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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mccray tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Mccray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson is thwarting Mccray's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mccray still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mccray has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mccray tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control but Mccray postures up.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mccray is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mccray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mccray slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccray is working away from the top position though.
Mccray is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mccray performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Mccray has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Thompson pushes Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mccray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson wants to control but Mccray passes easily into half guard.
Mccray wants to get back to his feet.
Mccray trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson trying to get back to full guard but Mccray takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Mccray will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mccray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Mccray pushes him away.
Mccray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mccray defends it well.#CL2#
Thompson has Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mccray clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mccray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thompson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Mccray's chin but Mccray turns very nicely into Thompson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Mccray.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Mccray preventing the sweep. #T1#
Thompson wants to stand up but Mccray is controlling him.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson pulls Mccray in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccray from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mccray wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position. #T3#
Mccray preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mccray's guard.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Mccray.
Mccray punching to the body, from the bottom.
Mccray is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Mccray keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Thompson is trying to keep Mccray in close.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mccray tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Mccray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Mccray will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mccray is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thompson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mccray to the mat. Mccray regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mccray trying to strike off his back.
Mccray working a defensive guard here.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mccray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mccray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mccray with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mccray tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mccray thinking.
Mccray avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mccray's guard.#T3#
Mccray is pulling down on Thompson's head to control his posture.
Mccray keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Mccray is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Mccray looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccray, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.
#REVR##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.
Thompson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing Mccray from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppenadai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Oppenadai gets a clinch.
Oppenadai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mccray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oppenadai after a bit of a struggle.
Mccray tries a body shot but Oppenadai blocks it.
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mccray is trying to pull guard but Oppenadai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oppenadai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Oppenadai lands a takedown into guard.
Oppenadai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oppenadai preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mccray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mccray working a defensive guard here.
Oppenadai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oppenadai landing some decent shots from guard.
Mccray is pulling down on Oppenadai's head to control his posture.
Oppenadai tries to stand but Mccray is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oppenadai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oppenadai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oppenadai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Oppenadai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Oppenadai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mccray regains guard immediately.
Oppenadai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccray is looking to control Oppenadai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mccray avoid being mounted?#T3#
Oppenadai prevents Mccray from improving his position.
Mccray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mccray punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Oppenadai is looking for a kimura here.
Mccray punching from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray is trying to control but can't.
Mccray is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oppenadai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Oppenadai has Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks from the clinch.
Oppenadai 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Oppenadai dominated that round.
That's time! Mccray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oppenadai lands a two punch combo.
Oppenadai works Mccray's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Oppenadai drives through with a takedown into Mccray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oppenadai throws a strike but Mccray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mccray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oppenadai is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccray preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oppenadai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mccray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oppenadai is proving hard to escape from.
Mccray sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yu Oppenadai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Oppenadai has managed to clinch.
Mccray tries to circle away but Oppenadai has him pinned against the cage.
Mccray is trying to push Oppenadai away but Oppenadai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oppenadai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mccray's efforts to push away.
Mccray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oppenadai after a bit of a struggle.
Mccray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oppenadai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Mccray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccray controlling the action here for a moment.
Mccray is trying to break the clinch but Oppenadai has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppenadai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oppenadai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Mccray gets tackled into the cage by Oppenadai. Oppenadai maintains the clinch.
Come on Oppenadai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4##TD2#
Oppenadai pulls Mccray into guard.
#SU#
Mccray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oppenadai, up you get! #CL2#
Oppenadai clinches. #TD2#
Oppenadai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oppenadai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oppenadai is trying to control the position but Mccray postures up. #SU#
Mccray stands up and waves to Oppenadai to follow him. #CL2#
Oppenadai takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Oppenadai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Oppenadai has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oppenadai.
Mccray just leaning against Oppenadai, taking a breather.
Oppenadai prevents Mccray from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Oppenadai manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Oppenadai.
Oppenadai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mccray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oppenadai moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch.
Mccray is looking to clinch but Oppenadai is avoiding it.
Mccray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Oppenadai throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Oppenadai closes the distance and pushes Mccray back into the cage.
Mccray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oppenadai after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Oppenadai as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Oppenadai on the inside. #TD#
Mccray successfully pulls guard.
Mccray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mccray looking for a guillotine here but Oppenadai defends easily.
Mccray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Oppenadai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oppenadai wants to get up but he can't break Mccray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oppenadai looking for a sweep. Not yet Oppenadai, not yet.
Yu Oppenadai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Mccray stands and steps away. Oppenadai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oppenadai throws a series of punches but Mccray avoids them all with ease.
Mccray attempts a counter takedown but Oppenadai avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Oppenadai has Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Mccray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oppenadai.
Mccray misses the shot to the body.
Oppenadai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Oppenadai has closed the distance and engaged Mccray in a clinch.
Mccray working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Oppenadai breaks the clinch.
Mccray tries to clinch up but Oppenadai circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenadai wants to counter the offense by Mccray and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Mccray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccray tries to clinch up.
Oppenadai throws a head kick that Mccray semi-blocks.
Oppenadai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppenadai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oppenadai!
#CL2#
Oppenadai moves into range and clinches up with Mccray.
Mccray is trying to pull guard but Oppenadai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccray swings wildly with an uppercut but Oppenadai uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Oppenadai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yu Oppenadai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oppenadai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Oppenadai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee cracks Mccray with an open hand slap.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Mccray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mccray in particular looking to stall.
Mccray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Mccray stands up out of the half guard.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Mccray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mccray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccray controlling the position easily from mount.
Mccray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mccray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mccray continues to stall.#T3##SU#
Mccray stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Mccray. Mccray maintains the clinch.
Lee can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Mccray has clasped his hands together around Lee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet here but Mccray is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lee's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Mccray controls the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mccray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Mccray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mccray drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
#BC#
Mccray breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a right and a left that Mccray avoids nicely.
Mccray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Lee.
Lee throws a combination. Mccray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mccray avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mccray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Mccray pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Mccray keeps him there for the moment.#T1##TD#
Mccray drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccray has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Mccray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVR#
Mccray prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Mccray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.#SU#
Mccray stands up from Lee's guard - Mccray perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Mccray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Mccray has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mccray breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mccray pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee tries to circle away but Mccray has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mccray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mccray dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Mccray decides to stand back up. Mccray steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Mccray moved out of range nicely.
Mccray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jackie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Mccray moves into the clinch.#T3#
Mccray looking for a takedown.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Mccray wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Mccray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.
Lee is wriggling around but Mccray manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Kenny Mccray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Mccray decides to stand and escape the position.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a combination
#TD#
and Mccray counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mccray manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Mccray content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU#
Mccray escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mccray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.#TD#
Mccray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Mccray lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mccray is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mccray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee feints a jab promting Mccray to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mccray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mccray doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Mccray has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Mccray successfully pulls guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Mccray won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mccray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVR#
Mccray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Mccray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Mccray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mccray manages to pass to side control.
Mccray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Mccray content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Mccray escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Mccray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mccray pulls guard. #T2#
Mccray is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee wanted to stand there but Mccray had control of the position.
Mccray pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccray showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SU#
Mccray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee tries to bum rush Mccray with a series of wild strikes but Mccray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Mccray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee looks to land a combination but Mccray avoids it well. #CL#
Mccray takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mccray pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Mccray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL#
Mccray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mccray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Mccray counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mccray successfully pulls guard.
Mccray pulls Lee in to control the position. #SUB#
Mccray is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lee rolls with it to try and escape but Mccray cranks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Mccray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kusuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mccray to the mat! Mccray manages to get full guard.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Mccray keeping full guard, as Kusuma tries to pass.
Kusuma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kusuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kusuma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mccray has picked Kusuma up and slammed him! Kusuma can't keep hold of the triangle and Mccray manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusuma tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mccray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1##SU#
Mccray get's back to his feet.
Mccray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kusuma misses with a two punch combination.
Mccray throws a counter high kick but Kusuma was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Mccray has closed the distance and engaged Kusuma in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kusuma pulls guard successfully.
Kusuma wants to control but Mccray passes easily into half guard.
Mccray wants to stand but Kusuma has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kusuma controlling the position well. #T2#
Well, if Mccray is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mccray wants to stand up but Kusuma has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kusuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Mccray has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Kusuma regains half guard.
Mccray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kusuma trying to control here.
Mccray is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kusuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Mccray has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusuma trying to control but Mccray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kusuma trying to control the hands but Mccray won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kusuma is in bad spot here.
Mccray has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusuma tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mccray dominated that round.
That's time! Mccray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kusuma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mccray was covering up waiting for the punch and Kusuma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kusuma won't allow Mccray to sweep him here.
Mccray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mccray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mccray managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma controlling from the top position. #T1#
Kusuma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mccray has his hands on Kusuma's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Kusuma stands up and waves to Mccray to follow him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Mccray has managed to clinch.
Mccray is trying to push Kusuma away but Kusuma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Mccray is trying to trip Kusuma. He has hold of a leg but Kusuma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mccray persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kusuma has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mccray off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Kusuma shoots in and gets a takedown into Mccray's guard.
Kusuma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mccray's guard.
Kusuma trying to control but Mccray is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mccray controls Kusuma momentarily but Kusuma frees himself. #SU2#
Kusuma gets to his feet. Mccray looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mccray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kusuma throws a head kick that misses.
Mccray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kusuma lands with a kick to the temple. Mccray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Mccray takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kusuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mccray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kusuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Kusuma avoids the head kick by Mccray.
#TD2#
Kusuma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mccray was covering up waiting for the punch and Kusuma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mccray seems keen to control Kusuma's posture.
Mccray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kusuma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kusuma is trying to keep Mccray in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kusuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mccray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mccray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juvendy Kusuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kusuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Kusuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mccray sees it coming and defends easily.
Mccray wants to control but Kusuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kusuma wants to free his trapped foot but Mccray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2#
Kusuma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuma connects with a high kick. #T1##TD2#
Kusuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mccray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Juvendy Kusuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusuma stopping the sweep attempt from Mccray.
Mccray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kusuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Kusuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kusuma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mccray tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kusuma controls his leg. #SU#
Mccray decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Mccray pulls guard effortlessly.
Kusuma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mccray trying to strike off his back.
Kusuma is fighting to break Mccray's control of his arms but Mccray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mccray working a defensive guard here.
Mccray trying to control the position here. #T3#
Mccray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kusuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccray is retaining full guard.
Mccray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Mccray stands up and beckons Kusuma to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Kusuma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mccray quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Mccray trying to control from the bottom.
Kusuma wants to control but Mccray is keeping him busy.
Kusuma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kusuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mccray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mccray.
Mccray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juvendy Kusuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kusuma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juvendy Kusuma!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Mccray clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Mccray to work.
#TD2#
Shepelev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mccray regains guard.
Mccray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mccray'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.
Mccray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shepelev.
Shepelev wants to control but Mccray is keeping busy.
#T1#
Mccray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shepelev wants to improve his position but Mccray is controlling well.
#SU#
Mccray stands up and beckons Shepelev to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Shepelev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mccray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shepelev is in Mccray's guard.
Mccray is controlling Shepelev's posture.#T2#
Shepelev looking to sit in guard and control but Mccray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mccray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Shepelev wants to control but Mccray passes easily into half guard.
Mccray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Shepelev is looking to control Mccray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shepelev avoid being mounted?#SU#
Mccray escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Shepelev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mccray is holding Shepelev down, trying to stall.
Mccray is looking for a sweep.
Shepelev wants to stand but Mccray is controlling his arm.#T4#
Shepelev trying to control the position but Mccray is working away.
Mccray tries to bench press Shepelev off him but Shepelev keeps the position.
Mccray is not content to let Shepelev control the position.
Shepelev working away.
Mccray stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepelev is looking to take a break and control but Mccray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitry Shepelev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mccray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mccray gets tackled into the cage by Shepelev. Shepelev maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Shepelev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shepelev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mccray is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepelev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccray keeps working.
Mccray moves into full guard.
#T1#
Mccray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shepelev is looking to stand up but Mccray won't let him.
Mccray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shepelev wants to control from the top but Mccray keeps moving.
Mccray pulls Shepelev in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Mccray closes the distance and pushes Shepelev back into the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Mccray breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mccray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mccray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shepelev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shepelev stands and throws Mccray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shepelev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mccray is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shepelev is looking to take a break and control but Mccray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mccray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mccray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepelev is working away from the top position though.
Mccray is refusing to be controlled, as Shepelev sits in half guard. #T4#
Shepelev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dmitry Shepelev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccray tries to hold on but Shepelev postures up.#SU2#
Shepelev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A nice combination there by Shepelev.
Mccray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mccray moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShepelev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mccray moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shepelev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Shepelev 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shepelev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mccray's guard.
Mccray is striking off his back. Shepelev thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Shepelev wants to take a breather but Mccray is having none of it.
Mccray keeping hold of Shepelev's head, controlling as best he can.
Mccray throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray is trying to get back to full guard.
Shepelev tries to pass to full mount but Mccray defends it.
Mccray trying to control but Shepelev postures up.
#T1#
Shepelev trying to control the action but Mccray is working from the bottom.
Shepelev moves into full mount! Mccray won't be happy about that!
Shepelev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shepelev avoids the attempt from Mccray to control.
Mccray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shepelev wants to stand but Mccray is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#SUB2#
Shepelev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mccray is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mccray and Shepelev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Mccray wants to control but Shepelev postures up.
Mccray is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shepelev trying to control the action but Mccray is working from the bottom.
Mccray is looking for a sweep. Shepelev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shepelev is keen to just control but Mccray is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Shepelev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mccray wants to control but Shepelev is keeping busy.
#T3#
Shepelev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mccray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shepelev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shepelev wants to take a breather but Mccray is having none of it.
Mccray controlling the position well.
Shepelev trying to control from half guard but Mccray is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Shepelev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mccray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mccray.
Mccray pulls Shepelev in close to prevent any damage.
Mccray keeping full guard, as Shepelev tries to pass.
Kenny Mccray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitry Shepelev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepelev scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Shepelev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shepelev 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Shepelev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maeda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maeda is working Mccray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mccray is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
Maeda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mccray some visible discomfort.
Mccray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maeda landing strikes.
Maeda working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is putting a hurting on Mccray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maeda scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Mccray is rocked!
Maeda cracks Mccray with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Maeda immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mccray is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Maeda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kichirou Maeda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Mccray clinches up with Shin and pushes him back against the cage.
Shin tries a knee to the head but Mccray blocks it.
Shin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Shin breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Shin clinches.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mccray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Mccray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mccray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Shin wants to stand but Mccray is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mccray tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Mccray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mccray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mccray is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Shin darts in and clinches Mccray up against the cage.
Mccray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Shin to work.
Shin tries to stall but Mccray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mccray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Shin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mccray clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mccray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Mccray controlling the position well.
Shin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mccray trying to control here.
Mccray keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shin wants to stand up but Mccray has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Mccray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mccray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Shin decides to stand up. #CL2#
Shin forces Mccray back against the cage and clinches.
Shin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mccray's defenses.
Mccray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shin just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Mccray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shin has Mccray pressed against the cage, preventing Mccray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mccray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mccray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shin has him pressed against the cage.
Shin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mccray's defenses.
Mccray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mccray tries to break free but Shin pushes him back against the cage.
Shin slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Shin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shin showed some decent athleticism there.
Mccray is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccray missing with punches from the bottom.
Shin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shirato Shin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shin lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Mccray has been cut.#TD2#
Shin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mccray wants to control but Shin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Shin decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Shin takes the fight into the clinch.
Shin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shin stalling in the clinch.
Shirato Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mccray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shin to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mccray is trying to force a seperation but Shin has the dominant position.
Mccray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Shin rushes Mccray and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mccray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shin drives through and clinches with Mccray against the cage.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shin has Mccray pressed against the cage, preventing Mccray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shin keeps control of Mccray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Mccray is rocked!
Shin pushes Mccray against the cage. Shin is working some dirty boxing. Shin pushes off with a quick right hook! Mccray goes down! Mccray tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shirato Shin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Artz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artz showed some decent athleticism there.
Mccray is pressing down on Artz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccray has Artz pulled in close to control his posture.
Mccray wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccray managing to control the position.
Mccray continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Mccray stands and steps away. Artz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Artz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mccray holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mccray is trying to control Artz's posture but Artz avoids it.
Artz with the ground and pound but Mccray regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Mccray is doing well to control the position and prevent Artz from advancing to side control.
Mccray gets full guard.
Artz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mccray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Artz is one step ahead there.
Mccray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Mccray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD2#
Artz gets the takedown into side control.
Artz blocks the strikes from Mccray.
Mccray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mccray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mccray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Artz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Mccray wants to control but Artz is keeping busy.
Mccray is staying active underneath Artz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mccray keeping hold of Artz's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mccray gets caught napping as Artz dives in and scores a takedown. Mccray manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccray wants to sweep here but Artz controlling him for the moment.
Mccray is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandolem Artz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Artz pushes Mccray up against the cage in a clinch.
Artz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Artz has picked Mccray up - he's going for a ride! Artz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mccray connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Artz throwing shots but Mccray is blocking nicely.
Artz is keen to just control but Mccray is a slippery customer.
Mccray is doing well to control the position and prevent Artz from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mccray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mccray pulls Artz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccray is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Artz is working an open guard so Mccray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Mccray clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mccray has clasped his hands together around Artz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mccray is staying tight to Artz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mccray working away.#SU#
Mccray decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Artz gets tackled into the cage by Mccray. Mccray maintains the clinch. #T2##TD#
Mccray pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mccray holds on and takes a little breather.
Mccray'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Artz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Mccray clinches with his opponent.
Mccray is trying to push Artz away but Artz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Artz manages to pull guard.
Artz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mccray manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Artz wants to get back to full guard but Mccray has passed into side control.
Mccray is putting a hurting on Artz here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Mccray decides to stand back up. Mccray steps back and let's Artz get back to his feet.
Artz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Artz throws a good cross that connects.
Artz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Mccray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mccray.#CL2#
Artz instigates a clinch.
Artz tries to break the clinch but Mccray is controlling the position. #TD#
Mccray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Artz is trying to keep an underhook but Mccray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Artz wants to stand back up but Mccray manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Mccray decides to stand back up. Mccray steps back and let's Artz get back to his feet.
Mccray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Artz is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mccray gets a clinch. #BC2#
Artz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Artz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mccray wants to control but Artz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sandolem Artz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Artz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mccray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Artz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Artz's back!
Mccray just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Artz trying to control the action but Mccray just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray controlling the position well here. Artz rolled but Mccray kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mccray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray controlling well, preventing Artz from escaping the position.
Mccray controls the action.
More hug and hope from Mccray.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mccray.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Artz is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Mccray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Mccray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mccray is looking to slow Izawa down with leg kicks. #CL#
Mccray has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Izawa breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mccray clinches up with Izawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Mccray is trying to break the clinch but Izawa has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Izawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mccray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Izawa is working away from the top position though.
Mccray moves into full guard.
Izawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mccray is keeping the position for now.
Mccray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccray wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mccray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Izawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mccray has managed to get both his arms back between Izawa's legs - danger averted.
Izawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Izawa has a closed guard, preventing Mccray from standing up.
Izawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Izawa is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Mccray stands up from Izawa's guard - Mccray perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Mccray darts in and clinches Izawa up against the cage.#BC#
Mccray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Izawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mccray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mccray wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccray trying to control the position here.
Mccray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Izawa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Mccray wants to stand but Izawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mccray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mccray wanted to stand there but Izawa had control of the position. #SUB2#
Izawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mccray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Izawa looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mccray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mccray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Mccray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Izawa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mccray wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mccray 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#
Mccray tries to clinch up.
Izawa blocks a head kick by Mccray.
Izawa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Mccray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kei Izawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccray pulls Izawa in close to prevent any damage.
Mccray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Mccray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mccray tries to sprawl but Izawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Izawa is breathing heavily.
Mccray tries to get to full guard but Izawa has control of the leg. #T1#
Izawa thows a huge punch but Mccray dodges it nicely.
Mccray is looking to improve his position.
Mccray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mccray is looking to control Izawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mccray avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mccray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Izawa closes the distance and clinches.
Mccray tries to stall but Izawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mccray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Izawa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Izawa manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Mccray manages to get back to half guard.
Izawa trying to control from half guard but Mccray is working away.
Mccray has his hands clasped together around Izawa's back. He's all about the action.
Mccray wants to get back to full guard but Izawa has passed into side control.
Mccray tries to bench press Izawa off him but Izawa keeps the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mccray is looking to reverse the position.
Izawa tries to stand but Mccray is controlling his head.
Izawa working away.
Mccray is looking to regain half guard here but Izawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Izawa in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kei Izawa 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mccray throws a solid leg kick but Izawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mccray.
Izawa unleashes a big counter combination but Mccray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mccray enables Izawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mccray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mccray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Izawa trying to control but Mccray postures up.
Mccray is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray continues to stall.
Izawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Izawa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Izawa wants to control but Mccray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Mccray stands up and beckons Izawa to join him on the feet. #CL#
Mccray has closed the distance and engaged Izawa in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for Mccray to work.
Izawa has Mccray pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Izawa pulls guard successfully.
Mccray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Izawa is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Mccray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Mccray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Izawa drives through with a takedown into Mccray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Mccray has control of Izawa's left arm, preventing Izawa from doing any damage.
Mccray wants to sweep here but Izawa controlling him for the moment.
Izawa wants to stand but Mccray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mccray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mccray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Izawa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Mccray.
I think Mccray 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenny Mccray!
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