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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Fazeli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fazeli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fazeli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bray will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Bray is trying to control Fazeli's posture but Fazeli avoids it. #SUB2# Fazeli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Bray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bray prevents Fazeli from improving position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fazeli advances to mount. Bray tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1# Fazeli content just to control the position here. Bray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bray wants to hold on but Fazeli pushes him away. Fazeli fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2# Bray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fazeli. Bray reaches up to try and control the position but Fazeli seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bray rolls and tries to escape and now Fazeli has his back!
#SUB2# Fazeli is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Fazeli go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2# Fazeli looking to hold on to the position here but Bray rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Bray controlling Fazeli's posture. Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bray seems keen to control Fazeli's posture. Bray trying to control the position.
Fazeli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bray swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fazeli is stalling in the full guard. Fazeli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fazeli looking to pass the guard. Bray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Fazeli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2# Fazeli is trying to work for a kimura but Bray is defending well.
Fazeli trying to control the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fazeli stalling away here and it's allowed Bray to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bray controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Fazeli dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Fazeli throws a series of punches but Bray moves out of range. #TD2# Fazeli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bray quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Fazeli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bray is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keon Fazeli! In his post fight interview, Keon Fazeli gave a big smile as he said 'BOOM!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1# Bray has a takedown stuffed. Bray darts in looking for a takedown but Rating gets double underhooks and turns Bray into the cage. #CL2# Rating pushes Bray up against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Bray's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Rating has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bray uses from the top position. Bray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bray wants to stand but Rating has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bray looking to sit in guard and control but Rating gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Rating is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Rating has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# Bray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rating is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bray wants to sweep here but Rating controlling him for the moment. Bray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rating on the ground.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Rating is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bray has a closed guard, preventing Rating from standing up. Rating works over Bray with some ground and pound from guard. Rating controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rating postures up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bray goes for a double leg but Rating avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rating continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC# Bray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Bray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rating's guard. Rating wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bray manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Bray stops Rating from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rating manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rating's head. Rating preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bray throwing strikes but missing. Rating keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T4# Bray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rating holds on and takes a little breather. Bray is working Rating over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rating throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rating utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rating controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bray wants to control from the top but Rating keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Rating is trying to control the position but Bray postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Energy Rating dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bray darts in looking for a takedown but Rating gets double underhooks and turns Bray into the cage. Rating is looking for the big counter here. Bray blocks a head kick by Rating.
#TD2# Rating shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rating was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bray throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Rating wants to control but Bray is keeping him busy. Rating controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bray is trying to work for a sweep but Rating has mounted him! Rating is looking to stand but Bray has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T1# Bray tries to hold on but Rating postures up. Bray tries to reverse the position but Rating maintains control. Rating content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rating can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bray is looking to escape. Rating tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bray tries to hold on but Rating pushes him away. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rating sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Rating scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bray?
#SUB2# Rating is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rating extends the arm and Bray is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Energy Rating!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Nabouca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nabouca blocks the strikes from Bray.
Bray is doing well to control the position and prevent Nabouca from advancing to side control.#SUB2# Nabouca seems to be working for a kimura but Bray defends the submission attempt. Nabouca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bray keeps working. Nabouca throwing shots but Bray is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nabouca in particular looking to stall. Bray wants to improve his position but Nabouca is controlling well.
Nabouca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Bray manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bray has Nabouca pulled in close to control his posture. Nabouca sitting in guard here, content to control. Bray is pulling down on Nabouca's head to control his posture. Bray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nabouca throws a head kick that misses. Bray shoots in for a takedown but Nabouca shows good takedown defense. Nabouca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Nabouca feints and as Bray raises his hands in defense, Nabouca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Bray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nabouca is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Bray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Bray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Nabouca is looking to control Bray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nabouca avoid being mounted? Nabouca is looking for a sweep. Bray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Bray lands strikes from half guard. Bray slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Nabouca wants to control the action here but instead Bray manages to pass to full mount! Nabouca tries to hold on but Bray pushes him away. Nabouca looks winded! Bray dominating with strikes here. Bray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. BOOM! Bray connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bray fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nabouca takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4# Bray is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bray looking to finish Nabouca with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nabouca!#ROC# Nabouca is rocked! Bray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bray with the ground and pound from mount. Nabouca is still in real trouble! Can Bray finish him? Bray content just to control the position here. Bray working the ground and pound effectively.
Bray is landing with some decent strikes but Nabouca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Bray content just to control the position here. #SUB# Nabouca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bray. Bray drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nabouca! More shots from Bray and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romeo Bray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Van Barneveld fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bray to the ground. Van Barneveld is now in Bray's guard. Van Barneveld looking to pass the guard. Van Barneveld wants to get up but he can't break Bray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2# Van Barneveld gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Van Barneveld looks to score with a jab to the body but Bray is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Van Barneveld throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Barneveld is in Bray's guard. Bray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Van Barneveld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bray is keeping the position for now. Van Barneveld being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Van Barneveld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bray is keeping the position for now. Bray controlling the position. Van Barneveld trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Van Barneveld slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bray pulls Van Barneveld in to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD# Bray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Barneveld manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bray chips away with some ground and pound. Bray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Van Barneveld is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bray is in close to Van Barneveld 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bray landing some decent shots from guard. Bray landing with the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Barneveld can do anything to dispel that myth. Van Barneveld looks winded!#T3# Van Barneveld is trying to keep Bray in close.
Bray wants to control from the top but Van Barneveld keeps moving. Bray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bray cracks Van Barneveld with a solid left hand. Bray stopping the sweep attempt from Van Barneveld . Bray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bray with a nice head shot there. Bray is in close to Van Barneveld 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Bray works over Van Barneveld with some ground and pound from guard. Van Barneveld trying to strike off his back.
Bray scoring with some ground and pound. Bray wants to control from the top but Van Barneveld keeps moving. #SUB2# Van Barneveld looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bray has picked Van Barneveld up and slammed him! Van Barneveld can't keep hold of the triangle and Bray manages to pass to side control! Bray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Bray cracks Van Barneveld with an elbow. That is naaassty. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bray lands some shots froms side control.#SU# Bray stands up. Bray looks for a takedown but Van Barneveld sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Bray dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Bray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Barneveld is trying to defend but Bray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Bray 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. Bray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Barneveld with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Van Barneveld is looking to get back to is feet but Bray passes into side control.
Van Barneveld takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Van Barneveld struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Barneveld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Barneveld is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bray in side control lands a decent elbow. Van Barneveld is breathing heavily.#T1# Bray landing a few strikes. Bray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bray in side control lands a decent elbow. Van Barneveld sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU# Bray decides to return to a standing position. Bray shoots in but no luck this time. Van Barneveld is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Van Barneveld moves into the clinch. Van Barneveld stops a takedown attempt from Bray.
#BC# Bray breaks from the clinch.
Van Barneveld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Bray shoots in for a takedown but Van Barneveld shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bray shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Barneveld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Van Barneveld moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Van Barneveld - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Bray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Van Barneveld throws a nice looking combination but Bray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Van Barneveld slaps away a takedown attempt from Bray, before circling back to the center of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Van Barneveld fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bray sprawls well initially but Van Barneveld persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Bray has one foot on Van Barneveld 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3##TD2# Van Barneveld shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Barneveld was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bray gets back to half guard. Van Barneveld is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Bray has his hands on Van Barneveld 's head, controlling the position. Romeo Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Van Barneveld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bray swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Van Barneveld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Barneveld manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bray with a nice head shot there. Bray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bray cracks Van Barneveld with a solid left hand. Bray chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Bray dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Van Barneveld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bray wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Barneveld won't allow it.
Bray tries for a takedown but Van Barneveld manages to get underhooks.
Bray wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Barneveld won't allow it.
Van Barneveld with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Van Barneveld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Van Barneveld decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bray trying to control from the bottom.
Van Barneveld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bray is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Barneveld .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bray keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1# Bray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bray keeping control of the position. Bray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Van Barneveld trying to control but Bray is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bray holds on and takes a little breather. Bray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Barneveld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Raymond Van Barneveld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Van Barneveld drives through and clinches with Bray against the cage.
Van Barneveld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Bray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Bray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3# Van Barneveld can't do much from the bottom here. Van Barneveld tries to bench press Bray off him but Bray keeps the position. Bray cracks Van Barneveld with a big right hand but Van Barneveld just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Barneveld really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bray is putting a hurting on Van Barneveld here, landing some big shots from side control. Bray cracks Van Barneveld with a big right hand but Van Barneveld just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB# Bray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Van Barneveld is letting Bray control him for a moment. #T4# Bray cracks Van Barneveld with a big right hand but Van Barneveld just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bray is putting a hurting on Van Barneveld here, landing some big shots from side control. Van Barneveld tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bray cracks Van Barneveld with a big elbow. Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Barneveld keeps working. #SUB# Bray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Barneveld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Van Barneveld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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 Romeo Bray. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bray, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Bray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Maridan gets a clinch. #TD# Bray successfully pulls guard.
Bray controlling the position. Maridan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Maridan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bray managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Maridan has closed the distance and engaged Bray in a clinch.
Bray blocking some punches.
#TD# Bray gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maridan holds on and takes a little breather. Bray lands a couple of digs. Bray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bray wants to control from the top but Maridan keeps moving. #T2# Maridan looking to control.
Bray postures up and lands a big shot to Maridan's brow. Bray cracks Maridan with a solid left hand. Bray chips away with some ground and pound. Bray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bray 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. Bray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Maridan working for submissions but it's allowed Bray to get to half guard.
Bray working Maridan over with strikes. Bray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Bray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Bray seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maridan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Romeo Bray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1# Kelly throws a head kick but Bray moves out of range.
Bray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.#TD2# Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bray to the ground. Kelly is now in Bray's guard. Bray trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bray has Kelly pulled in close to control his posture. Bray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bray can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1# Bray trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Kelly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bray is refusing to be controlled, as Kelly sits in half guard. Kelly is taking a breather. Bray 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. Kelly passes to full mount! Kelly landing shots from mount. Kelly avoids the attempt from Bray to control. Bray tries to control the position but Kelly now has his back.
#SUB2# Kelly is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bray with him. Bray is trying to defend but Kelly has an arm under the chin now! Bray grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kooper Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1# No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bray fails with the takedown#TD2# and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bray seems keen to control Diaz's posture. Bray looking for a sweep. Not yet Bray, not yet. Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss. Diaz wants to control from the top but Bray keeps moving. #SUB2# Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Bray slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVR# Bray distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bray stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz. Bray landing some decent shots from guard. Bray landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Diaz keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass. Bray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.#SUB2# Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bray doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Bray escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nolan Diaz!
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