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Event:
BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ackerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Ackerman gets caught napping as Aray dives in and scores a takedown. Ackerman manages to retain guard.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aray wants to pass the guard but Ackerman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ackerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aray defends it easily.
Aray preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman working a defensive guard here.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ackerman working for a triangle but Aray defends it easily.
#T1#
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman looking to control.
Aray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Aray stopping the sweep attempt from Ackerman.
Ackerman keeping full guard, as Aray tries to pass.
Aray postures up.
Aray tries to free his leg and advance position but Ackerman is retaining full guard.
Aray is still trying to improve position.
Ackerman has control of Aray's left arm, preventing Aray from doing any damage.
Ackerman trying to control the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aray pushes down on Ackerman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Aray trying to pass the guard but Ackerman defending well. #SUB2#
Aray is working for a submission of some sort.
Ackerman trying to control here.
Aray is pressing down on Ackerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ackerman is holding on for now.
Ackerman is staying active underneath Aray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ackerman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Aray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ackerman sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Aray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ackerman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Aray seems to be looking for submissions.
Ackerman trying to control here.
Aray is looking to take a break and control but Ackerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ackerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ackerman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aray wants to pass the guard but Ackerman is keeping the position.
Ackerman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ackerman controls Aray momentarily but Aray frees himself. #SUB#
Ackerman has his foot on Aray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aray works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aray wants to pass the guard but Ackerman is keeping the position.
Aray wants to control from the top but Ackerman keeps moving.
Ackerman is trying to keep Aray in close.
Aray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ackerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aray passes into half guard.
Aray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aray is pressing down on Ackerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ackerman is holding on for now.
Ackerman trying to hold on to Aray's head to control him but Aray postures up.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep. Aray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Aray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ackerman defending well though.
Ackerman tries to roll over but Aray keeps him under control.
Aray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aray thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ackerman wants to control but Aray is having none of it.
Ackerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Aray looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ackerman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ackerman wants to get back to full guard.
Aray is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.
Ackerman won't allow Aray to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Aray is working for a submission of some sort.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep. Aray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Aray wants to take a breather but Ackerman is having none of it.
Aray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aray trying to pass the guard but Ackerman defending well.
Aray is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.
Ackerman is holding on to half guard well.
Aray wants to free his trapped foot but Ackerman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Aray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aray wants to free his trapped foot but Ackerman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7##SUB2#
Aray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ackerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aray.
Ackerman is trying to control but can't.
Aray thows a huge punch but Ackerman dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Aray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ackerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aray.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ackerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ackerman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ackerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ackerman throwing strikes from guard but Aray blocks nicely. #T8#
Aray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ackerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aray is aware though and is defending well.
Ackerman working a defensive guard here.
Ackerman is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Ackerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aray looking to pass the guard.
Aray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aray preventing the sweep.
Aray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aray wants to take a breather but Ackerman is having none of it.
Aray prevents Ackerman from improving his position.#SUB2#
Aray seems to be working for a kimura but Ackerman defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Ackerman is controlling Aray's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ackerman is staying active underneath Aray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aray is pressing down on Ackerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ackerman is holding on for now.
Ackerman wants to control but Aray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aray is trying to control the action in half guard but Ackerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ackerman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Aray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ackerman sees it coming and defends easily.
Ackerman wants to control but Aray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ackerman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ackerman is trying to maintain the position but Aray is very close to passing his half guard.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Ackerman defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Aray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Aray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ackerman's guard.
Aray slips nicely into half guard.
Ackerman is holding on to half guard well.
Ackerman is looking to control Aray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ackerman avoid being mounted?
Aray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ackerman keeps working.
Aray thows a huge punch but Ackerman dodges it nicely.
Ackerman gets full guard.
Ackerman controlling Aray's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman 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.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Aray stopping the sweep attempt from Ackerman.
Aray postures up in Ackerman's guard and throws a big left but Ackerman blocks it.
Aray wants to control from the top but Ackerman keeps moving.
Aray forces his way into half guard.
Mustafa Aray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Ackerman is refusing to be controlled, as Aray sits in half guard.
Ackerman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ackerman.
Ackerman looking to control.
Aray won't allow Ackerman to sweep him here.
Ackerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Ackerman controls Aray momentarily but Aray frees himself.
Ackerman trying to control the position here.
Aray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackerman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aray defends well.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ackerman 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.
Ackerman controlling Aray's posture.
Ackerman is trying to control the position but Aray postures up.
Ackerman is really struggling to control Aray but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Aray trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman has control of Aray's left arm, preventing Aray from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ackerman lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Aray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aray wants to work for an arm triangle but Ackerman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aray is looking to take a break and control but Ackerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Ackerman defends it.
Ackerman is trying to control but can't.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Ackerman defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Aray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ackerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aray. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aray is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ackerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Aray.
Ackerman trying to control but Aray postures up.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Aray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ackerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ackerman working a defensive guard here.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aray tries to free his leg and advance position but Ackerman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a triangle but Aray pushes his legs off easily.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aray passes into half guard.
Aray wants to free his trapped foot but Ackerman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Ackerman wants to improve his position but Aray is controlling well.
Ackerman trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ackerman wants to get back to full guard.
Ackerman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ackerman.
Aray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackerman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ackerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aray defends well.#T7#
Aray won't allow Ackerman to sweep him here.
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aray is looking to advance position but Ackerman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Aray is looking to get to half guard.
Aray keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ackerman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aray is looking to improve his position but Ackerman isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ackerman lands a couple of good shots and Aray has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Ackerman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aray looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ackerman is riding his opponent, not letting Aray buck him off. #SUB#
Aray is trying to roll into a better position but Ackerman has get a rear naked choke and Aray is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bakkes Ackerman!
Bakkes Ackerman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BFF 54: Lesnar vs. Obermueller
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aray misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Wallace drops Aray with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aray looks back up at him and smiles so Wallace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Aray is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mustafa Aray has been cut.
Aray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Aray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aray is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Wallace drives through and clinches with Aray against the ropes.
Wallace lands a big right hand that drops Aray! The killer instinct kicks in and Wallace finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Wallace!
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Event:
BFF 52: FW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Aray misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega cracks Aray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Vega.
Aray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Aray on that attempt.
Aray tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aray thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Aray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aray wants to get back to striking at distance but Vega won't allow it.
Vega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aray fails to land.
Aray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Aray is rocked!
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Aray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vega gets through Aray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Aray's head. #T1#
Vega lands a left hand.
Vega lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aray to his knees! Vega keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Vega!
Luis Vega decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Aray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dod!
Sloppy strikes there by Aray.
Dod wants to control but Aray postures up.#SUB2#
Aray in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dod is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mustafa Aray!
Mustafa Aray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aray momentarily.
McGee scores with a body shot.
Aray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGee sprawls well. McGee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aray gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Aray's head back.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Aray. Aray gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
McGee lands a big uppercut and Aray crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aray looks OK. McGee waves Aray back to his feet!#ROC#
Aray is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aray with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer McGee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Aray fails with a takedown attempt.
Aray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcarthur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aray somewhat.
Mcarthur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Aray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcarthur !#SUB#
Aray is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcarthur is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aray is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcarthur is defending well.
Aray working the ground and pound but Mcarthur is defending the strikes. #T1#
Aray in side control, throwing shots but Mcarthur defends.
Mcarthur is trying to control Aray's posture but Aray avoids it. #SUB#
Aray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcarthur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Aray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aray misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Aray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcarthur tries to bench press Aray off him but Aray keeps the position. #T2#
Aray throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcarthur 's head but Mcarthur avoids it well.
Aray 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.#SUB#
Aray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcarthur has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Aray is working to tighten his grip on Mcarthur 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mcarthur has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aray is really squeezing tight and eventually Mcarthur passes out! Aray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mustafa Aray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Aray fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Matic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aray tries to improve position but can't.
Matic cracks Aray with a big elbow.
Aray tries to buck Matic off but Matic is having none of it.
Matic is working Aray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aray is trying to get back to half guard.
Matic scoring with punches and elbows.
Aray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matic lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matic lands an elbow. #T1#
Matic working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Aray is rocked!
Matic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aray is still in real trouble! Can Matic finish him?
Matic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aray to see if he's OK.
Matic 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.
Aray is trying to control Matic's posture but Matic avoids it.
Matic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Matic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matic is looking to take a break and control but Aray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aray seems to have recovered his senses.
Matic looks up at the clock and then as Aray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Aray is working for a kimura but Matic is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Matic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aray pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Matic tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Matic keeping control of the position.
Matic won't allow Aray to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matic defends it well.
Aray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Matic manages to get to full guard.
Matic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Matic is looking for a triangle but Aray pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aray is one step ahead there.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aray stopping the sweep attempt from Matic.#SUB2#
Aray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aray is looking to stand up but Matic isn't so interested in that idea.
Aray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matic's guard. #REVB#
Aray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Aray drops back looking for a leg! Matic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matic manages to kick Aray off! Aray jumps back into Matic's guard.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Matic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honda Matic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Aray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matic was covering up waiting for the punch and Aray finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Matic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aray is looking to work some ground and pound but Matic has wrist control.
Matic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Aray from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matic looking for a guillotine here but Aray defends easily.
Aray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aray can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic trying to control the position.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Aray from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matic is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Aray forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Aray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matic is just riding it out for now. Aray eventually gives up the hold.
Aray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matic is trying to control but can't.
Matic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aray.
Aray wants to pass to mount but Matic is defending the position.
Aray is taking a breather. Matic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aray wants to pass to mount but Matic is defending the position. #T2#
Aray missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Aray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aray prevents Matic from improving his position.
Matic is working hard here to advance position.
Honda Matic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Matic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Aray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aray trying to control from half guard but Matic is working away. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Aray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Aray wants to work for an arm triangle but Matic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aray trying to control the action but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic tries to get to full guard but Aray has control of the leg.
Matic is not content to let Aray control the position.
Matic is looking for a sweep. Aray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Aray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matic defends it well. #SUB2#
Aray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matic tries to roll over but Aray keeps him under control.
Aray wants to take a breather but Matic is having none of it. #SUB2#
Aray is looking for a kimura but Matic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aray to get the leverage.
Matic wants to get back to full guard.
Aray trying to mount his opponent but Matic defends it.
Matic is pressing down on Aray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aray's guard. #REVR#
Matic looking to pass the guard.
Matic won't allow Aray to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Aray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Aray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matic defends well and Aray ends up having to push Matic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matic tries to counter with a takedown but Aray is quick to defend against it.
Aray has a takedown stuffed.
Matic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aray's waist but Aray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matic off to one side.
Matic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aray defends well and Matic ends up having to push Aray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Matic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Matic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Matic is trying to get an arm triangle but Aray is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aray, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matic off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Aray is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Matic won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Aray off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mustafa Aray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Aray drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aray trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner 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.#SUB#
Aray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Aray drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Aray as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wagner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Aray! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mustafa Aray!
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