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Thorsson persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thorsson.
Jake Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Thorsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thorsson has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ray scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsson.
Thorsson looks winded!
Thorsson can't get the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorsson looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Ray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Thorsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thorsson 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.
Our spies down at at Georgian MMA Gym inform us that Thorsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thorsson is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thorsson is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ray postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Thorsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ray has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.#SUB2#
Thorsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ray escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ray!
Ray wants to stand but Thorsson is controlling his arm.#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.
Thorsson is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Ray controls the position.
Thorsson can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thorsson tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Thorsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsson is breathing heavily.
Ray lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Ray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorsson to the mat! Thorsson manages to get full guard.
Ray content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Thorsson looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
Thorsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olaf Thorsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorsson just manages to avoid it.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsson can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
Thorsson fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray takes a swing at Thorsson's ribcage but misses.
Thorsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ray sprawls well. Ray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thorsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Thorsson.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olaf Thorsson 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.
Thorsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsson avoids the body shot from Ray. #TD#
Ray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thorsson's half guard.
We've been hearing that Ray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jake Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ray moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thorsson.
Thorsson tries to improve position but can't.
Ray staying calm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Thorsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Thorsson trying his best to control but Ray has mounted him.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ray continues to stall.
Thorsson tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Olaf Thorsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsson is looking to improve his position but Ray isn't that keen on the idea.
Thorsson is still trying to improve position.
Ray looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Ray.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ray!
A relieved looking Jake Ray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Ray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ray has Smiff up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Ray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Stratovarius Smiff has been cut.
Jake Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Ray.#ROC#
Smiff is rocked!
Smiff bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Ray comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Smiff falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Smiff was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Ray!
A victorious Jake Ray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Stratovarius Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.

Event: HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imbula can pounce on him.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Imbula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imbula connects with a nice looking jab.
Imbula throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Imbula.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Imbula is looking to land body kicks.
Imbula throws a leg kick which misses Ray's front leg but catches the back leg as Ray tries to avoid it.
Imbula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ray rushes Imbula and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray stalling the fight.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Imbula working aggressively here. #T1#
The referee calls for Ray to work.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Ray stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Imbula as Ray tries to tie him up.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula. #BC2#
Imbula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Imbula finds it's way through Ray's defenses.
Imbula lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Ray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ray.
Imbula cracks Ray with a good jab.#T2#
Imbula wants to slow Ray down by chopping away at his legs.
Ray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray tries to counter with a takedown but Imbula is quick to defend against it.
Imbula looks to land a left hand but Ray moved out of range nicely.
Ray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbula.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray moves out of range as Imbula throws a body kick.
Imbula connects with a solid leg kick.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
Imbula throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Ray is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Ray has been cut.
Imbula throws an overhand right that drops Ray like a sack of potatoes! Imbula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jake Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'Full credit to my opponent for bringing his A-game. Much respect. I got to work on things and I will get back in the gym to work my tail off and improve. '.

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