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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Gray 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Cropple counters with a shoot takedown. Gray fights it but they end up in guard.
Cropple throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Cropple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cropple won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Cropple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Cropple slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Cropple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gray throws a right and a left that Cropple avoids nicely.
Cropple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cropple fails with the takedown.
Cropple fails with the takedown.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crapple Cropple.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Cropple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cropple with a poor takedown
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Cropple sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cropple closes the distance and clinches up with Gray , looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gray digs a good body shot into Cropple's ribs.
Gray throws a head kick but Cropple moves out of range.
Cropple fails with the takedown.
Crapple Cropple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cropple.#T3#
Donk. Gray catches Cropple right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cropple.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cropple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gray won't be happy with that.
Cropple happy to just control the position for now.
Gray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cropple.
#T4#
Gray is trying to buck Cropple off.
Cropple in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cropple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cropple can do to turn this around?
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cropple circles away quickly and effectively.
Cropple fails with the takedown
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Cropple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crapple Cropple.
Gray lands with an overhand left.
Gray scores with a three punch combo!
Cropple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cropple somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cropple tries for a takedown but Gray circles away easily
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Gray .
Cropple walks into a stiff left hand from Gray .#T1#
Cropple with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Cropple will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gray throws a right hand that Cropple ducks under and follows up with a left that Cropple also avoids with ease.
Cropple shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray dives in and grabs Cropple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes down on Gray 's head and hops out.
Cropple feints the counter takedown.
Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but Cropple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gray lands a nice hook to Cropple's body. Cropple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cropple misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cropple with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray slaps away a takedown attempt from Cropple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Cropple avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cropple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Gray scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
Gray tries to circle away but Cropple has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Cropple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray throws a series of strikes that have Cropple backpedaling.
Cropple shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Cropple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cropple shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cropple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cropple misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Cropple is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Cropple's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cropple trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Crapple Cropple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray trying to control but Cropple is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gray pushes down on Cropple's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cropple is trying is best to control the position here.
Gray is keen to just control but Cropple is a slippery customer.
Gray is really struggling to control Cropple but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Cropple manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
Cropple shoots for a double leg takedown but Gray sprawls well. He's pushed Cropple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray scores with a one two! Cropple had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cropple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crapple Cropple.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cropple closes the distance and clinches up with Gray , looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray throws a series of punches but Cropple moves out of range.
Gray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Cropple shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Gray looks to land a combination. Cropple sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gray misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Cropple counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cropple prevents Gray from escaping the position.#T2#
Gray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ES#
Gray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cropple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gray ! #ES#
Gray bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cropple gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Cropple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cropple somewhat.#T3#
Cropple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cropple has his takedown stuffed
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cropple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Cropple counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Gray scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gray scores with a body shot.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cropple shoots in but no luck this time.
Cropple shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cropple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cropple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cropple with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray scores with a jab.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Cropple darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray , 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !
In his post fight interview, Tyson Gray started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
APEX 4
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Gray throws a leg kick but Garrick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garrick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gray dips to his left and cracks Garrick with an uppercut!
Gray misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Garrick rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray trying to stall but Garrick improves his position.
Garrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Garrick.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.#T1#
Gray prevents the takedown attempt.
Garrick missing with knees to the body.
Garrick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaz Garrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
#T2##CL2#
Garrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gray tries a body shot but Garrick blocks it.
#TD2#
Garrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrick is retaining full guard.
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gray preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Gray 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Garrick does no damage. #CL2#
Garrick clinches.
Garrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gray throws a hook but Garrick avoids it easily.#CL2#
Garrick closes the distance and clinches.
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 Tyson Gray will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Garrick clinches.
Garrick can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Garrick manages to break the clinch.
Gray stuffs the takedown.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Garrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garrick misses with an elbow strike.
Garrick is trying to break free.
Garrick tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrick's efforts to push away.
Gray is trying to maintain a safe position but Garrick gets an underhook and turns Gray into the cage.#T1#
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Gray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garrick wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
Garrick fails with the takedown
and Gray counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Garrick dodges the punch combination from Gray .
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Garrick pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Garrick tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Garrick jumps guard and drags Gray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Garrick is looking for a triangle here but Gray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Gray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garrick is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gray fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garrick trying to control but Gray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Garrick is trying to get back to his feet but Gray has full control of the position and if anything, Garrick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Garrick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garrick tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Garrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garrick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Gray throws a series of punches but Garrick moves out of range.
Garrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gray misses with the combination.
Gray throws a series of punches but Garrick avoids them all with ease.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrick can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Garrick closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.#BC#
Gray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Garrick instigates a clinch.
Garrick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.#T1##BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray throws a leg kick that misses.
Garrick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garrick slips a jab and a cross from Gray .
A swing and a miss from Garrick.#CL2#
Garrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garrick can't get the takedown.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Garrick.
Garrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Gray . Those never looked like landing.
Garrick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Garrick ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gray tries to avoid it but Garrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gray to the ground. Gray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gray misses with the combination.
Garrick blocks a head kick by Gray .
A punch combination from Gray misses.
Garrick lands with a kick to the temple. Gray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garrick checks it well.
Garrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3##CL2#
Garrick pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaz Garrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray misses with a knee strike.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Garrick manages to break the clinch.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garrick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garrick scores with a shot to the body.
Garrick slips a jab and a cross from Gray .
Garrick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Garrick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garrick showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Gray manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Garrick closes the distance and clinches.
Garrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gray can't break the clinch.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrick won't allow it.
Garrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrick won't allow it.
Gray tries to circle away but Garrick has him pinned against the cage.
Garrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chaz Garrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrick lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray , 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !
Tyson Gray bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Garrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garrick sprawls well. Garrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray throws a hook but Garrick blocks it.
Garrick throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garrick enables Gray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garrick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garrick is looking to stand back up but Gray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garrick.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Garrick punching from the bottom.
Gray is taking a breather. Garrick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Garrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gray seems content to control.
Garrick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Garrick is looking to improve his position.
Garrick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garrick missing with punches from the bottom.
Gray keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Garrick dodges the punch combination from Gray .
Gray tries to clinch but Garrick is having none of it.
Garrick is looking for the big counter here.
Garrick dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Gray blocks a head kick by Garrick.
Gray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garrick.
Gray 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gray duly obliges. #CL2#
Garrick moves into range and clinches up with Gray .
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrick is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
Garrick tries to pull guard but Gray holds him up against the cage and eventually Garrick drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Garrick breaks from the clinch.
Garrick is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
#T4#
Gray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Garrick rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Gray wants to break free but Garrick has control.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Garrick has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray throws a solid leg kick but Garrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gray .
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrick tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaz Garrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrick blocks a leg kick.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrick circles away quickly and effectively.
As Gray backs off Garrick throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Garrick closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Gray letting Garrick take a breather here.#BC2#
Garrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick dodges the punch combination from Gray .
Gray misses with a low kick.
Gray throws a series of punches but Garrick moves out of range.
Garrick feints the counter takedown.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrick can do to turn this around?#T1#
Garrick with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrick is looking for the big counter here.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Garrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
A head kick by Gray misses #CL2#
and Garrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garrick is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Garrick keeps him there for the moment.
Garrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray gets underhooks to prevent Garrick's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Garrick is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Garrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garrick keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray content to stall in guard here.
Garrick is pulling down on Gray 's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garrick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Gray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gray wants to control from the top but Garrick keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garrick.
Garrick slips a jab and a cross from Gray .
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Garrick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garrick.
Garrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Garrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Garrick is breathing heavily.
Garrick tries to clinch up.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Garrick has Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrick prevents Gray from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrick in his tracks.
Gray throws a series of punches but Garrick moves out of range.
Garrick misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray throws a head kick but Garrick moves out of range.
#CL2#
Garrick rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Garrick has double underhooks.
Gray is trying to drag Garrick to the mat but Garrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Gray can't break the clinch.
Garrick looking for a takedown.
Gray wants to break free but Garrick has control.
Garrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrick's elbow.
Garrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Garrick slowing the pace effectively.
Garrick looking for a takedown.
Garrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray 's efforts to push away.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray tries to break the clinch but Garrick is controlling the position.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Garrick has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Garrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray looking for a takedown.
Garrick is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Gray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Garrick shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Gray . Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Garrick closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Garrick.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Garrick has the dominant position.
Garrick fails to pull guard.
Garrick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrick keeps control of Gray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Garrick stalling against the cage.
Garrick tries to break the clinch but Gray is controlling the position.
Garrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray tries to break free but Garrick pushes him back against the cage.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray tries to circle away but Garrick has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrick has him pressed against the cage.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaz Garrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray , 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !
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Event:
APEX 1
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Gray has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gray takes a shot to the head.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Gray is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
#T2#
Gray pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Jackson pushes Gray off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gray 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#
Gray drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gray seems to have locked his on tight now - Jackson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gray , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyson Gray !
In defeat, Geoffrey Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get back to work!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Gray tries to clinch up but Dudayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dudayev misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudayev misses with a hook to the body
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dudayev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dudayev manages to circle out of the way.
A left and a right from Gray both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Gray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dudayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Gray finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dudayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dudayev wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Gray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dudayev looks for a takedown but Gray sprawls well.
Gray 's corner calls for a 1-2. Gray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudayev shoots and misses #CL#
and Gray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gray .
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Dudayev.#T2##TD#
Gray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Dudayev from controlling successfully.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dudayev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray ! #REVR#
Dudayev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gray throwing strikes here but Dudayev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Gray looking to control but Dudayev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dudayev has given up his back here.
Gray has Dudayev flattened out and is raining down punches.
Will Gray go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dudayev tries to escape the position.
Gray is controlling the position but Dudayev somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Dudayev is trying to stand.
Dudayev wants to get back to full guard.
Dudayev keeping control of the position.
Gray trying to control the action but Dudayev is working from the bottom.
Dudayev is trying to control but can't.
Dudayev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dudayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Dudayev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dudayev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray 's head.
Dudayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gray wants to control but Dudayev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dudayev controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Dudayev prevents Gray from improving his position.#T1#
Dudayev is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES#
Gray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dudayev eats them both and turns towards Gray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gray throws a one two combo.
Gray is looking to clinch but Dudayev is avoiding it.
#TD#
Gray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dudayev's guard.#SUB2#
Dudayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Dudayev has control of Gray 's left arm, preventing Gray from doing any damage. #T2#
Dudayev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gray has passed into side control.
Dudayev is trying to get back to half guard.
Gray avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dudayev.
Dudayev tries to escape but Gray is in control.
Gray trying to control the position but Dudayev is working away.
Gray working away.#T3#
Gray trying to control the position but Dudayev is working away.
Dudayev is trying to improve his position.
Dudayev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gray asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dudayev is avoiding damage well.
Tyson Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Gray stands up.
Dudayev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dudayev tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudayev with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Dudayev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gray did well to prevent Dudayev getting side control.#ES#
Gray has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dudayev is on him like a limpet, forcing Gray back against the cage.
Gray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dudayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gray walks away with a smile on his face. Dudayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Dudayev misses
and Gray counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Gray .
Gray connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Gray .
A head kick by Dudayev misses
and Gray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Gray clinches with his opponent.
Dudayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dudayev taking a breather.
Dudayev gets underhooks to prevent Gray 's takedown attempt.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dudayev tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dudayev is trying to pull guard but Gray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Dudayev.
Dudayev has Gray pressed against the cage, preventing Gray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dudayev is trying to break free.
Gray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dudayev's efforts to push away.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Dudayev has the dominant position.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dudayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dudayev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudayev tries to break free but Gray pushes him back against the cage.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dudayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dudayev jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray wants to break free but Dudayev has control.
Dudayev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Dudayev has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Dudayev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gray as Dudayev tries to tie him up.
Gray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev tries to clinch up
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Dudayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudayev tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Dudayev tries to clinch but Gray moves away
and Gray counters with a left and a right that stings Dudayev.
Dudayev with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a series of strikes. Dudayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudayev wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a two punch combo.
Gray is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudayev throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Gray moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray cracks a nice hook into Dudayev's ribs.
Timur Dudayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dudayev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !
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