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Event:
WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1# Vicente shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kray as he jumps to the side. Kray is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicente swings for the body but Kray moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kray misses the target. Vicente waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kray. Kray slips under a jab. Vicente misses with a straight right. Kray moves in looking to clinch but Vicente pushes him off. Vicente closes the distance and clinches up with Kray, looking for a takedown. Vicente pushes Kray against the cage but Kray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kray tries to clinch up but Vicente circles away and keeps his distance. Kray tries to clinch but Vicente moves out of range. Vicente looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kray is looking to clinch but Vicente is avoiding it.
Vicente swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vicente showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kray.
A big right from Vicente misses. Vicente scores with a jab to the head.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kray with a hook. Vicente throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A quick step to the side and Kray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL# Kray clinches. #BC2# Vicente manages to break the clinch.
Vicente throws a leg kick but Kray sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kray slips a jab and a cross from Vicente.
Vicente throws a right hand that misses
and Kray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vicente thinking. Kray slips under a jab. Kray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vicente misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Vicente has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kray scores with a jab to the body. Vicente misses with an uppercut. Kray saw that one coming. Vicente misses the shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Kray.
Vicente will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Vicente. Kray slips a jab from Vicente. Kray takes one on the button. Kray doesn't manage to clinch there - Vicente circles away.
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! Vicente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vicente fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2# Vicente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Kray clinches. Vicente lands with a light punch inside. Vicente has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kray after a bit of a struggle. Kray misses with a knee to the head. #TD2# Vicente pulls guard. Vicente is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Vicente is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kray is aware though and is defending well. Vicente has a closed guard, preventing Kray from standing up. #T3##SUB2# Vicente has his foot on Kray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kray works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Vicente had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kray defends it easily.#SUB2# Vicente has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kray wants to get up but he can't break Vicente's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Vicente throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Vicente is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kray defends well. Kray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vicente on the ground.#T4# Kray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vicente is proving hard to escape from. Vicente wants to sweep here but Kray controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Kray is posturing up here but Vicente has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kray tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kray has to tap! Slick submission there by Vicente!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milo Vicente! |
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Event:
WCF 75: Road vs Gordon
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# Kray takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinclair.
Kray has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Sinclair tests Kray's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sinclair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kray tries to clinch but Sinclair moves out of range. Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Kray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kray lands a glancing blow to the side of Sinclair's head. Sinclair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut. Kray misses with a straight left. #CL2# Kray moves into the clinch.#TD# Sinclair wants the takedown. Kray is fighting it off but Sinclair persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kray's guard against the cage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sinclair stops Kray from standing up. Kray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1# Sinclair lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sinclair 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. Kray wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sinclair is in close to Kray's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sinclair with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sinclair prevents Kray from getting back to his feet. Sinclair working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kray's head. Sinclair passes Kray's left leg - he's now in half guard. Kray is trying to stand.
#T2# Well, if Sinclair is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Sinclair is looking for a kimura here.
Sinclair working over Kray with some ground and pound. Kray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Kray is rocked!#SUB# Sinclair seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kray is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Itchy Sinclair! A victorious Itchy Sinclair thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF 70: Garcia vs Nail
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Sergei Volkov has been cut. Sergei Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard. Volkov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kray's head. Volkov cracks Kray with a solid left hand. Kray wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him. Volkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Volkov lands a couple of digs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Volkov is working Kray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Kray is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Volkov landing with the ground and pound. Kray is still in real trouble! Can Volkov finish him? Volkov is pushing down on Kray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kray is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkov has managed to sneak the leg through. Volkov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kray is hurt! He's hurt bad - Volkov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kray from any more punishment! Congratulations to Volkov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Volkov! Sergei Volkov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1# Hartmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kray momentarily.
Rammsie Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hartmann throws a hook but Kray avoids it easily.#CL2# Kray darts in and clinches Hartmann up against the cage.#BC# Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Hartmann gets tackled into the cage by Kray. Kray maintains the clinch. Kray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Hartmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the body and Kray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray misses the body punch and Hartmann counters with a left and a right that stings Kray. #CL2# Kray instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hartmann jumps guard but Kray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1##BC# Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Kray is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartmann. Hartmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Kray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hartmann misses with a double jab
and Kray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hartmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kray. Hartmann throws out a loose jab but Kray uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Hartmann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hartmann tries to clinch and Kray counters with a huge left! Hartmann is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kray isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hartmann from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Kray! After winning the bout, Markus Kray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1# Kray tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Reznov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kray's guard. Reznov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kray swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Reznov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kray! #REVR# Kray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reznov on the ground. Reznov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Reznov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reznov won't allow Kray to pass to mount. Reznov wants to improve his position but Kray is controlling well.
Reznov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1# Kray preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Reznov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kray should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reznov has tightened it up now! Kray should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Viktor Reznov! Viktor Reznov very nearly forgot to thank same day laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Feet throws a lazy right hand but Kray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Kray forces Feet back against the cage and clinches. Feet avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feet. Feet scores with an uppercut up the middle. Feet jumps guard but Kray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kray misses with an elbow over the top. Kray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Feet struggles to land a body shot inside as Kray controls his hands.
Feet has a couple of punches blocked by Kray.
Nice elbow from Kray. #CUT2#It looks like Seemah Feet has been cut. Feet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Feet looking for a takedown. With the fighters up against the cage, Kray throws an elbow but misses. Feet avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Feet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Feet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Feet dodges an elbow strike from Kray.
#T1##TD# Feet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Feet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kray defending well though. Feet 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. Kray trying to control here.
Kray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Feet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Feet scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Feet seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB# Feet is trying to work for a kimura but Kray is defending well.
#T2# Kray tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control. Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kray keeps working. Kray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feet. #SUB# Feet is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kray wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Feet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Feet lands with a punch from half guard. Feet missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Feet seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Feet seems to be looking for submissions.
Kray wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've been informed that Kray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Feet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kray! #SUB# Kray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Feet. We've been hearing good reports from Feet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Kray regains half guard.#T4##SUB# Feet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kray defends it well. Kray is trying to stand back up but Feet is controlling him
Feet thows a huge punch but Kray dodges it nicely.
Feet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kray can do anything to dispel that myth. Feet is thwarting Kray's attempts to control the position. Feet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Feet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seemah Feet dominated that round. The cut man is working on Seemah Feet's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kray wants to clinch. Feet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Feet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kray can do to turn this around? Kray misses with a body shot.
It appears Feet was looking to counter with a kick there. Feet throws a nice outside leg kick. Feet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Feet tries to keep at a distance but Kray has taken the fight into the clinch. Feet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Feet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kray prevents it.
Feet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kray after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Feet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Feet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemah Feet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kray tries to clinch but Feet is having none of it. #CL2# Feet tries to keep at a distance but Kray has taken the fight into the clinch. Kray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feet blocks it with crossed arms. #T1# Kray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feet blocks it with crossed arms. Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Feet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Feet avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Feet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Feet takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray misses with an elbow strike.
Feet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Feet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kray or not. Feet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Feet lands a left hand.
Feet has a couple of punches blocked by Kray.
Kray blocking some punches.
Kray tries a knee to the head but Feet blocks it.
Feet avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Kray stalling in the clinch but Feet improves position. Feet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# A short left from Feet. Kray tries to land knees in the clinch but Feet avoids the damage to the body. Feet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kray's elbow. Kray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Feet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Feet can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Feet. Kray tries a knee to the head but Feet blocks it.
Feet goes for a takedown attempt but Kray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid body kick from Feet. Nice body kick there by Feet. That kick from Feet tenderised Kray's leg. Kray is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Feet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Feet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kray defends well and Feet ends up having to push Kray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Feet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kray was well out of range. Poor timing from Feet. Kray tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Kray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Feet lands a left hand.
Feet lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feet. Kray tries to land a knee to the head but Feet blocks with his arms.
Feet can't find room to land a body shot as Kray controls the action.
#TD# Feet drags the fight down to the ground.
Feet has Kray pulled in close to control his posture. Kray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Feet is looking for a triangle but Kray pushes his legs off easily.
Feet is pulling down on Kray's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB# Feet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kray defends it easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Feet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kray defends it easily. Kray trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom. Kray looking to sit in guard and control but Feet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Kray is trying to keep Feet in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seemah Feet dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Seemah Feet's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Kray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Feet. Feet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kray tries to counter by closing the distance. Feet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kray.
Feet throws a leg kick but Kray sees it coming and moves out of range. Feet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Feet. Feet wants to slow Kray down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2# Kray has managed to clinch.
Kray prevents a body shot from Feet. Feet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Feet tries a body shot but Kray blocks it.
Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Feet blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray tries a knee to the head but Feet blocks it.
Feet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Feet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Feet tries a body shot but Kray blocks it.
#T1# Feet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kray or not. Feet scores with a hook to the body. Kray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feet blocks it with crossed arms. Kray blocks a body shot from Feet. Feet avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Feet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kray blocking some punches.
Kray prevents a body shot from Feet. Feet misses with a short punch on the inside. Feet tries to pull guard but Kray forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Feet tries to work over Kray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kray throws an elbow that misses.
Feet fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemah Feet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Feet decides to pull guard. #SUB# Feet is looking for a triangle but Kray pushes his legs off easily.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Kray from controlling successfully. #T2# Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kray being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Feet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Feet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Feet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Feet won't allow Kray to get back to his feet. Feet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Feet is looking to work some ground and pound but Kray has wrist control. Feet looking to pass the guard. Kray is trying to keep Feet in close.
Kray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Kray keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully. Feet stops Kray from standing up. Feet looking to pass the guard. Feet throwing strikes from guard but Kray blocks nicely. Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Kray is retaining full guard. Seemah Feet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Feet is working Kray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kray trying to control the position.
Feet wants to control from the top but Kray keeps moving. Markus Kray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Feet drops back looking for a leg! Kray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kray manages to kick Feet off! Feet jumps back into Kray's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Seemah Feet showed his dominance in that final round. Well Feet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seemah Feet! A relieved looking Seemah Feet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
F&B 37: Jefferson vs. Yun
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haba throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Kray forces Haba back against the cage and clinches. With the fighters up against the cage, Kray throws an elbow but misses. Our sources have told us that Kray has been working on his elbows in the gym. Haba lands a nice uppercut. Haba tries to break free but Kray pushes him back against the cage. Kray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kray lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Phillip Haba has been cut.#BC2# Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Haba gets tackled into the cage by Kray. Kray maintains the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Haba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Haba's face as he tries to break the clinch. Haba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Haba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haba is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray scores with a knee to the head.
#T1# Haba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Haba breaks from the clinch.
Kray avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Kray clinches up with Haba and pushes him back against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Haba avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Kray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Haba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haba is trying to force a seperation but Kray has the dominant position. Haba wants to stall.
#T2# Kray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haba blocks it with crossed arms. Haba is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Haba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kray backwards. Haba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haba's efforts to push away.#BC2# Haba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kray closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kray landing knees to the body.
Haba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haba can turn it around. Kray lands a knee to the body.
#BC2# Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Haba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Haba misses with the head strike.
Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3# Haba looking to stall.
Haba trying to stall but Kray improves his position.
Nice elbow from Kray. Kray lands a knee to the head.
Kray prevents Haba from breaking the clinch. Kray tries a knee to the head but Haba blocks it.
Kray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haba wants to break free but Kray has control.
Haba is trying to break free. Haba trying to control the position but instead, Kray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haba into the cage. Haba blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Haba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krays head. #T4# Kray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haba avoids it. Haba takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray prevents Haba from breaking the clinch. Kray crunches a lovely knee into Haba's ribcage. Kray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haba up against the cage. Haba presses Kray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Haba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kray up against the cage. Haba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kray backwards. Haba swings wildly with an uppercut but Kray uses good head movement to avoid it. Kray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kray unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that round. The cut man is working on Phillip Haba's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Haba tries to break free but Kray pushes him back against the cage. Haba is trying to stall.
Kray letting Haba take a breather here. Kray looks to throw an elbow but misses. Haba takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haba can do to turn this around? Haba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Kray landing knees to the head.
Markus Kray has scored more points in the clinch so far. Haba working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haba up against the cage. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Haba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kray missing with knees to the body.
Haba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haba is struggling to control the position. Haba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kray keeps control of Haba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kray is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Haba's face as he tries to break the clinch. Haba has a couple of punches blocked by Kray.
Kray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The referee calls for Kray to work.
#T2# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Haba is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Haba is trying to force a seperation but Kray has the dominant position. Kray lands an elbow inside that Haba shrugs off. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haba. Haba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kray lands a nice knee to the body. Kray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haba throws a head punch that misses. Haba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Haba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Haba is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray stalling against the cage.
Kray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Haba swings wildly with an uppercut but Kray uses good head movement to avoid it. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haba's brow. #BC2# Haba breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Haba gets a clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Kray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haba lands a hook that snaps the head of Kray backwards. Kray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haba misses with a hook from the clinch. Haba wants to break free but Kray has control.
Haba is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. Haba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC2# Haba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kray has Haba up against the cage in a clinch.
Haba tries to throw a body punch but Kray avoids it by throwing Haba back against the cage. #BC2# Haba breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Haba.
Markus Kray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Haba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kray, pushing him back against the cage. Haba throws a punch but it's blocked by Kray. Haba is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. #BC2# Haba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Haba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Haba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phillip Haba will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Phillip Haba's cut. That's time! Kray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Kray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Kray instigates a clinch. Kray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Haba is trying to force a seperation but Kray has the dominant position. Haba tries to break the clinch but Kray is controlling the position. A bit of stalling here from Haba.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haba.#BC2# Haba manages to break the clinch.
Haba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Kray moves into the clinch. Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Haba is trying to maintain a safe position but Kray gets an underhook and turns Haba into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kray has Haba pressed against the cage, preventing Haba from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kray working Haba over with knees to the body.#T1# Haba tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Haba takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Haba breaks the clinch.
Haba keeps the fight on the outside. Kray is looking to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Kray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Kray rushes Haba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Haba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haba dodges an elbow strike from Kray.
Haba has Kray pushed against the cage. Kray prevents Haba from breaking the clinch. Haba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kray blocks an uppercut.
Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haba's face.
#T2# Kray stalling the fight.
Haba is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Haba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haba working hard to break the clinch. Haba takes an elbow to the forehead. Haba avoids a wild elbow strike from Kray. Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haba's efforts to push away. Haba managing to block the knees to the body from Kray.
Kray misses with an elbow over the top. Kray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kray lands an elbow that stopped Haba in his tracks for a moment. This has been an exciting period of action! Kray lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Phillip Haba's cut even more. Kray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haba misses with the head strike.
Kray misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Haba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Haba blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Haba working hard to break the clinch. Haba has Kray pressed against the cage.
Kray prevents a body shot from Haba. Kray working Haba over with knees to the body. Kray lands an elbow inside that Haba shrugs off. Kray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haba blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kray. Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kray looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kray misses with an elbow strike.
Kray slows down the pace here.
Haba dodges an elbow strike from Kray.
#T4# Haba trying to stall but Kray improves his position.
Haba looking to slow down the pace here. Haba is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Kray with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Haba is rocked! Kray working the clinch nicely. Haba is working for position but Kray cracks him with a big knee to the head! Haba crumples up against the cage and Kray lands two more shots before the ref can save Haba! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Markus Kray! Our winner, Markus Kray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Kray gets a clinch. Jackmen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kray has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jackmen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kray, and another! Jackmen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Markus Kray! After winning the bout, Markus Kray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Archer swings for the body but Kray moves out of range.
A combination from Kray does no damage. Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT# It looks like Markus Kray has been cut. Kray slips under a jab. Kray misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely. Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kray's head. Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kray loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch. Kray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kray tries to clinch up. Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Archer pounces like a tiger and cracks Kray with a vicious hook! Kray is down but not out! Archer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Archer! A relieved looking Jonathan Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SMASH: Kray vs Vader
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Kray staying out of range there.#CL# Kray moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kray. Vader avoids a wild elbow strike from Kray. Kray blocking some punches.
Vader wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
#BC2# Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Kray. Kray blocks a jab. Vader misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Vader misses. Kray on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Kray clinches. Vader working aggressively here.
Kray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Vader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Vader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kray.
#CL# Kray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vader blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Vader wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
Vader is trying to push Kray away but Kray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Nice elbow from Kray. #CUT# It looks like Luke Vader has been cut. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Vader breaks from the clinch.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Kray ducks down to avoid it. Kray staying out of range there. Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Kray coming out on top. Kray is looking to clinch. Vader thuds a left hand into Kray's body. Kray avoids the body shot from Vader.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Kray takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Vader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vader looks to land a right hand but Kray moved out of range. Kray with a hook.#T3##CL# Kray moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Vader's face as he tries to break the clinch. Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Kray controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Vader's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kray blocks an uppercut.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside. Vader is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Vader wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
#BC2# Vader breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Vader misses. Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Kray. Kray tries to close the distance and clinch but Vader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good standup being displayed there by Kray as he connects with a hook.#CL# Kray takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Nice elbow from Kray. Vader managing to block the knees to the body from Kray.
Vader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Vader blocks an elbow strike. Kray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kray looking to throw knees to the head but Vader is blocking nicely.
Kray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Markus Kray will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luke Vader's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kray ducks under a wild hook from Vader. Vader misses with an uppercut. #CL# Kray has Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Kray lands an elbow just above Vader 's eye. Vader is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. #BC2# Vader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Kray closes the distance and clinches. Kray is pushing Vader up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2# Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vader looks to land a left hand but Kray moved out of range nicely. Kray tries to close the distance and clinch but Vader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL# Kray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vader misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land. Vader misses with some punches.
Vader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vader is defending well for now. Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kray looking to throw knees to the head but Vader is blocking nicely.
Kray tries to land knees in the clinch but Vader avoids the damage to the body. Kray misses with a knee strike.
Vader blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
#T2# Vader blocks an elbow strike. Kray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vader is defending well for now. Vader lands with a short shot to the head. Vader tries to work over Kray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kray tries to land a knee to the head but Vader blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Vader's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kray lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# That has opened up Luke Vader's cut even more. Kray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kray tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Kray backwards. #T3##BC2# Vader breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Kray takes the fight into the clinch. Kray working Vader over with knees to the body. Kray lands an elbow that stopped Vader in his tracks for a moment. Kray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The referee calls for Kray to work.
Kray gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Vader throws a head punch that misses. Vader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Vader avoids a wild elbow strike from Kray.#T4# Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Kray controls the action.
Vader dodges an elbow strike from Kray.
Vader can't break the clinch.
Kray misses with an elbow over the top. Kray missing with knees to the body.
Vader tries to break the clinch but Kray is controlling the position. Kray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around? Kray misses with a knee to the head. Knees to the body from Kray.
#BC2# Vader breaks from the clinch.
Vader lands with an overhand left. Vader looks to throw the jab but Kray is out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kray misses with a double jab.
#CL# Kray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vader, pushing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Luke Vader's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Kray moves into the clinch. Kray looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kray has Vader pushed against the cage. Kray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Kray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kray misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray tries to land knees in the clinch but Vader avoids the damage to the body. Kray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Kray.
Vader blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# Kray trying to land knees to the body.
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Vader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vader misses with a looping right. Kray fails in his attempt to clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader! But no joy. Vader thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Vader. Kray does a little dance to reset his feet. Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vader throws the left hand but Kray avoids the punch easily. Vader misses with a looping left. Kray slips under a jab from Vader. Vader throws a lazy right hand but Kray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kray is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Luke Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kray is looking to clinch. Kray fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Kray drives through and clinches with Vader against the cage.
Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kray pushes off an throws an elbow but Vader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Vader takes an elbow to the temple. Markus Kray has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vader can't break the clinch.
Kray looking to throw knees to the head but Vader is blocking nicely.
Kray tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kray tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
Kray pushes off an throws an elbow but Vader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kray blocks a body shot from Vader. Vader is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray taking a breather. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Kray tries to land knees in the clinch but Vader avoids the damage to the body. Vader managing to block the knees to the body from Kray.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch. Kray prevents Vader from breaking the clinch.#T4# Vader avoids a wild elbow strike from Kray. Vader takes an elbow to the temple. Kray misses with an elbow strike.
Kray blocks an uppercut.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vader's defenses. #CUT# The cut above Luke Vader's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Vader takes a knee to the side of the body. Vader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vader throws a head punch that misses. Kray missing with knees to the body.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside. Markus Kray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Markus Kray showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kray, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Kray! After winning the bout, Markus Kray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SMASH: Grey vs Shigochiyo
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Kray has closed the distance and engaged Lothbrook in a clinch.
Lothbrook goes for a takedown attempt but Kray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Kray clinches. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kray obliges. Lothbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kray pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lothbrook is working for takedown but Kray is calmly controlling the position for now. Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivar Lothbrook. Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray prevents the takedown attempt.
Kray gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrook's takedown attempt.
Lothbrook is looking to take this one to the mat. Lothbrook can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lothbrook wants to stall.
Lothbrook is trying to pull guard but Kray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Knees to the body from Kray.
Kray lands an elbow inside that Lothbrook shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Ivar Lothbrook has been cut.#T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lothbrook's defenses. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kray connects with a knee to the head.
#KD# Kray drops Lothbrook with a big knee straight up the middle! Lothbrook is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC# Lothbrook is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Kray moves into the clinch. Lothbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Kray finish him? Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lothbrook's efforts to push away. Lothbrook tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lothbrook seems to have recovered his senses. Kray stops a takedown attempt from Lothbrook.
Kray crunches a lovely knee into Lothbrook's ribcage. Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kray lands an elbow just above Lothbrook 's eye. Kray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#KD# Kray lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lothbrook's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Kray tries to finish him with strikes but Lothbrook still seems able to defend himself so Kray steps back and lets Lothbrook get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT# That has opened up Ivar Lothbrook's cut even more. Markus Kray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Lothbrook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL# Kray instigates a clinch. Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray jerks Lothbrook's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lothbrook drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kray goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kray because Lothbrook was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Markus Kray! Markus Kray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SMASH: Brien vs Donnelly
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Kray has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Kray forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Kray tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks with his arms.
Rodrigues takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut. Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kray landing knees to the head.
Kray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Kray won't allow it.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kray trying to land knees to the body.
Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodrigues's face.
Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knees to the body from Kray.
#T1# Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Kray. Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kray walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Rodrigues moves into the clinch successfully.
Kray lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigues won't want to take too many of those. Rodrigues takes an elbow to the forehead. Rodrigues tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Kray.
Kray landing knees to the body.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Kray lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# Samuel Rodrigues's cut is getting worse. Kray lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# Samuel Rodrigues's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Kray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kray just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2# Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple. Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigues has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD# Rodrigues decides to pull guard. Kray tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling from the bottom. Kray 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. #SUB# Rodrigues has his feet on Kray's thighs here. He's pushed Kray off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kray screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rodrigues! Samuel Rodrigues 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:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1# Kray tries to bum rush Bjornson with a series of wild strikes but Bjornson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bjornson cracks Kray with an open hand slap.#CUT2# It looks like Markus Kray has been cut. Kray staying out of range there. Bjornson missing with a left hand there. Kray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Kray clinches. A frustrated look appears on Bjornson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bjornson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kray prevents Bjornson from breaking the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Kray.
Bjornson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray leaning against his opponent.
Kray stalling.
Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray stalling the fight.
Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Gustaf Bjornson has been cut. Kray lands a knee to the head.
Bjornson tries to break free but Kray pushes him back against the cage. Kray lands an elbow inside. #T1# Kray landing knees to the head.
Bjornson working hard to break the clinch. Bjornson tries to break the clinch but Kray is controlling the position. Bjornson takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray keeps control of Bjornson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bjornson is trying to push Kray away but Kray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kray lands a knee to the body.
Bjornson looks winded! Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kray is pushing Bjornson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bjornson has had enough of the clinch but Kray keeps him there for the moment. Kray is stalling here.
Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjornson's defenses. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjornson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray connects with a knee to the head.
Kray's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. A bit of stalling here from Kray.
Kray with a knee to the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Gustaf Bjornson's cut even more. Bjornson wants to break free but Kray has control.
Bjornson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. Bjornson takes an elbow to the temple. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bjornson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
Kray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Kray. Bjornson has had enough of the clinch but Kray keeps him there for the moment. Bjornson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray is struggling to control the position. Kray prevents Bjornson from breaking the clinch.#T3# Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray leaning his opponent against the cage. Kray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bjornson up against the cage. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bjornson takes an elbow to the temple. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kray landing knees to the head.
Bjornson takes a knee to the side of the body. Kray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjornson is trying to break free. Bjornson wants to break free but Kray has control.
Kray has Bjornson pressed against the cage, preventing Bjornson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kray landing knees to the head.
#T4# Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. Bjornson takes an elbow to the forehead. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kray obliges. Kray connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Bjornson tries to break free but Kray pushes him back against the cage. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bjornson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Kray.
Bjornson takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bjornson can't break the clinch.
Kray lands an elbow that stopped Bjornson in his tracks for a moment. Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kray scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# The cut above Gustaf Bjornson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been informed that Bjornson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kray lands a knee to the head.
#ROC# Bjornson is rocked! Kray landing knees to the head.
Bjornson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kray finish him? Bjornson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Kray moves into the clinch. Bjornson seems to have recovered his senses. Bjornson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kray with a knee to the head.
Bjornson wants to break free but Kray has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kray lands an elbow just above Bjornson 's eye. Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bjornson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kray lands an elbow just above Bjornson 's eye. Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Bjornson is trying to push Kray away but Kray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kray effectively controlling the action here. Kray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornson can do to turn this around? Kray avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Kray. Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bjornson's efforts to push away.#T1# Bjornson is trying to force a seperation but Kray has the dominant position. Kray lands a knee to the body.
Bjornson tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Bjornson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kray has double underhooks. Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kray.
Kray working Bjornson over with knees to the body. Bjornson is breathing heavily. Kray lands a knee to the head.
Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kray lands an elbow inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bjornson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Bjornson is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Kray working Bjornson over with knees to the body. Bjornson tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Bjornson tries to circle away but Kray has him pinned against the cage. Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bjornson's face.
#T2# Bjornson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Bjornson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. Bjornson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
Kray scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kray lands an elbow inside that Bjornson shrugs off. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Kray.
Kray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjornson's defenses. #CUT# Gustaf Bjornson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bjornson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kray lands a knee to the head.
Kray has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bjornson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kray, and another! Bjornson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Markus Kray! Markus Kray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Kray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kray stuffs the takedown attempt from Modaro. Modaro gets slowly back to his feet. Kray scores with a punch to the head. Modaro tries for a takedown but Kray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Modaro dodges the punch combination from Kray.
Modaro closes the distance and clinches up with Kray, looking for a takedown. Modaro pushes Kray against the cage but Kray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Modaro. Kray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Modaro. Kray tries to clinch but Modaro moves out of range. Modaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice shot by Kray. Kray doesn't manage to clinch there - Modaro circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2# Modaro feints and as Kray raises his hands in defense, Modaro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Modaro is controlling him. Kray trying to control the position.
Kray wants to stand and escape but Modaro is having none of it. #T1# Kray looking to control.
Modaro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Modaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kray's guard. Kray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kray tries to get out of the position. Kray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Modaro stays in close to Kray's body and controls the position. Kray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kray is looking to stand up but Modaro isn't so interested in that idea. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Modaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kray fails in his attempt to clinch. Kray fails in his attempt to clinch. Kray misses with a few strikes there.
Kray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modaro moves away. Modaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kray defends it nicely. Kray tries to counter by clinching up but Modaro breaks away and moves out of range. Mahmoud Modaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Modaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL# Kray rushes Modaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Modaro taking a breather. Kray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Modaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kray working Modaro over with knees to the body. Modaro looks winded! Modaro takes an elbow to the forehead. Kray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modaro.
#T4# Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kray lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Modaro'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. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray misses with a knee strike.
Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Modaro's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kray lands an elbow that stopped Modaro in his tracks for a moment. Modaro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Modaro jumps guard but Kray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Modaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kray sprawls well. Kray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modaro gets slowly back to his feet. Modaro fails to land the takedown. Kray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Modaro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kray's waist but Kray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Modaro off to one side. Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Modaro. Kray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Modaro. #TD2# Modaro gets a takedown into half guard. Kray is trying to stand up here but Modaro is controlling him well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray wants to control but Modaro is keeping busy.
Kray tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Modaro manages to move to mount!
#T1# Modaro prevents Kray from getting the reversal. Modaro looking to control and managing it successfully. Kray tries to lock up and control but Modaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kray can't escape the position.
Modaro avoids the attempt from Kray to control. Kray is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Modaro controlling the pace for now. Kray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Kray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Modaro wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Kray stays in close to Modaro's body and controls the position. Kray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kray being controlled here momentarily. Kray trying to control the position from guard on top but Modaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Modaro holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Modaro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kray's waist but Kray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Modaro off to one side. #TD2# Kray tries to sprawl but Modaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Kray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Modaro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Modaro jumps guard but Kray stands there with Modaro around his waist. Modaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kray.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kray tries a knee to the head but Modaro blocks it.
Modaro is trying to pull guard but Kray has him pressed against the cage. Kray lands an elbow just above Modaro 's eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Modaro shoots in but Kray avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2# Modaro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kray struggling a bit here. Kray tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Kray working to try and regain half guard.
Kray tries to hold on but Modaro pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kray wants to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.#T1# Modaro controlling from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Modaro controlling from the full mount. Kray wants to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kray tries to reverse the position but Modaro maintains control. Modaro controlling from mount. Modaro avoids the attempt from Kray to control. Modaro controlling the pace for now. Kray squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3# Kray is trying to escape the mount.
Mahmoud Modaro has got the better of the ground game so far. Modaro controlling the position easily from mount. You get the feeling that Kray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kray is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mahmoud Modaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Markus Kray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kray wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Mahmoud Modaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Kray! A very excited looking Markus Kray made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SMASH: Bogger vs Sully (NC)
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Kray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tai Kung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kray. Tai Kung misses with a low kick.
Kray closes the distance looking to clinch and Tai Kung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kray tries to clinch up but Tai Kung circles away and keeps his distance. Tai Kung throws a front kick aimed at Kray's knee but Kray avoids it well. #CL2# Kray has Tai Kung up against the cage in a clinch.
Tai Kung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kray pressing his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tai Kung avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tai Kung lands an uppercut. Tai Kung lands on the inside with an uppercut. I was talking to Tai Kung's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1# Tai Kung blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Tai Kung avoiding damage as Kray throws knees to the body.
Tai Kung presses Kray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kray. Kray trying to land knees to the body.
Kray looking to throw knees to the head but Tai Kung is blocking nicely.
Kray wants to stall.
Tai Kung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tai Kung pushes Kray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kray prevents a body shot from Tai Kung. A right hook to the body lands for Tai Kung.
Kray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tai Kung.
Kray tries a knee to the head but Tai Kung blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tai Kung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Kray is rocked!#BC# Tai Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Kray is just out of range. Kray tries to clinch up but Tai Kung circles away and keeps his distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Kray looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Markus Kray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kray throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot. Tai Kung throws a nice outside leg kick. 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! Kray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kray lands with a nice body punch. Tai Kung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Tai Kung.
Kray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tai Kung throws a shot to the body.
Kray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tai Kung digs a good body shot into Kray's ribs. A nice inside leg kick there by Tai Kung. That's going to slow Kray down. Tai Kung staying out of range there.#T3# A shot to the body from Kray misses and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut. Tai Kung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Good leg kick by Tai Kung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tai Kung scores with a jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tai Kung. Tai Kung throws a head kick but Kray moves out of range.
Tai Kung misses with a low kick. Tai Kung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung. Kray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Tai Kung keeps the fight on the outside. Tai Kung is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kray. Tai Kung lands a jab. Kray is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him? Kray takes a shot right to the bread basket. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Kray moves out of range easily. Kray tries to clinch up but Tai Kung circles away and keeps his distance. Tai Kung cracks Kray with a hook to the temple - Kray is on wobbly legs here! Tai Kung swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kray falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tai Kung wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manolito Tai Kung! Our winner, Manolito Tai Kung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SMASH: Tanner vs Tragedy
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1# Kray throws a body punch but Dylan moves out of range. As Kray looks to move away, Dylan throws a big counter combo but Kray just gets out of the way. Kray is looking to clinch. It looked like Dylan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dylan throws a big shot that misses. Kray doesn't manage to clinch there - Dylan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dylan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kray scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Kray rushes Dylan and presses him up against the cage. Kray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dylan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Dylan is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dylan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kray scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Nathan Dylan has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kray scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Dylan is rocked! Kray creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dylan! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Kray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Kray! Our winner, Markus Kray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SMASH: Hilbert vs Tragedy (NC)
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Kray has closed the distance and engaged Five in a clinch.
Five takes an elbow to the forehead. Five blocks the elbow strike.
Five misses with a body punch.
Five tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Five has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Five misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Five in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Five is breathing heavily. A bit of stalling here from Kray.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kray.
Five tries to work over Kray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kray lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kray.
Kray with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Five takes an elbow to the temple. Five wants to get back to striking at distance but Kray won't allow it.
Kray lands an elbow just above Five 's eye. Kray scores with a knee to the head.
Kray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kray lands an elbow just above Five 's eye. #ROC2# Five is rocked! Kray lands a nice knee to the body. Kray maintains plum control as Five tries to back straight out! Kray connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Five blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Markus Kray! Markus Kray spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1# Kray dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kray digs a good hook to Chi's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chi is defended easily by Kray. Kray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chi looks for a takedown but Kray sprawls well. Kray wants to counter with a clinch but Chi pushes him away. Kray swings for the body but Chi moves out of range.
#CL2# Kray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chi, pushing him back against the cage. Kray unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Chi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chi is trying to break the clinch but Kray is controlling him. Chi tries to score a body lock takedown but Kray shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kray lands an elbow inside that Chi shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Bob Chi has been cut. Nice elbow from Kray. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray 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.#T1# Chi wants to break free but Kray has control.
Chi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chi is breathing heavily.#CL2# Kray forces Chi back against the cage and clinches. Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kray is keeping busy. Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kray lands an elbow that stopped Chi in his tracks for a moment. Kray misses with a knee strike.
Chi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chi misses with some punches.
Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2# Kray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kray tries to land a knee to the head but Chi blocks with his arms.
Kray working Chi over with knees to the body. A knee to the head by Kray.
Kray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kray working Chi over with knees to the body. Kray putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kray with a knee to the head.
Kray stalling the fight.
Kray tries to land a knee to the head but Chi blocks with his arms.
Chi looking to slow down the pace here. Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chi's face.
#T3# Kray lands an elbow that stopped Chi in his tracks for a moment. Kray lands a nice elbow. Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kray lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2# Chi is rocked! Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chi's defenses. Oh Chi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chi's defenses. Knees in the clinch landing for Kray.
Kray lands an elbow just above Chi 's eye. Kray working the clinch nicely. Chi is working for position but Kray cracks him with a big knee to the head! Chi crumples up against the cage and Kray lands two more shots before the ref can save Chi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Markus Kray! Markus Kray 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: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1# Joe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kray misses with a few strikes there.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Markus Kray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kray scores with a jab. Kray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kray lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# Kray drives through and clinches with Joe against the cage.
Kray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kray lands a damaging elbow. Kray lands a damaging elbow. #KD2# Kray drops Joe with a big knee straight up the middle! Joe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Joe 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!#CL2# Kray has managed to clinch.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stalling in the clinch from Kray.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple. Kray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.#T1##KD2# Kray lands a big knee to the head and Joe goes down! Kray is looking to finish! Kray is staying tight to Joe's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Joe seems to have got his legs back now. Joe is looking to reverse the position.#T2# Joe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Joe struggling a bit here. Joe tries to bench press Kray off him but Kray keeps the position. Kray controlling the position from side mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Kray controlling the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A left and a right from Kray both land. Nice combination. Kray scores with the left hand. Joe knows he should have avoided that one. #T4##CL2# Kray instigates a clinch. Kray has Joe pushed against the cage. Kray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray. #CUT2# It looks like Boxey Joe has been cut. Come on Kray - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#KD2# Kray drops Joe with a big knee straight up the middle! Joe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kray cracks Joe with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Kray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1# Macedon dodges the punch combination from Kray.
Macedon is looking to counter the offense by Kray and move into the clinch.#CL# Macedon clinches with his opponent.
Macedon blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Macedon blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Kray lands an elbow inside that Macedon shrugs off. Macedon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Alexander Macedon has been cut. Kray lands an elbow that stopped Macedon in his tracks for a moment. Macedon avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macedon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD# Macedon tightens his grip and picks Kray up, before dumping him to the ground. Kray manages to land in guard. Kray is wriggling around but Macedon manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Macedon is keen to just control but Kray is a slippery customer. Macedon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Macedon unloads with some shots from mount but Kray bucks and avoids them well.
#T1# Macedon with a couple of short strikes. Macedon tries to control but Kray wriggling away. Macedon prevents Kray from getting the reversal.#SUB# Macedon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Macedon but it's paid off an Kray is forced to tap! Nice work by Macedon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Macedon! A victorious Alexander Macedon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Joe closes the distance and clinches. Kray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kray crunches a lovely knee into Joe's ribcage. Joe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kray lands an elbow just above Joe 's eye. Kray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kray lands a damaging elbow. Kray working Joe over with knees to the body. Joe is breathing heavily. Kray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kray landing knees to the head.
#ROC2# Joe is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kray is stalling here.
#KD2# Kray drops Joe with a big knee straight up the middle! Joe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Kray rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kray'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. Kray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1# Kray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A bit of stalling here from Kray.
Kray lands an elbow inside. Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joe's face.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kray jerks Joe's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Joe drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kray goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kray because Joe was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Markus Kray!
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