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Event:
Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Bray tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bray slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Bray avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bray - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bray. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bray with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
Bray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bray with a body shot.
Bray throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Bray.
Bray tries to land a body kick
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bray's sensitive parts.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Bray shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Bray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Bray persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bray throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Bray only half commits.
Donk. Hunt catches Bray right on the button with a cross.
Bray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bray misses with the body kick
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt scores with a jab. Bray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Bray moved out of range.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bray moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Bray ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Bray fails with the takedown
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt throws a body punch but Bray moves out of range.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Bray is out of range.
Bray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bray misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bray throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Bray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Bray works his way into side control.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bray!
Bray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.#T1#
Bray looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Bray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bray. That did some damage!
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Artemis Bray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
#TD#
Bray gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt is pulling down on Bray's head. It's preventing any offense from Bray, at least for the moment.
Bray wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Bray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt keeping hold of Bray's head, controlling as best he can.
Bray is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bray prevents Hunt from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bray lands a nice short elbow.
Hunt trying to hold on to Bray's head to control him but Bray postures up.
Bray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bray.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt wants to control but Bray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Bray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Hunt controlling the position.
Bray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bray trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Artemis Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Bray is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pate Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Bray's head but Bray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bray feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt throws a hook but Bray blocks it.#T1#
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Bray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Bray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bray attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt scores with a jab. Bray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Bray knows he should have avoided that one.
Bray looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Bray avoids it with no problem.
Bray wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Artemis Bray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Bray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Bray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing. #T3#
Bray throws a sloppy head kick
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt tests Bray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Bray saw that one coming.
Bray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bray, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Hunt moves out of range as Bray throws a body kick.
Bray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt with a jab.
Bray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bray with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt throws a hook but Bray blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Hunt! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Goon vs Bors
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Dash tries to sprawl but Bray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dash is trying to stand up here but Bray is controlling him well.
Bray working Dash over with strikes.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
Bray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bray works his way into side control.
Dash wants to get back to his feet but Bray is dominant here and he's now got Dash's back!
Well, with Bray on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dash is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Bray looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dash taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
A very excited looking Artemis Bray 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:
Bellicose - Priest vs Saturn
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Goon lands a glancing blow to the side of Bray's head.
Bray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Bray misses
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bray throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bray fails with the takedown
and Goon counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Bray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bray.
Goon connects with a single shot there.
Bray misses with a takedown attempt
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jerry Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artemis Bray.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Goon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bray connects with a leg kick.
Bray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Goon as Bray shoots in.#T2#
Bray throws a lazy body kick
and Bray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goon. That did some damage!
Goon throws a big shot that misses.
Bray misses with a kick to the body
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Goon. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bray.
Bray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goon swivels and escapes.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Bray thuds his shin into the meat of Goon's side.
Artemis Bray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goon.
Goon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goon checks a low kick from Bray.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Bray misses
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
Jerry Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bray misses with a takedown
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bray blocks a jab.
Bray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Goon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bray! Goon lets Bray back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bray is rocked!
Goon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bray misses with the body kick
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bray is still on wobbly legs! Can Goon finish him?
Bray misses with a kick to the body
and Goon counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Bray badly! Goon follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Bray out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Goon finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerry Goon!
Jerry Goon retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Jerry Goon 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.
Artemis Bray spoke after the fight, saying 'Artemis Bray is better than this one fight! Artemis Bray will not stay down for long! I am THE Artemis Bray!!!!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daniels vs Gojo
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Jam.
Jam throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Jam misses with a wild combination.
Bray with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
A big right from Bray misses.
Bray defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Bray throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bray in his tracks.
Jam blocks a head kick by Bray.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Jam cracks Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Jam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam throws a nice looking combination but Bray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam misses with the combination.
#T1#
Jam connects with a right hand. Bray shakes it off.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
Jam jabs Bray right on the nose. Bray blinks but takes it well.
Jam throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
Bray with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Bray.
Bray misses with a low kick.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bray blocks a jab.
Jam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bray shoots in but Jam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
A head kick from Bray lands but Jam takes it in his stride.
Jam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammy Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray misses with a head kick.
Jam cracks Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Bray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Bray tries for a kimura but Jam is defending well.
Jam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bray tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jam is looking for a sweep.
Jam is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Bray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bray wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Bray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jam tries to get out of the position.
Jam has a hand on Bray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bray unloading with bombs!
Bray wants to control the pace but Jam is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bray looking for a guillotine from mount but Jam is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Bray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Jam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bray connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jam some visible discomfort.
Jam tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jam manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Jam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Bray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Bray.
Bray goes for a double leg but Jam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jam continues to drive forward.
Bray throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
#TD2#
Bray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jam quickly recovers to half guard.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jam actively working from the bottom here.
Bray wants to pass the guard but Jam is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jam is looking to improve his position but Bray isn't that keen on the idea.
Jam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bray on the ground.#T1#
Bray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jam to take his back!
Jam is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Bray has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jam is in real trouble here. Bray gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jam is tapping out! Bray wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
During a confident post fight interview, Artemis Bray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYCL 24 - Strakapoud vs Gojo
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Egracia blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egracia! But no joy.
Bray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Egracia counters with a right hand to the body.
Bray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Egracia avoids the head kick by Bray.
#TD#
Bray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Egracia was covering up waiting for the punch and Bray finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Egracia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bray cracks Egracia with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egracia keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Egracia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Egracia has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outlier Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Egracia keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Bray is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bray postures up.
Bray advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Egracia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bray advances to mount.
Bray trying to control but Egracia is having none of it.
Egracia tries to hold on but Bray postures up.
Bray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bray lands a big shot there that rocks Egracia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Egracia is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Bray looking for a guillotine from mount but Egracia is having none of it.
Bray 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.
Bray looking to control but Egracia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!#SUB#
Bray working for a submission but Egracia is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Egracia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Egracia is trying to escape the mount.
Egracia wants to control but Bray is having none of it.#T3#
Bray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Egracia hang on?
Bray breaks from Egracia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Egracia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Egracia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Egracia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Egracia working to try and regain half guard.
Egracia tries to lock up and control but Bray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Egracia is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Bray working for a submission but Egracia is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Bray controlling from mount.
Egracia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Egracia is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Egracia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Egracia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Egracia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bray.
Bray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Bray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Egracia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bray ducks under a wild hook from Egracia.
Bray is looking to land body kicks.
Bray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Egracia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt.
Bray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Egracia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bray throws a sloppy head kick and Egracia moves out of range easily.
Bray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egracia throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Egracia misses the target.
Bray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray connects with a high kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artemis Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Egracia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Bray throws a wild body kick that Egracia sees coming a mile off.
Egracia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bray with a body shot.
Bray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bray motions for Egracia to come forward. Bray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egracia lands with a hook. Bray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egracia looks to throw the jab but Bray is out of range.
Bray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Egracia sprawls and moves away.
Egracia misses with a body shot.
Egracia throws a body punch but Bray moves out of range.
Bray shoots in for a double leg but Egracia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Egracia throws out a loose jab but Bray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bray throws a sloppy head kick and Egracia moves out of range easily.
Bray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Egracia throws a body punch but Bray moves out of range.
Marvin Egracia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egracia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Egracia catches Bray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egracia loads up on a big right hand but Bray slips the punch.#T2#
Egracia misses the jab.
Bray tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Egracia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bray goes for a double leg but Egracia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Egracia continues to drive forward.
Bray can't get the takedown.
Bray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egracia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Egracia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bray. Bray gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Egracia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egracia but Egracia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Egracia looks to land a right hand but Bray moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Egracia. No joy for Bray on that attempt.
Egracia lands with a straight right. Bray didn't see that one coming.
Bray slips a jab from Egracia.
Egracia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Egracia defends well and Bray ends up having to push Egracia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Egracia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Egracia to work.
Egracia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egracia prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egracia.
Egracia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bray backwards.
Bray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Egracia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Egracia breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Egracia misses.
Bray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egracia scores with a nice head shot.
Egracia lands a jab to Bray's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bray lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Egracia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Egracia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Egracia lands with a good body shot.
Egracia loads up on a big right hand but Bray slips the punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Egracia.
Decent striking displayed by Egracia there.
Egracia looks to score with a jab to the body but Bray is just out of range.
Egracia connects with a jab.
Bray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egracia defends it nicely.
Bray slips under a jab from Egracia.
Egracia throws a hook but Bray avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Egracia blocks a low kick nicely.
Egracia just misses with a punch to the body.
Marvin Egracia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray shoots in and drives through. Egracia sprawls well.
Bray shoots in for a double leg but Egracia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Egracia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bray throws a leg kick but Egracia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Bray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egracia keeps working.
Bray tries to advance to mount but Egracia denies him.
Egracia tries to bench press Bray off him but Bray keeps the position.
Bray working away.
Bray cracks Egracia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egracia keeps working.
Artemis Bray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egracia is trying to control Bray's posture but Bray avoids it.
Egracia tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Bray working the body and head with strikes.
Bray working away.
Egracia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bray working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Bray looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Egracia tries to lock up and control but Bray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bray lands a couple of good shots and Egracia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bray cracks Egracia with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Egracia from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Can Egracia hold on?! Bray is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Egracia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
I really don't envy Egracia right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Egracia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bray's arms.
You can see the frustration on Egracia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Despite being in a bad position, Egracia is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Bray looking to break Egracia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Egracia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bray will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Bray sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Egracia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
Artemis Bray bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYCL 18 - Ortiz vs Paul
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Bray is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bray connects with a solid leg kick.
Bray lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bray.
Bray throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Bray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bray slips nicely into half guard.
Bray drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Bray works his way into side control.
We've been hearing that Bray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bray is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bray gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bray lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artemis Bray!
Artemis Bray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Cracky Johnson had this to say: 'Even the best fall down sometimes, whats important is that we all get back up.'. |
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Event:
NYCL 11 - Doodes vs Ortiz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Bray feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Bray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adams attempts a counter takedown but Bray avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Bray.
Adams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bray misses with a head kick.
Adams tries to counter with a takedown but Bray is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bray to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Bray defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Adams keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass. #T1#
Bray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bray with a nice head shot there.
Adams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bray stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Bray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bray passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Bray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bray on the ground.
Bray trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well. #SUB2#
Bray seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Bray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adams!
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adams has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Adams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bray is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Adams won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bray off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Artemis Bray!
Our winner, Artemis Bray, 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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