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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Raymond misses with a head kick.
Raymond takes one on the button.
Ball connects with a body shot that sends Raymond's belly button to the back.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Raymond forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Raymond is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond prevents Ball from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Raymond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ball wants to stand back up but Raymond manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Raymond misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ball managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Raymond.
Raymond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Raymond lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ball down.
You can see the frustration on Ball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Raymond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Raymond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raymond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ball bucks up and tries to throw Raymond off but instead Raymond has got his back!#SUB#
Raymond looking to break Ball's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ball remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Raymond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Raymond misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Ball defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Raymond 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.
Raymond misses with an elbow to the head.
Ball covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Raymond working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4##SUB#
Raymond has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Ball showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Raymond is looking for the choke from the back position but Ball is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ball defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Raymond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ball listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ball misses with a leg kick.
As Ball looks to move away, Raymond throws a big counter combo but Ball just gets out of the way.
Ball lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Raymond moves into range and clinches up with Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raymond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ball clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Raymond has the hooks in. Ball is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB#
Raymond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ball trying to control the position but Raymond manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Raymond working for the choke.
Raymond controlling well, preventing Ball from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Raymond has got one arm under Ball's chin. This could be trouble... Ball trying to control the other hand but Raymond gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ball has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Raymond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raymond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES#
Raymond pushes Mac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mac shoots and misses
and Raymond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac shoots in for a takedown but Raymond shows good takedown defense.
Mac goes for a double leg but Raymond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raymond continues to drive forward.
Raymond throws a big counter combination but Mac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Howard Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Mac.
Nice sprawl there from Raymond as Mac shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raymond.
Mac wants to counter the offense by Raymond and move into the clinch position.
Mac throws a head kick but Raymond moves out of range.
#CL2#
Mac closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Raymond is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mac with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raymond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raymond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raymond is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mac working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mac manages to pull guard.
Raymond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Mac is pulling down on Raymond's head. It's preventing any offense from Raymond, at least for the moment.
Raymond throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
Mac is controlling Raymond's posture.
Raymond stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.#T3#
Raymond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raymond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Mac is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Raymond presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raymond is defending well.
Mac looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raymond tries to pull guard but Mac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mac uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac chips away with some ground and pound.
Raymond 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.
Mac looking to sit in guard and control but Raymond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mac holds on and takes a little breather.
Raymond stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac is looking to stand up but Raymond isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Howard Raymond will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mac shoots in for a takedown but Raymond shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Mac rushes Raymond and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mac has clasped his hands together around Raymond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Raymond bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raymond circles away quickly and effectively.
Mac swings widly with a right hand
and Raymond counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raymond swivels and escapes.
Mac leaves Raymond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raymond goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.#T1#
Raymond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raymond swivels and escapes.
Howard Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Mac.
No luck for Raymond with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Mac moves into the clinch successfully.
Raymond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mac after a bit of a struggle.
Mac leaning against his opponent.
Raymond jumps guard but Mac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Mac tries a body shot but Raymond blocks it.
#TD2#
Mac ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mac no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Mac working for submissions but it's allowed Raymond to get to half guard.
Mac is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac keeps trying to improve his position.
Mac trying to hold on to Raymond's head to control him but Raymond postures up.
#T3#
Mac wants to sweep but Raymond has passed to side control!
Mac tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Raymond with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raymond postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mac looks a forlorn figure.
Raymond with shots to the head and body - Mac looks very uncomfortable down there.
Raymond pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Mac really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Raymond working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mac is trying to escape the mount.
Raymond lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mac hang on?
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
Mac trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Raymond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Raymond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mac shoots in but no luck this time.
Raymond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac tries a head kick but it misses.
Raymond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Mac persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raymond pinned against the cage. Raymond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Mac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Raymond sprawls well initially but Mac persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Raymond kicks Mac off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Mac has a takedown stuffed.
Mac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raymond throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raymond or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac, which made it look bad.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Howard Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mac shoots in and bounces Raymond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raymond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Mac wants to sweep here but Raymond controlling him for the moment.
Mac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Raymond won't allow Mac to get back to his feet. #T3#
Raymond throwing strikes but missing.
Raymond throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
Mac wants to stand and escape but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond preventing the sweep.
Mac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Raymond is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Mac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raymond to keep the fight standing.
Raymond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mac digs a right hand underneath Raymond's ribcage. Raymond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mac misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Mac pulls guard.
Mac trying to keep a closed guard but Raymond is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond won't allow Mac to get back to his feet.
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 Howard Raymond.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raymond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Raymond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Raymond. Raymond gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones catches Raymond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raymond pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Raymond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Raymond persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones feints and then cracks Raymond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raymond down.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD#
Raymond decides to pull guard.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #ES#
Raymond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raymond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raymond wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Raymond being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Raymond 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##T3##SUB#
Raymond wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control but Raymond postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones trying to control but Raymond postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Raymond is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Raymond 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.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raymond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Raymond is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raymond darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Raymond into the cage.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Raymond shakes him off and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Raymond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Raymond shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raymond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raymond on his heels. He'll look to pass Raymond's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Raymond manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raymond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones tries to clinch but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raymond takes a step back to recover.
Raymond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Jones has Raymond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raymond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Raymond jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Raymond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Raymond!#REVR#
Raymond won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to control but Raymond passes into half guard.
Raymond scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Jones tries to get to full guard but Raymond has control of the leg.
Jones controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom but Raymond passes into side control!
Jones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jones wants to hold on but Raymond pushes him away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Raymond isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Raymond moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
#SUB#
Raymond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Raymond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raymond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raymond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Raymond stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Raymond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Howard Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raymond has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raymond and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raymond is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Raymond has a takedown stuffed.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Raymond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raymond throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Raymond is avoiding it.
Raymond tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Howard Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.#T3#
Jab by Jones.
Jones blocks a head kick by Raymond.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raymond defends it well.#TD2#
Raymond tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raymond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB#
Raymond patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raymond lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Raymond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jones is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Raymond has locked on a rear naked choke here! Jones is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Raymond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
PeeWee throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
PeeWee moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
PeeWee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PeeWee tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
PeeWee stalks Raymond and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raymond's face. Raymond staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Raymond has been cut.#TD2#
PeeWee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than PeeWee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raymond is trying to work for a sweep but PeeWee has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PeeWee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymond wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PeeWee content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
PeeWee wants to finish this one by submission but Raymond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from PeeWee.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raymond tries to hold on but PeeWee pushes him away.
PeeWee landing punches.
PeeWee controlling from mount.
Raymond is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
PeeWee controlling from the full mount.
Raymond tries to hold on but PeeWee postures up.
Raymond throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
PeeWee is landing with some decent strikes but Raymond is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
PeeWee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Raymond is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
PeeWee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raymond?
#ROC2#
Raymond is rocked!#CUT2#
Howard Raymond's cut is getting worse.
Raymond is desperately trying to improve his position but PeeWee has a good base and remains in mount.
Raymond regains half guard.
PeeWee controlling the pace. #SU2#
PeeWee stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Raymond dives in for a single leg takedown but PeeWee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Raymond enables PeeWee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raymond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
PeeWee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raymond wants to stand but PeeWee is controlling the position.
PeeWee controls from within his opponent's guard.
PeeWee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raymond is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
PeeWee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete PeeWee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Raymond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
PeeWee darts in looking for a takedown but Raymond gets double underhooks and turns PeeWee into the cage.
PeeWee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raymond paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
PeeWee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Raymond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. PeeWee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Raymond throws a head punch that misses.
PeeWee is trying to break free.
Raymond jumps guard but PeeWee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables PeeWee to keep the fight standing.
PeeWee prevents Raymond from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
PeeWee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as PeeWee holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Raymond got a little sloppy there for a moment and PeeWee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raymond has managed to get both his arms back between PeeWee's legs - danger averted.
Raymond lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
PeeWee looking for subs off his back but Raymond has passed one foot through into half guard.
PeeWee wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
PeeWee is trying to get back to full guard.
PeeWee trying to control here.
PeeWee is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Raymond prevents PeeWee from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
PeeWee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Raymond kicks off PeeWee and gets to his feet.
PeeWee is breathing heavily.
Raymond has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
PeeWee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Raymond pushes PeeWee off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
PeeWee takes the fight into the clinch.
PeeWee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raymond pulls his leg out and moves away.
PeeWee closes the distance and clinches up with Raymond, looking for a takedown. PeeWee pushes Raymond against the cage but Raymond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Raymond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. PeeWee was covering up waiting for the punch and Raymond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
PeeWee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Raymond puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for PeeWee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Raymond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Raymond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howard Raymond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
PeeWee looking to score a takedown here. Raymond is defending well but PeeWee drives through and ends up in Raymond's guard.#ES#
Raymond wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
PeeWee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but PeeWee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymond is trying to drag PeeWee to the mat but PeeWee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raymond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. PeeWee just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Raymond tries to pull guard but PeeWee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
PeeWee goes for a takedown attempt but Raymond pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raymond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PeeWee.
Raymond is looking for a counter combo.
Raymond shoots for a double leg takedown but PeeWee sprawls well. He's pushed Raymond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raymond shoots in but PeeWee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
PeeWee throws out a counter right but Raymond avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
PeeWee gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
PeeWee trying to control the pace.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Raymond has one foot on PeeWee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
PeeWee has his takedown stuffed
and Raymond counters with a left and a right that stings PeeWee. #T3#
PeeWee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raymond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
PeeWee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raymond's half guard.#ES#
Raymond kicks PeeWee off and gets back to his feet.
Pete PeeWee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
PeeWee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raymond's guard.#ES#
Raymond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes PeeWee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by PeeWee!
#T4##TD2#
PeeWee shoots in and gets a takedown into Raymond's guard.#ES#
Raymond manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Raymond tries to pull guard but PeeWee holds him up against the cage and eventually Raymond drops back down to his feet.
Raymond tries to pull guard but PeeWee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
PeeWee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raymond regains guard immediately. #ES#
Raymond wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raymond 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Raymond!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
De throws a sloppy body shot
and Raymond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tommy De seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond stuffs the takedown.
Raymond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Raymond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De's guard.
De wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Raymond manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
De trying to control but Raymond postures up.
#SUB#
Raymond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De pushes Raymond off looking to stand but Raymond dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB#
Raymond is trying to work for a kimura but De is defending well.
De trying to control but Raymond postures up.
De avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raymond.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Raymond.
De is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raymond is standing up over De. De looks to escape but Raymond dives into side control.
#SUB#
Raymond swings around for an armbar but De sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raymond's guard.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet but De is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Raymond wriggles free and stands up.
De shoots and misses
and Raymond counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
De gets a double leg takedown into Raymond's guard.#ES#
Raymond wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
De dives in and grabs Raymond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raymond pushes down on De's head and hops out.
Howard Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy De.
A looping hook to the body misses from De. Raymond does a little dance to reset his feet.
As De looks to move away, Raymond throws a big counter combo but De just gets out of the way.
De throws a body punch but Raymond moves out of range.
Raymond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De just misses with a punch to the body.
De displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Howard Raymond has been cut.
De throws a body punch but Raymond moves out of range.
De looks winded!#CL#
Raymond forces De back against the cage and clinches.
De is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Raymond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De postures up.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raymond looking for a sweep. Not yet Raymond, not yet. #T4#
Raymond keeping moving, preventing De from controlling successfully.
Raymond tries to strike from the bottom.
Raymond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raymond wants to stand but De is controlling the position.
De trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raymond will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raymond stuffs the takedown attempt from De. De gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Raymond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Raymond's cut.
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#
De falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raymond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raymond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De.
Raymond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De lunges at Raymond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raymond's hand.
De fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De misses with a series of wild punches.
Tommy De seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De throws a body punch but Raymond moves out of range.
Raymond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Howard Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raymond tries for a takedown but De circles away easily#KD2#
and De counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Raymond!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
De wants to pass the guard but Raymond is defending well.
De wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raymond keeps working.
Raymond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raymond trying to control but De postures up.
Raymond connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Howard Raymond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raymond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De drops an elbow to the side of Raymond's head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES#
Raymond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
De ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De, as that shot connected.
De thuds his right hand into Raymond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Raymond is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! De ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Raymond clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy De!
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Event:
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Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Raymond shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raymond throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Jones pushes Raymond off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Raymond gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones won't allow Raymond to sweep him here.
Jones content to stall in guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones prevents Raymond from getting back to his feet.
Jones stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones throws a head kick but Raymond moves out of range.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raymond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.#TD#
Raymond pulls guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Raymond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is taking a breather. Raymond 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.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
Jones stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Raymond.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Raymond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to clinch but Raymond is having none of it. #TD#
Raymond scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Jones has his feet on Raymond's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Howard Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones looks to clinch
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo.
Raymond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to push Raymond away but Raymond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raymond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones tries to work over Raymond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Raymond ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raymond no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raymond being controlled here, momentarily.
Raymond is striking off his back. Jones thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Raymond is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Jones stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position.
Raymond throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones stays in close to Raymond's body and controls the position.
Raymond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raymond.
Raymond working away.
Michael Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raymond prevents Jones from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Jones going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Howard Raymond will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raymond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones tries to clinch but Raymond moves out of range.
Raymond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Jones pushes Raymond up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Raymond jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Raymond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raymond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Raymond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #T1##SUB2#
Raymond defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Jones.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raymond is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Raymond has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Raymond is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Raymond tries to buck him off.
Raymond is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Raymond has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Jones biding his time, controlling Raymond.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raymond can't escape the position.
Raymond is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
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