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Event:
Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Malone I I I cracks Pray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pray.
Malone I I I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pray with a body shot.
Pray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malone I I I counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pray.
Malone I I I is not content to let Pray control the position.
Malone I I I tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malone I I I is pushing Pray's head away, looking to escape. Pray manages to hold on to the position though.
Pray tries to score with some ground and pound. Malone I I I controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pray tries to move to mount but Malone I I I blocks the move with his legs.
Pray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pray misses with the ground and pound.
Malone I I I avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pray.
Malone I I I is trying to buck Pray off.
Malone I I I has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Pray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pray lands some shots froms side control.
Pray landing strikes.
Pray wants to control for a moment but Malone I I I uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #ES2#
Malone I I I has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pray is on him like a limpet, forcing Malone I I I back against the cage.
Pray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Malone I I I gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone I I I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pray backwards.
Pray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Malone I I I scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malone I I I scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone I I I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Malone I I I.
Malone I I I is working Pray over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Malone I I I.
#T2#
A short right from Malone I I I on the inside. #TD#
Pray jumps guard.
Malone I I I postures up and lands a big shot to Pray's brow.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone I I I is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Pray is working an open guard so Malone I I I takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Malone I I I. No joy for Pray on that attempt.
Pray takes one on the button.
Pray takes one to the side of the head.
Pray shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoey Malone I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone I I I lands a jab.#CL2#
Malone I I I closes the distance and clinches.
Malone I I I lands with a right to the head.
Malone I I I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone I I I lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Pray is rocked!#T3#
Malone I I I lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Pray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone I I I has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Malone I I I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Malone I I I has managed to clinch.
Malone I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone I I I works on Pray's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone I I I scores with a shoulder strike.
Malone I I I lands an uppercut.
Pray is trying to drag Malone I I I to the mat but Malone I I I just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malone I I I lands an uppercut.
Pray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malone I I I gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Malone I I I.
Pray seems to have got his legs back now.
Malone I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malone I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pray wants a takedown.
Malone I I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pray is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Malone I I I. #T4#
Malone I I I is pressed up against the cage. Pray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malone I I I down to the mat. Malone I I I avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malone I I I tests Pray's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malone I I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pray backwards.
Malone I I I pushes Pray against the cage. Malone I I I is working some dirty boxing. Malone I I I pushes off with a quick right hook! Pray goes down! Pray tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Malone I I I moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoey Malone I I I!
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Event:
Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Pray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salvador scores with a nice strike.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvador pinned against the cage. Salvador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salvador looks to land a combination. Pray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
Salvador lands with an overhand left.
Salvador scores with a nice head shot.
Salvador lands a nice looking body shot.
Pray walks into a straight right hand from Salvador.#ROC2#
Pray is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Oh Pray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salvador scores with a nice right hand.
Pray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvador counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador with a hook.
Pray shoots in and drives through. Salvador sprawls well.#T1#
Pray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvador counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crack! Salvador connects with the perfect overhand right and Pray falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Salvador!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Salvador!
A victorious George Salvador thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 40 Knutsson v Kingi
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Pray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.#KD#
Buttersnaps steps into range and cracks Pray with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Pray flops backwards and Buttersnaps dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Pray is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pray is still in real trouble! Can Buttersnaps finish him?
Pray seems to have recovered his senses.
Pray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Buttersnaps has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pray is looking to regain half guard here but Buttersnaps keeps moving and retains side control.
Pray prevents Buttersnaps from improving position.
Sloppy strikes there by Buttersnaps.#SU#
Buttersnaps decides to stand back up. Buttersnaps steps back and let's Pray get back to his feet.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown. Buttersnaps tries to sprawl out of it but Pray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buttersnaps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##KD#
Buttersnaps lands a high kick to the side of Pray's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Buttersnaps dives into guard, looking to finish.
Pray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Buttersnaps works over Pray with some ground and pound from guard.
Buttersnaps preventing the sweep.
Pray looking to control.
Buttersnaps preventing the sweep.
Buttersnaps in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pray being controlled here, momentarily.
Buttersnaps throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Buttersnaps trying to control the position from guard on top but Pray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buttersnaps wants to pass the guard but Pray is keeping the position.
Pray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buttersnaps's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buttersnaps wants to get back to his feet but Pray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buttersnaps preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pray throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray throwing strikes from guard but Buttersnaps blocks nicely. #T3#
Pray throws a big right hand that misses.
Buttersnaps wants to get back to his feet but Pray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buttersnaps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buttersnaps utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pray throws a big elbow that misses.
Buttersnaps keeping full guard, as Pray tries to pass.
Pray throwing strikes from guard but Buttersnaps blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Pray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Buttersnaps is trying to stand up here but Pray is controlling him well.
Pray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pray is keen to just control but Buttersnaps is a slippery customer.
Buttersnaps wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pray lands a nice short elbow.
Pray is trying to control. Buttersnaps wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pray prevents Buttersnaps from standing back up.
Pray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buttersnaps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buttersnaps's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghee Buttersnaps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lay Pray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buttersnaps sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buttersnaps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pray shoots for a double leg takedown but Buttersnaps sprawls well. He's pushed Pray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ghee Buttersnaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Buttersnaps works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pray closes the distance and clinches up with Buttersnaps, looking for a takedown. Pray pushes Buttersnaps against the cage but Buttersnaps circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buttersnaps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buttersnaps, right into the meat.
Buttersnaps throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pray's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Lay Pray's cut even more.
Pray throws a wild hook but Buttersnaps just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Pray gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Buttersnaps raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghee Buttersnaps!
A less than humble Ghee Buttersnaps misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Usikov lands with a nice body punch.
Usikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lay Pray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pray fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Usikov.
Usikov scores with the left hand. Pray knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Usikov as Pray shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pray closes the distance and clinches up with Usikov, looking for a takedown. Pray pushes Usikov against the cage but Usikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Usikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pray on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
Pray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Pray misses with a takedown
and Usikov counters with a straight right hand.
Pray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pray takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Usikov gets caught flat footed, as Pray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Usikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Pray throws a strike but Usikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Usikov is one step ahead there.
Pray is working hard here to advance position.
Pray is looking to sweep but instead, Usikov has passed into half guard.
Pray wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Pray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Usikov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Usikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Usikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pray has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Usikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Usikov.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Pray blocks it.
Usikov scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usikov prevents it.
Pray wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Usikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Pray is rocked!
Pray is trying to drag Usikov to the mat but Usikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pray is breathing heavily.
Usikov lands an uppercut.
Usikov connects with a knee to the head.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Pray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Usikov avoiding damage.
Usikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Usikov lands a big knee! That's hurt Pray! Oh, he's all over the place! Usikov lands another knee that sends Pray to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Usikov!
A relieved looking Alexander Usikov 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:
Gladiators 23 Power v Perry
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Pray is a slippery customer.
Pray is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Pray is working hard here to advance position.
Pray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pray postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz has control of Pray's left arm, preventing Pray from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Pray defends it easily.
Pray works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Diaz has hold of Pray's hands but Pray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz trying to hold on to Pray's head to control him but Pray postures up.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pray keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Pray jumps guard.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pray.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pray wants to get back to full guard.
Pray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pray works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Pray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pray wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Pray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pray forces his way into half guard.
Pray working Diaz over with strikes.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Pray working Diaz over with strikes.
Pray winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Diaz tries to roll over but Pray keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Pray.
Pray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Pray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Pray keeps him under control.
Diaz trying to hold on to Pray's head to control him but Pray postures up.
Pray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pray working the head and body with strikes.
Pray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is staying active underneath Pray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pray passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Pray finish him?#T1#
Pray controlling from the full mount.
Pray with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pray cracks Diaz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
Lay Pray took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Gladiators 16 Holton v Bravo
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moore's half guard.
Pray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Pray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pray pulls his head out easily.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pray stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Moore wants to improve his position but Pray is controlling well.
#SUB#
Moore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pray pulls his head out easily.
Moore wants to get back to full guard but Pray has mounted him!
Pray controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Pray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pray looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Pray scoring with strikes but Moore is staying in there.
Pray prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Moore tries to lock up and control but Pray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pray looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Pray 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.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
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.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Moore wants to control but Pray is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Moore catches Pray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Pray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Pray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pray controlling the pace.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Pray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Moore is in trouble now - Pray has advanced to mount! #T1#
Moore wants to control but Pray is having none of it.
Pray content just to control the position here.
Pray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pray controlling the pace for now.
Moore is looking to improve his position but Pray isn't that keen on the idea.
Pray controlling from mount. #T2##T3#
Moore tries to hold on but Pray pushes him away.
Pray controlling his opponent.
Pray is continuing to stall.
Moore wants to control but Pray is having none of it.
Pray prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Pray controlling the position easily from mount.
Pray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Pray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pray landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
Moore wants to hold on but Pray pushes him away.
Moore tries to reverse the position but Pray maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pray looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Pray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moore gets full guard.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Moore trying to control the position.
Pray is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Pray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pray is stalling in the full guard.
Julian Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Moore is looking for a triangle but Pray pushes his legs off easily.
Pray passes Moore's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Pray slows the pace down in half guard.
Moore won't allow Pray to pass to mount.
Pray stalling.
Pray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Moore actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Pray 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.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Pray has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Pray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pray lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lay Pray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pray 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lay Pray!
A pretty intense looking Lay Pray took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
SFC 11
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vermeulen stalks Pray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pray's face. Pray staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Pray rushes Vermeulen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pray looking for a takedown.
Pray is trying to pull guard but Vermeulen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vermeulen stops a takedown attempt from Pray.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pray tries to pull guard but Vermeulen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Pray manages to pull guard.
Vermeulen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pray distracts Vermeulen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vermeulen wants to get back to his feet but Pray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vermeulen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pray.
Pray tries to free his leg and advance position but Vermeulen is retaining full guard.
Vermeulen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vermeulen is trying to control the position but Pray postures up.
Pray stands up over Vermeulen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen pulls Pray in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Pray postures up and lands a big shot to Vermeulen's brow.
Vermeulen 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#
Vermeulen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vermeulen prevents Pray from improving his position.
Pray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vermeulen jumps into side control!
Pray manages to get back to half guard.
Pray moves into full guard.
Pray trying to strike off his back.
Pray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vermeulen is one step ahead there.
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen won't allow Pray to sweep him here. #T2#
Vermeulen trying to control but Pray is working from the bottom.
Pray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vermeulen won't allow Pray to sweep him here.
Pray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vermeulen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vermeulen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vermeulen, not yet.
Pray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vermeulen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vermeulen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pray on the ground.
Pray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pray throws a big elbow that misses.
Pray throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen controls Pray momentarily but Pray frees himself.
Vermeulen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pray is one step ahead there.
Pray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Pray is pushing down on Vermeulen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vermeulen is fighting to maintain full guard but Pray has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vermeulen taking some punishment here, with Pray in his half guard.
Pray drops an elbow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen is refusing to be controlled, as Pray sits in half guard.
Vermeulen trying to control but Pray postures up.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vermeulen is looking for a sweep. Pray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pray thows a huge punch but Vermeulen dodges it nicely.
Vermeulen is looking for a sweep. Pray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vermeulen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vermeulen tries to get out of the position.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Pray is very close to passing his half guard.
Vermeulen has hold of Pray's hands but Pray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pray tries to pass to full mount but Vermeulen defends it.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Pray is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Vermeulen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vermeulen.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vermeulen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pray's guard. #REVR#
Pray looking to control.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Pray keeps moving.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
Pray keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen postures up.
Pray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vermeulen is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a left and a right that stings Pray.
Pray has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeulen pinned against the cage. Vermeulen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Pray looks to move away, Vermeulen throws a big counter combo but Pray just gets out of the way.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Pray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vermeulen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Pray ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Pray will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pray moves in looking to clinch but Vermeulen pushes him off.
Pray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vermeulen circles away.
Vermeulen stalks Pray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pray's face. Pray staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Pray is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen misses with the combination.
#T1#
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Pray didn't see that one coming.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrik Vermeulen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pray shoots in for a double leg but Vermeulen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pray tries to clinch up
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vermeulen throws a combination. Pray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pray is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Pray tries for a takedown but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pray seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeulen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pray has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a series of strikes. Pray will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Vermeulen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pray doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
Pray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Pray avoids nicely.
Pray has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vermeulen lands with a nice combination. Pray backs away looking to recover.
Vermeulen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pray tumbling to the canvas! Vermeulen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pray was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his middleweight title!
Hendrik Vermeulen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SFC 10 Ahmadaliev Vs Randleman
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimdal fakes the leg kick and cracks Pray in the body.
Grimdal throws a sloppy head kick and Pray moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Pray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimdal sprawls well initially but Pray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pray trying to control from half guard but Grimdal is working away.
Grimdal wants to get back to his feet.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimdal's head.
Grimdal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimdal defending well though.
Pray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Grimdal is in trouble now - Pray has advanced to mount! #T1#
Pray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pray with shots to the head and body - Grimdal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Grimdal is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pray cracks Grimdal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Grimdal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pray working Grimdal over with strikes here.
Pray unloading with bombs!
Pray postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grimdal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grimdal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
Lay Pray got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SFC 8 A New Year
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pray looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pray working the ground and pound.
Pray grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pray is putting a hurting on Anderson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pray working the body and head with strikes.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pray connects with a decent elbow.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pray cracks Anderson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pray immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Anderson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
A very excited looking Lay Pray rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lay Pray and Test Two. Test Two has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lay Pray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Test Two!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pray shoots in for a double leg but Two sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pray closes the distance and clinches.
Pray stops a takedown attempt from Two.
Pray stops a takedown attempt from Two.
Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lay Pray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Pray has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Two regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pray (2) vs (0) Two
Two is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Two wants to sweep here but Pray controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Pray trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Two manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pray (2) vs (2) Two
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pray looking for a sweep. Not yet Pray, not yet.
Two drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Two jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Pray is retaining full guard.
Two is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pray is trying to control the position but Two postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Two manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Two wants to pass the guard but Pray is keeping the position.
Two passes Pray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Two is trying to work for a kimura but Pray is defending well.
Pray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pray is just riding it out for now. Two eventually gives up the hold.
Pray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pray tries to get out of the position.
Two is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pray tries to get to full guard but Two has control of the leg.
Two in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pray tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Test Two!
Test Two was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Islam Dakhadaev and Lay Pray. Islam Dakhadaev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Islam Dakhadaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dakhadaev gets tackled into the cage by Pray. Pray maintains the clinch.
Pray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dakhadaev (0) vs (4) Pray
Dakhadaev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pray has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dakhadaev (0) vs (7) Pray
Pray controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakhadaev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pray controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakhadaev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pray wants to control but Dakhadaev is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakhadaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pray content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakhadaev is trying to control but can't.
Dakhadaev is pressing down on Pray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pray wants to control from the top but Dakhadaev keeps moving.
Pray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dakhadaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dakhadaev has his foot on Pray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pray works his way back into a safe position though.
Pray stopping the sweep attempt from Dakhadaev.
Dakhadaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pray passes Dakhadaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakhadaev is pressing down on Pray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dakhadaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pray won't allow Dakhadaev to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dakhadaev keeping moving, preventing Pray from controlling successfully.
Pray pushes down on Dakhadaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dakhadaev really is a fat lump.
Pray moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dakhadaev (0) vs (10) Pray
Pray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dakhadaev keeps working.
Pray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dakhadaev tries to buck Pray off but Pray is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pray working away.
Dakhadaev is looking for a sweep.
Pray works to advance to full mount. Dakhadaev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dakhadaev (0) vs (12) Pray
Dakhadaev working to try and regain half guard.
Pray looking to control but Dakhadaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dakhadaev is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pray tries to control but Dakhadaev wriggling away.
Dakhadaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dakhadaev (2) vs (12) Pray
Pray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dakhadaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dakhadaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Pray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dakhadaev looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pray trying to keep a closed guard but Dakhadaev is proving a slippery customer.
Dakhadaev trying to control but Pray is working from the bottom.
Pray managing to control the position.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
Pray is still trying to improve position.
Dakhadaev trying to control but Pray is working from the bottom.
Pray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dakhadaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dakhadaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pray keeping moving, preventing Dakhadaev from controlling successfully.
Pray looking for a sweep. Not yet Pray, not yet.
Dakhadaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pray's guard.
Dakhadaev tries to pass to full mount but Pray defends it.
Dakhadaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pray defends it well.
Pray wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dakhadaev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dakhadaev (5) vs (12) Pray
Dakhadaev wants to take his opponent's back but Pray doesn't allow it.
Dakhadaev controlling from mount.
Dakhadaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dakhadaev looking to control but Pray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dakhadaev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pray tries to hold on but Dakhadaev postures up.
Dakhadaev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pray is now in Dakhadaev's guard. A big mistake from Dakhadaev there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dakhadaev (5) vs (14) Pray
Dakhadaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dakhadaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Dakhadaev, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dakhadaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dakhadaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dakhadaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dakhadaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dakhadaev looking for a guillotine here but Pray defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dakhadaev is keeping the position for now.
Pray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dakhadaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pray trying to control but Dakhadaev is working from the bottom.
Dakhadaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pray is one step ahead there.
Pray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Competitive Athlete Gym- $150. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dakhadaev has his foot on Pray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pray works his way back into a safe position though.
Pray wants to control from the top but Dakhadaev keeps moving.
Dakhadaev is looking for a triangle but Pray pushes his legs off easily.
Dakhadaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dakhadaev working for a triangle but Pray defends it easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dakhadaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pray defends it easily.
Pray stopping the sweep attempt from Dakhadaev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dakhadaev keeping moving, preventing Pray from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pray wins on points by 14 to 5.
Lay Pray was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Pray goes for a double leg but Reseke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reseke continues to drive forward.
Reseke punishes Pray's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Pray drives through and clinches with Reseke against the cage.
#TD2#
Pray works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pray postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pray postures up in Reseke's guard and throws a big left but Reseke blocks it.
Pray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reseke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reseke's head.
Pray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reseke's head.
Pray connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Reseke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pray stacks Reseke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pray!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reseke tries to buck Pray off but Pray is having none of it.#T1#
Pray connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reseke some visible discomfort.
Pray works to advance to full mount. Reseke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reseke is desperately trying to improve his position but Pray has a good base and remains in mount.
Pray landing strikes from the mount and Reseke is in trouble!
Pray lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Reseke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#
Reseke is rocked!
Pray looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Reseke covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
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