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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 2
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cass throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and Cass finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cass on the ground.
Cass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cass looking to pass the guard.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to stand up but Cass is controlling him.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gray throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cass trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Cass stands and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cass wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Cass is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Cass swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Cass!
An out of breath Big Cass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 1
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Zenze throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Zenze darts in and clinches Gray up against the cage.
Zenze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gray has Zenze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zenze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zenze has Gray pressed against the cage.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray has Zenze pressed against the cage, preventing Zenze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zenze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zenze tries to pull guard but Gray holds him up against the cage and eventually Zenze drops back down to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Gray has clasped his hands together around Zenze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zenze can't do much from the bottom here.
Zenze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gray's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Zenze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Zenze is defending well.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gray trying to control the action but Zenze is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gray thows a huge punch but Zenze dodges it nicely.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Zenze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gray stays in close to Zenze's body and controls the position.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zenze is proving hard to escape from.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zenze trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaori Zenze.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Zenze on that attempt. #TD#
Zenze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Zenze is retaining full guard.
Zenze trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zenze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gray is controlling him. #T4#
Gray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zenze throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into Zenze's guard.
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 Luke Gray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gray wants to clinch up but Zenze keeps it at a distance.
Gray takes one to the chin there.
Zenze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gray is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zenze.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Zenze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zenze throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Zenze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.#TD#
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Zenze is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Zenze's guard.
Zenze wants to get back to his feet but Gray passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Gray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zenze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Zenze is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray not doing much here.
Gray trying to control from half guard but Zenze is working away.
Gray is really struggling to control Zenze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Gray wants to work for an arm triangle but Zenze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luke Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zenze is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zenze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gray slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Zenze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gray prevents Zenze from standing back up.
Gray trying to pass the guard but Zenze defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luke Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zenze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zenze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Zenze on that attempt.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Luke Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaori Zenze.#TD#
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zenze has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gray is on him like a limpet, forcing Zenze back against the cage.
Zenze is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray tries to counter by clinching up but Zenze breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gray lands a takedown into guard.
Zenze is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gray dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Gray stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Gray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zenze stuffs the takedown attempt from Gray. Gray gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Zenze clinches with his opponent.
Zenze fails to pull guard.
Zenze wants to get back to striking at distance but Gray won't allow it.
Gray working Zenze over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Zenze pulls Gray into guard.
Zenze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray cracks Zenze with a solid left hand.
Gray wants to control from the top but Zenze keeps moving.
Zenze wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Zenze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gray wants to control from the top but Zenze keeps moving.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zenze looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Zenze counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zenze dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Zenze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Gray pushes Zenze up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray has Zenze pressed against the cage, preventing Zenze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Gray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zenze uses from the top position.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zenze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zenze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Zenze is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zenze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zenze won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Gray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaori Zenze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Zenze closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
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 Luke Gray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Luke Gray wins by unanimous decision!
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