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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Gray really is a fat lump.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gray defends it well.
Gray with a poor takedown
and McGregor counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gray stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor trying to stall but Gray improves his position.
#TD#
Gray decides to pull guard.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #T1#
Gray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
McGregor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gray has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGregor jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mango McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Gray. #TD#
Gray pulls guard.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
McGregor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gray regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGregor passes into half guard.
#T4#
McGregor stalling away here and it's allowed Gray to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGregor has Gray in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McGregor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gray has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Gray decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray 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#
Gray is taking a breather. McGregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Otis Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregor tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.#T1#
McGregor is still trying to improve position.
Gray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg.
Gray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGregor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gray has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.
McGregor tries to hold on but Gray postures up.#T3#
Gray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGregor?
McGregor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gray landing strikes from the mount.
McGregor tries to hold on but Gray pushes him away.
McGregor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gray avoids the attempt from McGregor to control.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#T4#
Gray controlling the position easily from mount.
Gray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray controlling from the full mount.
Gray landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Gray dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gray tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gray somewhat.
Gray darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Gray into the cage.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gray jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Gray around his waist. Gray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gray slowing the pace effectively.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gray is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Gray won't allow it.
McGregor trying to stall but Gray improves his position.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gray is keeping busy.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gray to keep the fight standing.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mango McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McGregor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gray's guard.
Gray wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
McGregor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gray has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGregor is looking to defend but Gray has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGregor! Gray pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGregor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Otis Gray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Keene is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Keene's guard.
Keene pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Keene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Keene 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! Gray rolls with it to try and escape but Keene cranks on the arm and Gray is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Keene!
A relieved looking Sam Keene thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gray.
Gray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Gray jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gray is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jackson frees his head nicely. Oh but Gray has switched to an armbar! Jackson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Otis Gray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Price.
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well.
Price is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gray looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.#TD#
Gray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Price tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gray is in Price's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price 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.
Gray sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Price wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
Price is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gray is stalling in the full guard.
Price wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gray is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gray really is a fat lump.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Price.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gray misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Price holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Price has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gray tries to pull guard but Price won't allow it.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gray has Price pressed against the cage.
#T3##BC2#
Price manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Gray tries for a takedown but Price sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Price clinches.
Price has Gray pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Price forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Price is trying to break the clinch but Gray is controlling him.#BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Price bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head.#CL2#
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price leaning against his opponent.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Gray pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Price dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Price gets a clinch.
Price avoiding damage as Gray throws knees to the body.
Price looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Price.
Price jumps guard but Gray stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Price successfully pulls guard.
Price wants to control but Gray passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is looking to get back to full guard here but Gray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gray controls the position.#T1#
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price seems a little lost for a moment, as Gray dominates the positioning.
Price tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gray working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gray controls the position from side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Price tries to escape but Gray is in control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gray.
Price throws a one two combo.
Otis Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price shoots and misses
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Price will be more careful next time no doubt.
Price shoots for a double leg takedown but Gray sprawls well. He's pushed Price's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Price.
Price is breathing heavily.
Price wants to slow Gray down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Gray throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Gray drives through with a takedown into Price's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray content to stall in guard here.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Price fails with the takedown.#CL#
Gray rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price is trying to break the clinch but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Price is trying to push Gray away but Gray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray has Price pressed against the cage, preventing Price from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Price lands a left hand.
#T1#
Price is trying to break the clinch but Gray is controlling him.
Gray prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Gray avoiding damage.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Gray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Price to keep the fight standing.
Price tries to circle away but Gray has him pinned against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
Price prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gray tries to pull guard but Price holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Price scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Gray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Price's head.#T3#
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gray wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving. #ES2#
Price has his feet on Gray's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
Price scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gray manages to mount him!
#T4#
Gray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gray wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Gray working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 Otis Gray.
I think Gray 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Otis Gray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gillespie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gillespie is taking a breather. Gray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gillespie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gillespie controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie prevents Gray from improving his position.
Gillespie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gillespie lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Gillespie there.
Gray wants to control but Gillespie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gray really is a fat lump.
Gillespie prevents Gray from improving his position.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gillespie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Gray is looking for a sweep. Gillespie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gillespie working the head and body with strikes.
Gillespie lands strikes from half guard.
Gillespie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gillespie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gillespie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gillespie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gillespie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Let's hope that Gillespie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gillespie.#T2#
It looks like Gillespie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Gillespie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gray is looking for a sweep. Gillespie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gillespie controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gillespie is trying to work for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Gillespie.
Gillespie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gillespie is continuing to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gillespie connects with a nice short shot to Gray's temple.
Gillespie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Gray has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gillespie. Oh but Gray has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gillespie goes limp - he's gone! Gray jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otis Gray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pepper closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage.
Gray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
A short left from Pepper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray avoiding damage as Pepper throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Pepper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Pepper.
Gray trying to stall but Pepper improves his position.
#BC2#
Pepper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray stalling in the clinch but Pepper improves position.
Pepper stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Pepper 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.
Pepper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepper but Pepper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pepper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Pepper drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pepper tries to score a body lock takedown but Gray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray blocks a body shot from Pepper.
Gray has Pepper pressed against the cage.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Pepper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Gray really is a fat lump.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pepper pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pepper just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otis Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray avoiding damage.
Pepper is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pepper closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Pepper pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch but Pepper is having none of it.
Pepper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Pepper, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Pepper against the cage but Pepper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pepper shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Pepper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray looking to stall.
Pepper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Gray stalling in the clinch but Pepper improves position.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Pepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suma Pepper.
Pepper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
#T2#
Gray is trying to maintain a safe position but Pepper gets an underhook and turns Gray into the cage.
Gray trying to control the position but instead, Pepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gray into the cage.
Pepper is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Pepper - that landed with a thud.
Pepper effectively controlling the action here.
Pepper misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Pepper stalling in the clinch.
Gray jumps guard but Pepper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pepper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Pepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepper lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Pepper scores with a three punch combo!
Gray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pepper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Pepper rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pepper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pepper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gray gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch.
Pepper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Pepper managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
Pepper slows down the pace here.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gray up against the cage.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Pepper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pepper tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pepper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pepper wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pepper just leaning against Gray, taking a breather.
Pepper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Pepper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gray up against the cage.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Pepper.
Pepper can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks from the clinch.
Otis Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pepper forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Pepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pepper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Pepper scores with a hook to the body.
Gray wants to stall.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Pepper moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Pepper.
Otis Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suma Pepper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Otis Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suma Pepper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pepper 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Otis Gray has been cut.
Clark throws a front kick aimed at Gray's knee but Gray avoids it well. #CL#
Gray clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clark.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Gray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Clark breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Gray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clark has his hands on Gray's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark tries to stand but Gray is controlling from the bottom.
Gray 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.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray really is a fat lump.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Gray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray working a defensive guard but Clark manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gray tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Clark misses with the ground and pound.
Clark lands an elbow.
Gray parries the strikes from Clark easily there. Clark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gray to escape.
Clark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU2#
Clark stands up and beckons Gray to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rylan Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Clark looks winded!
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark throws a nice head kick!
#ROC2#
Gray is rocked!
Clark circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gray drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Clark follows Gray to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rylan Clark!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rylan Clark thanked Bad Company Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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