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Event:
SAFO 38 Chaelsson vs Frost
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch combination from TShwiz misses.
Ray is looking to counter punch.
Ray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TShwiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but TShwiz persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
TShwiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from TShwiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray moves out of range of the leg kick from TShwiz.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TShwiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TShwiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab by Ray.
Ray lands a really nice looking cross but TShwiz seems unphased.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Ray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Ray lands a left and a right that send TShwiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Ray thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#KD#
Ray cracks TShwiz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! TShwiz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ray finish him?
#ROC#
TShwiz is rocked!#T1#
TShwiz blocks a head kick by Ray.
TShwiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
TShwiz shoots in and drives through. Ray sprawls well.
Johnathon Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby TShwiz.
Ray cracks TShwiz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends TShwiz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ray pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! TShwiz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnathon Ray!
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Event:
Tuesday Night Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Seneca staying out of range there.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seneca staying out of range there.
Ray looks to land a combination but Seneca avoids it well.
Ray looks to land a combination but Seneca avoids it well.
Ray takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
A punch combination from Ray misses. #TD2#
Seneca looking to score a takedown here. Ray is defending well but Seneca drives through and ends up in Ray's guard.
Ray is adopting a defensive guard.
Seneca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seneca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seneca lands a couple of digs.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seneca scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seneca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Seneca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seneca postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it.
Seneca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ray's head.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seneca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seneca works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Seneca lands a couple of elbows.
Seneca throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Seneca throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Seneca scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ray tries to get out of the position.
Seneca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seneca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Seneca drops back looking for a leg! Ray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ray manages to kick Seneca off! Seneca jumps back into Ray's guard. #T2#
Seneca throwing strikes but missing.
Seneca throws a big elbow that misses.
Seneca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seneca throws a big right hand that misses.
Seneca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seneca throws an elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seneca's guard. Nice move by Ray!#REVR#
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Seneca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Seneca connects with a couple of short punches.
Ray trying to control the position here.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Seneca from controlling successfully.
Seneca works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Seneca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ray dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Seneca has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Ray gets to his feet. Seneca looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnathon Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Good exchange - Seneca coming out on top.
Seneca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seneca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Seneca.
Seneca connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.
Ray tries to bum rush Seneca with a series of wild strikes but Seneca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Seneca drops Ray with a big left hand and mounts him. Ray is in big trouble!
Oh Ray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seneca lands a big elbow - Ray is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ray is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lucius Seneca!
A less than humble Lucius Seneca misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Ray swings for the body but Molovic moves out of range.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray sizes up Molovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Ray misses.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ray cracks Molovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ray lands a jab to the nose.
Ray scores with a kick to the body.
Molovic is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Ray.
Ray catches Molovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray throws a right and a left that Molovic avoids nicely.
Molovic wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Ray lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Molovic falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ray dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnathon Ray!
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Event:
Island War
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanovski's elbow.
Volkanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski 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.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Volkanovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Volkanovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski stalls.
Ray misses with some punches.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Volkanovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ray tries a body shot but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkanovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkanovski scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
A right hand to the body from Volkanovski.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkanovski prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray stalling in the clinch but Volkanovski improves position.
Volkanovski avoiding damage.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ray throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Ray! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ray to his feet! Ray is in big trouble!
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
Volkanovski lands a shoulder strike.
Volkanovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Volkanovski. #ROC2#
Ray is rocked!
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 frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Volkanovski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Volkanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Volkanovski just leaning against Ray, taking a breather. #T1#
Volkanovski scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Volkanovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanovski.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkanovski cracks Ray with a nice body shot.
Volkanovski lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski just leaning against Ray, taking a breather.
Volkanovski effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Volkanovski.
A short right from Volkanovski on the inside.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkanovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Volkanovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkanovski is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank. #T3#
Volkanovski lands with a left to the head.
Volkanovski is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski stalling the fight.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.#TD2#
Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Volkanovski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Volkanovski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkanovski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Volkanovski taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ray if he has to take too many more of those.
Ray swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range.
#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches up against the cage.
Volkanovski blocks a body shot from Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is working Ray over against the cage.
Volkanovski lands a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Volkanovski is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkanovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Volkanovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ray or not.
Volkanovski pushes Ray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Good body shot from Volkanovski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkanovski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Volkanovski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a body shot.
Volkanovski dips a shoulder and cracks Ray with a mighty uppercut! Ray falls back against the cage and Volkanovski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ray 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 - Volkanovski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
S.A.F.O REGENERATION #1
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Chen does no damage.
Chen tries to clinch up.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chen has Ray pushed against the cage.
Chen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray digs a right hand underneath Chen's ribcage. Chen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray scores with a punch to the head.
A left and a right from Ray both land. Nice combination.
Ray closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Chen is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Chen moves into range and clinches up with Ray.#BC2#
Chen manages to break the clinch.
Chen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Chen has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ray is trying to push Chen away but Chen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnathon Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xu Chen.
Chen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Chen.
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chen eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Chen tries to pull guard but Ray won't allow it.
Chen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Chen can't get the takedown.
Chen looks winded!#T2#
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Chen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Ray gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Chen jumps guard and drags Ray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ray is really struggling to control Chen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ray trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chen wants to stand but Ray is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A left and a right from Ray both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Chen darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.#TD2#
Chen decides to pull guard.
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Chen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Chen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chen tries to clinch up
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen swivels and escapes.
Chen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ray cracks Chen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Chen shoots in.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnathon Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xu Chen.#TD2#
Chen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chen connects with a nice short shot to Ray's temple.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Ray trying to control but Chen postures up.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Chen.
Ray wants to control but Chen is keeping busy.
Chen controlling the pace.
Chen wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Chen is thwarting Ray's attempts to control the position.
Chen controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ray tries to roll over but Chen keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ray has hold of Chen's hands but Chen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ray wants to control but Chen is keeping busy.
Ray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A jab from Ray finds it's way through Chen's defenses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chen!
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray tries to clinch up but Chen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray swinging wildly here.
Ray scores with a one two! Chen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Chen clinches with his opponent.
Chen tries to pull guard but Ray won't allow it.
Ray jumps guard but Chen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ray is looking to control Chen's arms but Chen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ray has his back to the cage.
Chen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Chen won't allow it.
#T4#
Chen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chen shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Chen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Chen.
Ray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ray stalks Chen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chen's face. Chen staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Ray connects with a nice looking jab.
Chen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
Chen wants to clinch but Ray slips to the side
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Ray clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chen throws a counter combo.
Johnathon Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chen seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
xu Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ray!
Chen controlling from side mount.
Ray takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ray parries the strikes from Chen easily there. Chen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ray to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Chen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chen wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy. #T1#
Chen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ray's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ray can't do much from the bottom here.
Chen scoring with punches from side control.
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Chen stands up and beckons Ray to his feet.
A punch combination from Ray misses. #CL2#
Chen clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
A left and a right from Ray both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray lands a nice hook to Chen's body. Chen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ray feints a jab promting Chen to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray throws a good cross that connects.
Chen misses with a hook.
Ray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Chen closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.#TD2#
Chen pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Chen wriggles free and stands up.
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Chen.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Ray on that attempt.
Chen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray scores with a decent looking hook.
Chen tries to clinch up
and Ray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Chen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Chen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chen has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnathon Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xu Chen.#T4#
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Ray is trying to push Chen away but Chen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chen looking to stall.
xu Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Chen is controlling him.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chen tries to pull guard but Ray holds him up against the cage and eventually Chen drops back down to his feet.
Ray works on Chen's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Johnathon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathon Ray!
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #2
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Ray misses with a few strikes there.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hall is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hall has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray wants to stall.
#TD#
Hall gets control of Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ray's guard.
Ray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it. #T3#
Ray trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ray managing to control the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ray controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Ray looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ray throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ray sprawls well. Ray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Ray ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ray sprawls well. Ray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Ray does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Ray.#T1#
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hall backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hall in his tracks. #T2#
Ray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall fails with the takedown
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray swinging wildly here.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray throws a good cross that connects.
Ray blocks a head kick by Hall.
Ray misses with the combination.
It looked like Hall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ray.
Ray is looking to clinch.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Ray tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Ray throws a shot to the body.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall fails to pull guard.
#T4##BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Hall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ray duly obliges.
Hall throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Ray scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Hall fails with the takedown.
Ray throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ray lands a two punch combo.
Ray jabs at Hall's body.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Ray scores with a four punch combination!
Ray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ray throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ray unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Ray tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ray forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ray jabs at Hall's body.
Johnathon Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ray tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Ray moves into the clinch.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Hall.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Ray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Ray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Ray counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ray misses the jab.#T3##CL#
Hall has managed to clinch.
Ray wants to break free but Hall has control.
Hall fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Hall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ray tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Ray is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Ray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Hall is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely.
Ray blocks a head kick by Hall.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Hall blocks a jab.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathon Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathon Ray!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Robertson thumps Ray with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Robertson. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson avoids the head kick by Ray.
Robertson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ray connects with the punch.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray digs a good body shot into Robertson's ribs.#CL2#
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Ray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Robertson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ray working aggressively here.
#TD#
Robertson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson trying to control the position.
Ray content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Ray trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ray.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray is stalling here.
Robertson fails to pull guard.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Ray tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Ray missing with knees to the body.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
#TD#
Robertson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Ray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robertson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ray has Robertson in his guard.#REVR#
Robertson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.#T4#
Ray is trying to keep Robertson in close.
Ray wants to control the position but Robertson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnathon Ray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ray, as that shot connected.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Ray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson, which made it look bad.
Robertson staying out of range there.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Robertson backs off Ray throws a huge counter combo but Robertson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Ray misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with a nice body shot.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Ray throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Rob Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Robertson has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Robertson decides to pull guard. #T2#
Robertson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Robertson has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.#SU2#
Ray stands up and waves to Robertson to follow him.
Robertson tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Robertson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ray.
Robertson dives in and grabs Ray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes down on Robertson's head and hops out.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Ray.
Ray connects with a body shot.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnathon Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Ray misses with the combination.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robertson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ray rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
Robertson has Ray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage. #BC#
Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ray gets tackled into the cage by Robertson. Robertson maintains the clinch.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Ray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robertson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ray is defending well.
Ray can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Ray swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson fails with the takedown.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ray.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2##CL2#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Ray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Ray to work.
#BC#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and pushes Robertson back into the cage.#TD#
Robertson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Ray wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robertson working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robertson eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ray thuds a left hand into Robertson's body.
Ray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson prevents Ray from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Ray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robertson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Ray lands with a nice combination. Robertson backs away looking to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ray closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Ray tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson is looking for a counter combo.
Ray lands a head shot.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ray duly obliges.
Ray looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ray avoids the head kick by Robertson.
#CL#
Robertson darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray is trying to break free.#T2#
Robertson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray stalls.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Ray tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson managing to block the knees to the body from Ray.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Ray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Ray scores with a four punch combination!
Ray lands with a nice body punch.
Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robertson backs up against the cage.
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Ray lands the left hand.
Ray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Ray catches Robertson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Ray dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Ray's head and hops out.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnathon Ray dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Ray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ray wants to counter the offense by Robertson and move into the clinch position.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ray defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Ray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ray throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson throws a big counter combination but Ray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnathon Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Ray.
A punch lands to the side of Ray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Robertson shoots in and bounces Ray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Robertson postures up.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Robertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Robertson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ray defends it nicely.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray wants to clinch.#T3#
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson 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.
Ray connects with a crisp jab.
Robertson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray scores with a shot to the body.
Ray works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Ray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robertson eats them both and turns towards Ray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Ray.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Robertson's leg but Robertson calmly moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
Ray leaves Robertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Ray lands a left hand.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rob Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnathon Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnathon Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnathon Ray!
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Event:
S.A.F.O Qualification
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Wells connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnathon Ray has been cut.
Wells connects with the punch.
Wells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wells blocks a head kick by Ray.
Ray throws a head kick but Wells moves out of range.
Vernon Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray connects with a right hand. Wells shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Wells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ray doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Ray.
A punch combination from Ray misses.
Wells drops Ray with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wells follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Wells!
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