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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1# Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Gray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Wilder clinches up against the cage. Wilder pushes Gray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wilder presses Gray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Wilder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gray can't fight it off and eventually Wilder manages to take the fight to the floor. Gray looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wilder controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gray is adopting a defensive guard.#T1# Wilder looking to pass the guard. Wilder's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilder wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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. Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Gray ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gray is breathing heavily.#CL2# Wilder clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage. Wilder presses Gray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wilder misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2# Wilder manages to pull guard.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there. Wilder is controlling Gray's posture. Let's hope that Wilder 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.#SUB2# Wilder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.#T3# Wilder is pulling down on Gray's head to control his posture. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gray wants to stand but Wilder has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Wilder has control of Gray's left arm, preventing Gray from doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wilder throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL# and Gray counters by clinching up. Wilder tries to land knees in the clinch but Gray avoids the damage to the body. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A bit of stalling here from Wilder.
Gray misses with a knee strike.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Wilder has him pressed against the cage. Wilder prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gray tries to pull guard but Wilder forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wilder looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2# Wilder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gray uses from the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wilder dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Wilder drives through with a takedown into guard. Gray is wriggling around but Wilder manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR# Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Wilder decides to return to a standing position. #CL2# Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Wilder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gray regains guard immediately. Wilder is standing up over Gray. Gray looks to escape but Wilder dives into side control.
#T1##REVR# Wilder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gray! The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Gray is trying desperately to improve position. Wilder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2# Wilder looking to ground and pound but Gray is blocking nicely. Wilder thowing shots but they're missing. Wilder controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2# Wilder working for a submission but Gray is keeping him at bay. #T3# Wilder controlling the position easily from mount. Gray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Wilder jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gray is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gray and Wilder has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wilder is staying tight to Gray's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2# Wilder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray, who protects the arm well. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gray is looking to reverse the position.#SU2# Wilder stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gray enables Wilder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilder controls the pace.#SU2# Wilder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2# Wilder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilder finishes the takedown easily into guard. Gray is looking to stand back up but Wilder counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gray. #REVR# Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Wilder is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it. Wilder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SU2# Wilder stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2# Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Gray. Gray being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Wilder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2# Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Wilder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily. Wilder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wilder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Wilder looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB2# Wilder 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.
Wilder throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gray because Wilder loaded up on that one. Gray holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2# Wilder is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gray has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gray! #T4##SUB2# Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wilder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Efren Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcus Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2# Wilder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Wilder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wilder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Wilder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1# Dookiebreath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gray circles away quickly and effectively. Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dookiebreath manages to circle out of the way.#KD2# Dookiebreath lands a big right hand that sends Gray crashing to the mat! Dookiebreath stays standing though and waves Gray back to his feet!#ROC2# Gray is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Efren Gray has been cut. Dookiebreath lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gray up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dookiebreath from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gray's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Dookiebreath!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1# Gray throws a right hand that misses
letting Petasen counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Efren Gray has been cut. BOOM! Petasen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gray. Gray tries to recover but Petasen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gray lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jens Petasen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bells rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Gray gets control of Bells's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gray has Bells pulled in close to control his posture. Bells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bells manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Gray stands up over Bells, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gray landing some decent shots from guard. Bells wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment. #T1# Bells wants to control the position but Gray says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB# Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Bells is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Gray has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Bells is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Efren Gray! In defeat, Santos Bells stepped up to the mic, saying 'Skeet Skeet Skeet--I knew I shouldn't have went out last night. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Barayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Barayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gray trying to control the position.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Barayev is pulling down on Gray's head. It's preventing any offense from Gray, at least for the moment. Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barayev trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Gray chips away with some ground and pound.#T1# Barayev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Barayev has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though. Gray throws an elbow that misses. Barayev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gray's guard. Nice move by Barayev!#REVB# Barayev throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barayev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gray keeping moving, preventing Barayev from controlling successfully. Gray keeping full guard, as Barayev tries to pass. Gray pulls Barayev in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Gray being controlled here, momentarily. Barayev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Barayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barayev. Barayev trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gray enables Barayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3# Gray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Barayev wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Gray trying to control the position here. Gray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Barayev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barayev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Gray landing with the ground and pound. Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Barayev. Barayev is trying to keep Gray in close.
#SUB2# Barayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barayev tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adlan Barayev dominated that 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. #R2# Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Barayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barayev showed some decent athleticism there. Gray is holding on to half guard well. Barayev tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it. Barayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barayev stalling away here and it's allowed Gray to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1# Gray managing to control the position. Barayev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Barayev is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Barayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gray has wrist control.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Barayev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Barayev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there. Adlan Barayev has got the better of the ground game so far. Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gray throwing strikes but missing. Barayev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Gray scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gray won't allow Barayev to get back to his feet. Gray scoring with some ground and pound. Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barayev is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Gray stands up and waves to Barayev to follow him. Adlan Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD# Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Barayev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gray manages to move to mount!
Gray controlling from mount. Gray prevents Barayev from getting the reversal.#SUB# Barayev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gray. #T4# Barayev is just holding on here. Gray manages to take his back.
Gray lands with a hammerfist to the side of Barayev's head. I really don't envy Barayev right now.
Barayev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #ES2# Gray has his opponent's back but Barayev is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Gray. Barayev is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gray fails with the takedown#CL2# and Barayev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barayev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Barayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray. Barayev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Gray counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Barayev manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2# Barayev closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.#BC2# Barayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Barayev as Gray shoots in. Gray is looking to score with low kicks. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Barayev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Barayev is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Barayev is looking to stall here but Gray recovers full guard. #T1# Barayev being controlled here momentarily. Barayev throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely. Gray trying to control the position here. Barayev wants to stand but Gray has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gray shoots and misses #CL2# and Barayev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD# Gray jumps guard and drags Barayev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2# Barayev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Gray tries to keep at a distance but Barayev has taken the fight into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Barayev scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Efren Gray has been cut.#TD2# Barayev lands a takedown into guard.
#T3# Barayev preventing the sweep. Barayev wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Barayev is proving a slippery customer.
Barayev stopping the sweep attempt from Gray. Gray controlling Barayev's posture. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2# Barayev gets to his feet - Gray follows without any prompting. Barayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Barayev forces Gray back against the cage and clinches. Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barayev walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice takedown defense from Barayev. No joy for Gray on that attempt. Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Despite the aggression on Barayev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2# Barayev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Adlan Barayev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Barayev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adlan Barayev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Suluku closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage. Gray avoiding damage as Suluku throws knees to the body.
Suluku working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gray avoiding damage as Suluku throws knees to the body.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray tries to pull guard but Suluku holds him up against the cage and eventually Gray drops back down to his feet.
Suluku cracks Gray with a nice body shot. Suluku lands a good knee to the midsection. Gray won't want to take too many of those. Gray is breathing heavily. Suluku tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suluku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suluku lands a shoulder strike. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Suluku takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Suluku scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1# Suluku crunches a lovely knee into Gray's ribcage. Suluku landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Suluku.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suluku.
Gray prevents a body shot from Suluku. A quick uppercut on the inside from Suluku. #CUT2# It looks like Efren Gray has been cut. A nice left hand lands by Suluku.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suluku.
Suluku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Suluku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Suluku - that landed with a thud.
#T2# Suluku lands a nice knee to the body. Suluku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gray backwards. Suluku trying to stall but Gray improves his position.
Suluku crunches a lovely knee into Gray's ribcage. Knees in the clinch landing for Suluku.
Suluku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suluku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards. #ROC2# Gray is rocked! Suluku lands a big knee! That's hurt Gray! Oh, he's all over the place! Suluku lands another knee that sends Gray to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Almamy Suluku!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Cravor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cravor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES# Gray throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD# Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cravor wants to control but Gray is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cravor wants to get back to full guard. Gray winds up and cracks Cravor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cravor tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg. #T1##SUB# Cravor pushes Gray off, looking to escape but Gray dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Cravor is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Efren Gray! The defeated Evan Cravor had this to say: 'You suck!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1# Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bloom misses with a straight right. #TD2# Bloom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bloom scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bloom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gray is looking to improve his position.
Gray is looking to control Bloom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bloom is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Bloom is figuring out what he wants to do next. Bloom wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Gray gets caught napping as Bloom dives in and scores a takedown. Gray manages to retain guard. Bloom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gray pulls Bloom in close to his closed guard and prevents Bloom from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# Bloom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bloom looking to pass the guard. Gray controls Bloom momentarily but Bloom frees himself. Bloom stopping the sweep attempt from Gray. Gray wants to get back to his feet but Bloom is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bloom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Bloom trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A nice combination there by Bloom.
Gray tries for a takedown but Bloom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Gray shoots in for a takedown but Bloom shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Bloom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gray is refusing to be controlled, as Bloom sits in half guard. Bloom lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# Gray is trying to maintain the position but Bloom is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Bloom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bloom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bloom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bloom 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Bloom 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##CL2# Bloom closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Bloom has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gray is trying to keep an underhook but Bloom manages to get the takedown into half guard. Gray tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bloom has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Gray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bloom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bloom. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Gray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bloom wants to get back to his feet but Gray is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1# Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bloom wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment. Bloom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Bloom postures up.
Gray wants to sweep here but Bloom controlling him for the moment. Gray wants to improve his position but instead Bloom has moved into half guard.
#T2# Bloom is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer. Bloom stalling. Bloom missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bloom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Bloom in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gray tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bloom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayne Bloom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Lobrutto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobrutto is controlling him. Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Gray wants to sweep here but Lobrutto controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobrutto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lobrutto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Lobrutto looking to pass the guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobrutto is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyler Lobrutto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Gray drives through with a takedown into Lobrutto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gray throwing strikes but missing. Gray cracks Lobrutto with a solid left hand. Gray 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. Lobrutto trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gray preventing the sweep. #T2# Lobrutto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lobrutto working a defensive guard here.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lobrutto is proving hard to escape from. Gray is working Lobrutto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lobrutto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray. Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Lobrutto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobrutto is one step ahead there. Lobrutto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Lobrutto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lobrutto stopping the sweep attempt from Gray. Gray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lobrutto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2# Lobrutto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lobrutto is trying to control. Gray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Lobrutto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray's half guard. Gray wants to improve his position but Lobrutto is controlling well.
Gray desperately trying to maintain half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gray is pressing down on Lobrutto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Lobrutto will probably get the nod. That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Lobrutto pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch. Lobrutto blocks a body shot from Gray. Lobrutto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it. Lobrutto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2# Lobrutto drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gray lands a couple of digs. Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobrutto's head.#SUB2# Lobrutto looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.
#T1# Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gray landing some decent shots from guard. Gray lands a couple of elbows. Gray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lobrutto trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Efren Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gray is in close to Lobrutto's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Lobrutto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lobrutto. #T2##SUB2# Lobrutto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lobrutto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gray distracts Lobrutto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gray cracks Lobrutto with a solid left hand. Gray working some strikes from top position. Lobrutto is looking to stand back up but Gray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lobrutto. #SUB# Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB# Gray is looking for a kimura here.
Lobrutto wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
#SUB# Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Gray is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lobrutto to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Gray working some strikes from top position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lobrutto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard. #REVB# Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Lobrutto won't allow Gray to get back to his feet. Lobrutto preventing the sweep. Lobrutto throws a big right hand that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gray controlling the position. Lobrutto trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efren 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##TD2# Lobrutto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gray is pressing down on Lobrutto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gray seems keen to control Lobrutto's posture. Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gray trying to control the position.
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1# Lobrutto is looking to escape.#SUB# Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
Lobrutto wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Lobrutto is looking to control Gray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lobrutto avoid being mounted? Lobrutto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobrutto tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.#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.#SUB# Lobrutto is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
#SUB# Gray is working for a kimura here but Lobrutto manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gray's guard.
Lobrutto won't allow Gray to sweep him here. Lobrutto throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Lobrutto wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. Lobrutto wanted to stand there but Gray had control of the position. Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Lobrutto wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Lobrutto shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray's guard. Lobrutto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Gray pulls Lobrutto in close to prevent any damage. Lobrutto throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely. Lobrutto stands up out of Gray's guard for a moment - Gray manages to land a nice upkick. Gray wants to improve his position but instead Lobrutto has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gray is not content to let Lobrutto control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tyler Lobrutto. I think Lobrutto 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Lobrutto!
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