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Event:
Gladius #6
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Booth closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Booth.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Booth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booth lands a shot to the body.
Booth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Booth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Booth has Ray pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booth.
Booth lands an uppercut.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Booth scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Booth fails to land.
Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Booth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booth lands a shoulder strike.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth controlling the action here for a moment.
Booth throws a head punch that misses.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him.
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booth.
Booth is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booth.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Booth avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth lands a left hand.
Booth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards. #ROC#
Ray is rocked!
Booth lands a shoulder strike.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him?
Ray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booth pushes Ray against the cage. Booth is working some dirty boxing. Booth pushes off with a quick right hook! Ray goes down! Ray tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Booth moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Booth!
John Booth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Level Up! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Gladius #2
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ruiz throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Ruiz both land. Nice combination.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruiz circles away.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
#CL2#
Ray gets a clinch.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray lands with a right to the head.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruiz or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ray's brow. #BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Ray clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Ray can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ray wants to clinch.
Ray wants to clinch up but Ruiz keeps it at a distance.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Ruiz has the dominant position.
Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Ruiz landing knees to the body.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiz controls the action.
#T2#
Ray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head.
Ray lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Ruiz has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Come on Ruiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3##BC#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Ray looks to move away, Ruiz throws a big counter combo but Ray just gets out of the way.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruiz swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Ruiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray tries to clinch but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ray Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Ray tries to get set, Ruiz tries to push him back and clinch up but Ray manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Ruiz stalling.
A knee to the head by Ruiz.
Ruiz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ray up against the cage.
Ray avoiding damage as Ruiz throws knees to the body.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Ruiz avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ruiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
#BC#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ray moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz taking a breather.
Ruiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
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 Aleandro Ruiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruiz wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiz controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Ruiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ray has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Ruiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz stalling in the clinch but Ray improves position.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Ruiz keeps control of Ray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiz is pushing Ray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ray wants to break free but Ruiz has control.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ray.
Ruiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Ray has double underhooks.
Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ray Ray has been cut.
Ruiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Ray gets an underhook and turns Ruiz into the cage.#T2##BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Ray jabs at Ruiz's body.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
Ruiz misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray lands a body shot.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ruiz!
#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
Ruiz lands an elbow that stopped Ray in his tracks for a moment.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Ruiz controls the action.
Ruiz is stalling here.
Ray Ray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruiz.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
Ruiz working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiz can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ray prevents Ruiz from breaking the clinch.
Ruiz is looking to control Ray's arms but Ray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruiz has his back to the cage.
Ruiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ray blocks it with crossed arms.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruiz working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
#T4#
Ruiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz has Ray pressed against the cage, preventing Ray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruiz prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Ray lands a body shot.
Ray lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Ray.
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
#BC2#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Aleandro Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Ray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ray instigates a clinch.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Ruiz misses with a knee strike.
Ray cracks Ruiz with a nice body shot.
Ray pushes Ruiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body.
Ray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruiz or not.
Nice body punch from Ray.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ray.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
Ruiz has Ray pressed against the cage, preventing Ray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ray - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Ray.
Ray is leaning against Ruiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruiz prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Ray lands a left hand.
Ray digs a right hand into Ruiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruiz's gas tank.
Ray cracks Ruiz with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.#T2#
Ray lands a body punch.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
A short left from Ray. #ROC2#
Ruiz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray is working Ruiz over against the cage.
Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
A shot in the inside from Ray.
Ruiz is trying to stall.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Ray.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray gets through Ruiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Ruiz has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
A short body shot lands from Ray as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Ray.
Ray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray dips a shoulder and cracks Ruiz with a mighty uppercut! Ruiz falls back against the cage and Ray unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ruiz is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ray screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ray!
Aleandro Ruiz spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky ass'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 4
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ray tries to clinch but Four moves away #TD#
and Four counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Four won't allow Ray to get back to his feet.
Four wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Four controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Four.
Ray throws a jab when Four was well out of range.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray tries to clinch but Four moves away #TD#
and Four counters with a takedown into side control.
Four staying calm.
Four tries to advance to mount but Ray instead regains half guard. #T2#
Four controlling the action here.#SUB#
Four is working for a submission of some sort.
Four keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Four seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ray for as long as he can get away with.
Four wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Still in half guard, Four seems content to control.#SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura but Ray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Four to get the leverage.
Ray won't allow Four to pass to mount.
Four content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Four is trying for a kimura here. Ray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Four wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Four!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 3
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ray rushes OneTwoThree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OneTwoThree's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
OneTwoThree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
#BC2#
OneTwoThree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OneTwoThree showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
OneTwoThree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ray throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and OneTwoThree counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Ray has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but OneTwoThree is on him like a limpet, forcing Ray back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OneTwoThree fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OneTwoThree throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ray blocks it with crossed arms.
OneTwoThree changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
OneTwoThree tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YungJ OneTwoThree.#CL#
Ray has OneTwoThree up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OneTwoThree.#T1##BC2#
OneTwoThree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray tries to clinch up but OneTwoThree circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ray gets a clinch.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but OneTwoThree uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
OneTwoThree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OneTwoThree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ray moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOneTwoThree.
OneTwoThree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OneTwoThree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray tries to counter by clinching up but OneTwoThree breaks away and moves out of range.
Ray is looking to clinch.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but OneTwoThree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Ray instigates a clinch. #TD2#
OneTwoThree has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ray uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OneTwoThree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OneTwoThree is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OneTwoThree wants to hit a switch here but Ray passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for OneTwoThree there!
OneTwoThree is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
OneTwoThree wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
OneTwoThree is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
OneTwoThree sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SU#
Ray stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
OneTwoThree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but OneTwoThree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ray darts in and clinches OneTwoThree up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray. #BC2#
OneTwoThree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OneTwoThree throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OneTwoThree closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. OneTwoThree pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Ray has OneTwoThree up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
OneTwoThree keeps control of Ray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OneTwoThree effectively controlling the action here.
OneTwoThree displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ray up against the cage.
OneTwoThree receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short left from Ray.
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OneTwoThree has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
OneTwoThree manages to break the clinch.
OneTwoThree throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - OneTwoThree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray wants to clinch up but OneTwoThree keeps it at a distance.
Ray tries to clinch but OneTwoThree moves out of range.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - OneTwoThree circles away.
Ray throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
OneTwoThree closes the distance and clinches.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by OneTwoThree.
OneTwoThree fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OneTwoThree can do to turn this around?#BC2#
OneTwoThree manages to break the clinch.
OneTwoThree looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
OneTwoThree swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OneTwoThree paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##CL#
Ray moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
OneTwoThree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OneTwoThree has Ray pressed against the cage, preventing Ray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OneTwoThree's elbow. #BC2#
OneTwoThree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OneTwoThree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray tries to clinch but OneTwoThree is having none of it.
Ray is looking to clinch but OneTwoThree is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by OneTwoThree.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.
OneTwoThree tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YungJ OneTwoThree.
OneTwoThree changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OneTwoThree swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
OneTwoThree circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OneTwoThree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but OneTwoThree swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Ray wants to clinch up but OneTwoThree keeps it at a distance.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
OneTwoThree has managed to clinch.
OneTwoThree is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ray is defending well.
OneTwoThree slows down the pace here.
Ray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OneTwoThree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ray to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OneTwoThree jumps guard but Ray stands there with OneTwoThree around his waist. OneTwoThree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OneTwoThree jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ray walks away with a smile on his face. OneTwoThree gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray works over OneTwoThree's head and body with a nice combination.
Ray throws a series of punches but OneTwoThree moves out of range. #TD2#
OneTwoThree fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ray sprawls well initially but OneTwoThree persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
OneTwoThree is controlling the pace.
OneTwoThree seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
OneTwoThree scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OneTwoThree seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
OneTwoThree stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ray to get to his feet.
OneTwoThree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OneTwoThree misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OneTwoThree takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ray tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OneTwoThree jumps guard but Ray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
OneTwoThree manages to break the clinch.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Ray looks to clinch #TD2#
and OneTwoThree counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ray pushes OneTwoThree off but OneTwoThree dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OneTwoThree working the ground and pound but Ray is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
OneTwoThree decides to stand back up. #CL2#
OneTwoThree rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OneTwoThree blocks an uppercut.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OneTwoThree's elbow.
OneTwoThree drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ray pulls his leg out and moves away.
OneTwoThree shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ray defends it nicely.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YungJ OneTwoThree.#T3#
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
OneTwoThree pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OneTwoThree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray throws a right and a left that OneTwoThree avoids nicely.
Ray stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ray forces OneTwoThree back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
OneTwoThree breaks the clinch.
Ray Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
OneTwoThree swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - OneTwoThree circles away.
#T4#
OneTwoThree is looking to chop away at Ray's legs.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OneTwoThree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OneTwoThree tries to counter by closing the distance.
OneTwoThree keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but OneTwoThree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OneTwoThree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray throws a series of punches but OneTwoThree moves out of range.
OneTwoThree tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OneTwoThree swings widly with a right hand
and Ray counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OneTwoThree swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
OneTwoThree is looking to clinch but Ray is avoiding it.
YungJ OneTwoThree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OneTwoThree keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Ray Ray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Ray Ray wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 2
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Ray instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Third drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.#CL#
Ray rushes Third and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Third backwards.
A short right from Ray.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Third.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third fails to pull guard.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Third's elbow.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Third uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ray lands a body shot. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Third missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Third throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Third takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Third has been cut.#CL#
Ray rushes Third and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
Third has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Third drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.#T2##BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray lands with a cross.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Third misses with a straight left.
Ray Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ray instigates a clinch.
Third has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Third tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray tries to work over Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Third goes for a takedown attempt but Ray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Third on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Third circles away.
Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray tries to clinch but Third is having none of it. #CL#
Ray pushes Third up against the cage in a clinch.
Third tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Third looks to throw the jab but Ray is out of range.
Third changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Third manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray tries to clinch but Third moves out of range.
Third looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Third swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Third tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Third throws out a loose jab but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Third's ribs.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Third swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Third swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Third wants a takedown but no success here.
Third is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Third's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Third pushes him off.#TD2#
Ray tries to sprawl but Third drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Third. #SUB2#
Third trying to work for an americana but Ray has managed to regain full guard.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Third working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Third wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #T1#
Third trying to move into half guard but instead Ray has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Third controlling the position.#SUB2#
Third is looking for a triangle here but Ray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Third manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.
Third trying to hold on to Ray's head to control him but Ray postures up.
Third is pressing down on Ray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Third pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Third's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Third.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Third with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Third fails with the takedown
and Ray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Third shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Third keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Third is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ray tries to clinch there but Third circles away.
Ray throws a combination. Third tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Ray has managed to clinch.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Third shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ray as he jumps to the side.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Third.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Third fails to land the takedown.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Third swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Third thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Third manages to circle out of the way.
Ray Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Third tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Third can do to turn this around?
Third tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Third's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Third backs up against the cage.
Third misses with a hook. Ray ducked under it nicely.
Ray tries to clinch there but Third circles away.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Third pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Ray has managed to clinch.
Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirds head. #T1#
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray. #BC#
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Third looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ray!
Ray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Third is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Third goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Third but great work by Ray.
Third is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Third struggling a bit here.
Mr Third has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Third sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Third is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Third keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Third gets full guard.
Third manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Third throws a big elbow that misses.
Third slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Third looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Third throwing shots but Ray is blocking nicely.
Third slips a nice elbow through Ray's hands, connecting with Ray's forehead.#SUB2#
Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ray is just riding it out for now. Third eventually gives up the hold.
Third trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away. #SUB2#
Third wants to work for an arm triangle but Ray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ray Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Third thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Ray Ray wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 851 Round 1
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ray clinches up against the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch.
Ray misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Hawk has been cut.#CL#
Hawk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray lands a right hand. #T1#
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ray is keeping busy.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Ray is working Hawk over against the cage.
Ray has Hawk pressed against the cage, preventing Hawk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Ray.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Ray won't allow it.
Ray tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ray - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Ray.
Hawk looking to stall.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ray stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Ray.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawk won't allow it.
Ray works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ray lands a right hand.
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Ray is trying to push Hawk away but Hawk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawk is trying to push Ray away but Ray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ray.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Ray.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ray lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Hawk tries to pull guard but Ray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ray misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ray.
Ray is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Ray. #BC2#
Ray breaks from the clinch.
Ray works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Ray darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ray tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
A short right from Ray on the inside. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ray pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk is working for takedown but Ray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ray Ray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ray.
#T1#
Hawk is looking to control Ray's arms but Ray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Ray lands a left hand.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Ray.
A short body shot lands from Ray as the two fighters clinch.
Ray can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ray tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head. #TD#
Hawk pulls Ray into guard.
#SU2#
Ray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Ray gets a clinch. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Ray holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Hawk jumps guard but Ray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Ray.
Ray keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ray.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray lands a body shot.
Ray is working Hawk over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Ray tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Ray.
Ray working aggressively here.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ray.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Ray lands a body shot.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
Ray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Ray pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Ray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Ray tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
A short left from Ray.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Ray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling him.
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
#T2#
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ray gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray misses with a body punch.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Ray improves position. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ray.
Ray scores with a hook to the body.
Ray tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ray lands an uppercut.
Hawk prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Ray lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ray.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Ray. Ray maintains the clinch.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Ray gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Ray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ray tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Ray wants to break free but Hawk has control.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Ray.
A hook to the body from Hawk.
Ray presses Hawk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mike Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Ray Ray wins by unanimous decision!
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