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Event:
NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Robertson as he connects with a hook.
Gray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson scores with a kick to the body.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Robertson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gray! Robertson lets Gray back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Gray is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Robertson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Gray tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Robertson is absolutely delighted - when Gray wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reece Robertson! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tokoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tokoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gray looks winded!
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tokoro counters with a right hand to the body.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.
Tokoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kobe Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Tokoro.#ROC#Gray is rocked!
Tokoro jabs Gray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Tokoro lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gray falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tokoro dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Gray gets a takedown into half guard.
Nox is positioning himself well to prevent Gray advancing to mount.
Nox is looking to improve his position.
Gray stops Nox from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Gray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nox wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nox defends it well. #SUB2#
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Nox manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gray keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.
Nox throws out a powerful jab.
Gray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a body kick that stops Gray in his tracks momentarily.
Gray tries for a takedown but Nox circles away easily
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nox, as that shot connected.
Nox lands a nice shot that snaps Gray's head back.
Nox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray fails with the takedown
and Nox counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Gray is rocked!
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Nox finish him?
Gray looks winded!
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nox but Nox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Nox lands a head kick that stumbles Gray and the fighters go to the mat.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gray's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gray looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nox pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Nox isn't that keen on the idea.
Nox controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gray manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Nox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left and a right from Nox both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Gray has been cut.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nox stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.
Gray with a poor takedown
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nox catches Gray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nox stuffs the takedown.
Nox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox scores with a head kick. Gray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Nox feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Gray collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Colin Nox!
Colin Nox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Banik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Banik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banik looking to pass the guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.
Banik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banik is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banik escapes and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray tries to bench press Banik off him but Banik keeps the position.
Gray regains half guard.#SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
Banik content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gray has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Banik. Oh but Gray has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Banik goes limp - he's gone! Gray jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kobe Gray!
A victorious Kobe Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 71:Inhanamoto vs Handerson
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Macaco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macaco counters with a good low kick that Gray was not able to check.
Macaco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Macaco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Macaco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
and Macaco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.#KD#
Macaco lands a big head kick that sends Gray tumbling to the mat! Macaco takes a step backwards and waves Gray back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gray is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kobe Gray has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Are you kidding me?! Macaco ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gray clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Macaco!
A victorious Diego Macaco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Neckbreaker tries to sprawl but Gray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
Neckbreaker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neckbreaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neckbreaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
#SUB#
Gray seems to be working for a kimura but Neckbreaker defends the submission attempt.
Neckbreaker is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Gray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neckbreaker trying to hold on to Gray's head to control him but Gray postures up.
#SUB#
Gray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Neckbreaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
#SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neckbreaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neckbreaker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gray is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neckbreaker is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gray wants to pass to mount but Neckbreaker is defending the position. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neckbreaker defends it well. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but Neckbreaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neckbreaker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neckbreaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
Neckbreaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Neckbreaker trying to hold on to Gray's head to control him but Gray postures up.
#SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neckbreaker defends it well. #SUB#
Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neckbreaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
Gray is looking to advance position but Neckbreaker won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Gray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neckbreaker as he avoids it easily.
Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Neckbreaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neckbreaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Neckbreaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Neckbreaker tries to counter it with a takedown but Gray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gray shoots for a takedown but Neckbreaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gray dives in and grabs Neckbreaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neckbreaker pushes down on Gray's head and hops out.
Neckbreaker cracks Gray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Neckbreaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neckbreaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by Neckbreaker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neckbreaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neckbreaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Neckbreaker misses with a two punch combination.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the head.
Neckbreaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Neckbreaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Neckbreaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Neckbreaker is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Neckbreaker's guard.#SUB#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Neckbreaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neckbreaker manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Neckbreaker's guard. #T2##SUB#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.
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!
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Neckbreaker is retaining full guard. #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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Neckbreaker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Neckbreaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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.
Neckbreaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Neckbreaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neckbreaker manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Neckbreaker's guard. #SUB#
Gray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Neckbreaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neckbreaker manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Neckbreaker's guard.
Kobe Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Neckbreaker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Neckbreaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neckbreaker manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Neckbreaker's guard.
Neckbreaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gray advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gray tries for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well. #SUB#
Gray tries for a kimura but Neckbreaker is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Neckbreaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neckbreaker swivels and escapes.
Neckbreaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gray.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the nose.
Kobe Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray shoots for a takedown but Neckbreaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gray.
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
Gray shoots in and drives through. Neckbreaker sprawls well.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neckbreaker connects with a looping right hand.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neckbreaker as he avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gray has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Neckbreaker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neckbreaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Neckbreaker prevents Gray from improving his position.
Neckbreaker content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Gray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gray gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Neckbreaker is sitting in close to Gray's body. Gray has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neckbreaker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neckbreaker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kobe Gray!
Kobe Gray retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kobe Gray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 5
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gray seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gray drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Gray off! Gray jumps back into Hughes's guard. #T1#
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gray has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes passes into half guard.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hughes wants to take Gray's back here but Gray is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gray tries to reverse the position but Hughes maintains control.
Gray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.#SUB#
Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Gray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gray is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Gray prevents Hughes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Gray prevents Hughes from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Gray wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Hughes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gray is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Gray will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Hughes shoots in.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.#TD2#
Gray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hughes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Gray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gray has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hughes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gray yanks on the arm and Hughes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Gray!
Kobe Gray is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Kobe Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gray dives in and scores a takedown into Pallaton's guard.#SUB#
Gray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pallaton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gray, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pallaton defends it easily.#SUB#
Gray is looking for a triangle but Pallaton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Gray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pallaton escapes and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gray tries to bench press Pallaton off him but Pallaton keeps the position.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gray is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pallaton off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Pallaton showing good submission defense here.
Pallaton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pallaton 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.#T2##SUB#
Gray seems to be working for a kimura but Pallaton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallaton is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pallaton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Pallaton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gray's back!
Gray is in bad spot here.
Pallaton is trying to stick to Gray's back but Gray is turning into Pallaton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pallaton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gray.#SUB#
Gray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pallaton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gray has Pallaton in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gray working for submissions but it's allowed Pallaton to get to half guard.
Pallaton trying to pass the guard but Gray defending well. #T4#
Gray regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a triangle but Pallaton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pallaton defends it easily.#SUB#
Gray has an active guard here but Pallaton has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Kobe Gray will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pallaton or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray, which made it look bad.
Pallaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pallaton defends well and Gray ends up having to push Pallaton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Pallaton has picked Gray up - he's going for a ride! Pallaton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Pallaton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patamon Pallaton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Pallaton controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray trying to get back to full guard but Pallaton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gray can't escape the position.
Pallaton fails to advance to Gray's back.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Gray tries to improve his position but instead Pallaton has taken his back!
Gray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pallaton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Pallaton isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gray regains half guard.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallaton is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pallaton pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patamon Pallaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pallaton fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Gray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pallaton's half guard.#SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Pallaton is defending well.
Gray is pressing down on Pallaton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pallaton is holding on for now.
Gray prevents Pallaton from improving his position.
Pallaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Pallaton is controlling Gray's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Gray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallaton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura but Pallaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Pallaton is defending well.
#SUB#
Gray in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pallaton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Gray!
A very excited looking Kobe Gray 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:
WFC Canada 2
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Gray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bostock napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gray is trying to get an arm triangle but Bostock is defending well. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bostock has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gray in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bostock is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobe Gray!
A victorious Kobe Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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