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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
No joy there for Ewing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ewing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ray can pounce on him.
Ray takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Manta Ray has been cut.
Ewing misses with a hook.
Ray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ewing.
Ewing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ray.
Ray slips a jab from Ewing.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Ewing lands a big uppercut and Ray crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ray looks OK. Ewing waves Ray back to his feet!#ROC2#Ray is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ewing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ewing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ewing misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Ray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ray 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. #T1#
Ewing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ewing wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ray manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.
Ewing is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ray 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#
Ray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ewing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ray. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ray in particular looking to stall.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewing keeps working. #SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura but Ewing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ray to get the leverage. #T3#
Ewing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ewing can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ray seems to be working for a kimura but Ewing defends the submission attempt.
Ewing wants to get back to full guard but Ray has passed into side control.
Ewing struggling a bit here.
Ewing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ewing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ewing, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Ewing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Ewing is defending well. #SUB#
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Ewing is defending well.
Ewing is trying to get back to half guard.
Ray advances to mount.
Ray looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Manta Ray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manta Ray's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewing.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ewing.
A big right from Ewing misses.
Ewing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Ray feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray slips a jab from Ewing.
Ewing scores with a sloppy right hand. Ray should have avoided that one.
Ewing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ewing misses with a hook.
Ray slips a straight right by Ewing.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Ewing sends Ray crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ewing is motioning to the referee to let Ray up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Ewing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ray. Ray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ewing. #T1#
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Ewing avoids it well and moves away.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ewing! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oliver Ewing! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Cheese coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Manta Ray has been cut.
Ray tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Ray's head but Ray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Cheese. Beautiful body shot.
Ray moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Ray shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese checks a low kick from Ray.
Ray throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Ray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cheese blocks it well.
Cheese cracks Ray with a good jab.#T1#
Cheese cracks Ray with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ray falls to his knees and Cheese doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nacho Cheese!
Nacho Cheese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ray rushes Kline and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ray pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Kline slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ray is trying to keep Kline in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline stands and throws Ray's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (3) vs (0) Ray
Kline trying to control the position but Ray is working away. #T1#
Ray manages to get back to half guard.
Kline wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline'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.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it. #T2#
Ray is looking to improve his position.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it. #SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kline is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ray.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kline defends well.
Ray is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kline passes Ray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ray is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now. #T5##SUB#
Kline is working for a kimura but Ray is defending it quite comfortably.
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kline works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (6) vs (0) Ray#T6#
Kline wants to take Ray's back here but Ray is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kline tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ray is looking to escape.
Kline controlling the position easily from mount.
Ray tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (9) vs (0) Ray#T7##SUB#
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kline tightening his grip on Ray, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kline has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ray has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ray turns into Kline and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (9) vs (2) Ray#T8#
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kline managing to control the position.
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kline is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kline has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (11) vs (2) Ray#T9#
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Kline is pushing down on Ray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ray is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Ray trying to control here.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is in trouble now - Kline has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (14) vs (2) Ray#SUB#
Kline working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Ray tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Kline wants to control the pace but Ray is squirming around nicely.
Kline avoids the attempt from Ray to control.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ray is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Ray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (14) vs (4) Ray
Kline has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there. #T13#
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray advances to half guard.
Ray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline has Ray pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Nakamura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Nakamura rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Nakamura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nakamura (2) vs (0) Ray
Ray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ray is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
Ray wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
#T1#
Ray trying to get back to full guard but Nakamura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (5) vs (0) Ray
Ray is trying desperately to improve position.
Ray tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakamura content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ray sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Ray wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ray tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Nakamura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but Ray defending well.
Nakamura not doing much here.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Ray looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nakamura has picked Ray up and slammed him! Ray can't keep hold of the triangle and Nakamura manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (8) vs (0) Ray
Ray is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura controlling from side mount.
Ray is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it. #T5#
Ray is letting Nakamura control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Ray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray is looking to regain half guard here but Nakamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Ray wants to control but Nakamura postures up.#T6#
Nakamura staying calm.
Ray isn't going anywhere.#T7#
Ray regains half guard.
Ray tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura stalling.
Ray is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB2#
Ray actively working from the bottom here.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakamura is thwarting Ray's attempts to control the position.
Nakamura wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Ray is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ray actively working from the bottom here.
Ray trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Ray is trying to control but Nakamura manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (11) vs (0) Ray#T10#
Ray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura takes Ray's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (14) vs (0) Ray
Nakamura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ray doesn't escape.
Ray turns into Nakamura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (14) vs (2) Ray
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard. #T11#
Ray is looking to advance position but Nakamura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nakamura (18) vs (2) Ray
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ray tries to hold on but Nakamura postures up.
Ray is just holding on here. Nakamura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (21) vs (2) Ray#T12#
What can Ray do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nakamura'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.
Ray tries to break free.
Nakamura controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Further stalling from Nakamura.
Ray manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakamura's guard. Nice work there by Ray.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (21) vs (4) Ray
Nakamura controlling Ray's posture. #T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nakamura is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ray wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Hideki Nakamura managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Phillip Mckay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ray is trying to control the position but Mckay postures up.
Mckay trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mckay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mckay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray keeping full guard, as Mckay tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ray is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mckay frees his head nicely. Oh but Ray has switched to an armbar! Mckay is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manta Ray!
Manta Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Craig keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray tries to clinch but Craig moves out of range. #TD#
Craig looking to score a takedown here. Ray is defending well but Craig drives through and ends up in Ray's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (2) vs (0) Ray#SUB#
Craig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Ray being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Craig looking to improve position, pressing down on Ray's thigh with his hand. Ray seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Craig paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Craig's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ray picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manta Ray!
Manta Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ray wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ray clinches. #TD2#
Denari is trying to trip Ray. He has hold of a leg but Ray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Denari persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ray (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Ray wants to sweep here but Denari controlling him for the moment.
Denari passes Ray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ray gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denari won't allow Ray to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Denari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ray has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (2) Denari
Ray wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Ray trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ray has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (5) vs (2) Denari
Denari tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (7) vs (2) Denari#T2#
Ray wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Ray content just to control the position here.
Denari prevents Ray from taking his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denari is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray avoids the attempt from Denari to control.#T3#
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Denari manages to control the position for a moment.#T4#
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ray wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ray.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denari is looking to escape.
Ray controlling from the full mount.
Denari is controlling an arm, preventing Ray from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Ray avoids the attempt from Denari to control.
Denari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ray 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.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions.
Ray wants to free his trapped foot but Denari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denari is trying to maintain the position but Ray is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Denari actively working from the bottom here.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Ray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ray is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Denari wants to sweep but Ray has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Denari looks to move to half guard but instead Ray has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (12) vs (2) Denari
Ray wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Denari working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denari is looking to escape. #T9#
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ray controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working. #T10#
Ray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ray is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Denari actively working from the bottom here.
Ray is controlling the pace.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg. #T11#
Ray trying to control the action but Denari is working from the bottom.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Denari is defending well.
Ray is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Ray is looking to advance position but Denari won't allow it.
Denari manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Ray passes into half guard.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray trying to control the pace.
Denari is not content to let Ray control the position.#T13##SUB#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ray is working for a submission of some sort.
Denari trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Denari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ray has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (15) vs (2) Denari
Ray controlling from mount.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Manta Ray 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:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Ray stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ribeiro is tightening it up a little... Ray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Marrero has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ray regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Ray
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ray is looking for a triangle but Marrero pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marrero defends well.
Marrero passes Ray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control but can't.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Marrero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Marrero jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Ray#SUB#
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ray, who protects the arm well.
Marrero wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working. #T2#
Ray is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it.
Marrero looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (5) vs (4) Ray
Ray has the hooks in. Marrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Ray go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marrero tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Ray has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Marrero has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ray has the hooks in. Marrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Marrero is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying to control the hands but Ray won't let him. #T4#
Marrero prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.
Marrero trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ray is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Marrero is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manta Ray!
Manta Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ray has Kline up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kline decides to pull guard.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Ray advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Kline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kline is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura but Kline is defending well.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kline keeps working. #T2#
Kline tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Kline is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is concentrating on defense, preventing Ray from advancing position.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Ray wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Ray trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Ray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Ray seems to be working for a kimura but Kline defends the submission attempt.
Kline is trying to control but can't.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Ray passes into half guard.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Ray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is refusing to be controlled, as Ray sits in half guard.
Ray wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
Ray wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Ray advancing to mount. #T6#
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Kline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ray's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ray (0) vs (4) Kline
Ray is trying to break free.
Will Kline go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kline might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ray haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ray wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Kline looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kline looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kline looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ray showing good submission defense here.
Kline trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kline tightening his grip on Ray, looking for the choke.
Ray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Kline working for a choke but Ray is defending well.
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Kline is looking for the choke from the back position but Ray is controlling his hands well.
Kline keeps control of the position easily here as Ray tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kline working for a choke but Ray reverses nicely into Kline 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (4) Kline#T9#
Kline has control of Ray's left arm, preventing Ray from doing any damage.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kline pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T12##SUB2#
Kline is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ray is aware though and is defending well.
Kline pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Kline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (6) Kline#T14#
Kline won't allow Ray to sweep him here.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ray trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 9 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gambini moves into the clinch.
Ray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Gambini lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (0) Ray
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ray trying to control here.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ray! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (0) Ray
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini'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.#T1#
Ray holds on for dear life, controlling Gambini's posture momentarily.
Ray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ray tries to lock up and control but Gambini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ray can't escape the position.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gambini wants to take Ray's back here but Ray is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Gambini continues to stall.#T2#
More hug and hope from Gambini.
Ray is trying to escape the mount but Gambini keeps good control and instead manages to take Ray's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (0) Ray
Ray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini keeps control of the position easily here as Ray tries to buck him off.
Further stalling from Gambini.#T3#
Ray wants to escape the position.
Gambini keeps control of the position easily here as Ray tries to buck him off.
Ray tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gambini is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gambini continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini has the hooks in. Ray is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Gambini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ray.
Ray tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
#T6#
Gambini controls the action.
Ray tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gambini controlling the positon.
Gambini is trying to stick to Ray's back but Ray is turning into Gambini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gambini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ray. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (8) vs (2) Ray#T7#
Gambini keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
Gambini has Ray pulled in close to control his posture.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there. #T8#
Gambini is controlling Ray's posture.
Ray wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini controlling Ray's posture.
Ray passes into half guard.
Gambini is controlling Ray's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Ray prevents Gambini from improving his position.
Ray wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy.
Ray wants to pass to mount but Gambini is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions.
Gambini controlling the position for now.
Gambini is not content to let Ray control the position.
Gambini controlling the position well. #T10##SUB2#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gambini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ray is stalling here. Gambini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ray seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gambini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (12) vs (2) Ray
Gambini taking a breather here.
Ray is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Gambini staying calm.
Ray tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Gambini is staying tight to Ray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
Gambini is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ray's shoulder. That is not cool. #T13#
Ray is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.#T14#
Ray manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gambini's best efforts.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Gambini moves into full mount! Ray won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (15) vs (2) Ray
Gambini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (18) vs (2) Ray
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A victorious Gino Gambini 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:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akhmat Danzakov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Ray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ray (0) vs (2) Danzakov
Ray wants to sweep here but Danzakov controlling him for the moment.
Danzakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Danzakov is defending well. Ray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Danzakov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manta Ray! |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Martini!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Martini in a clinch.
#TD#
Ray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martini uses from the top position.
Ray 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.
Martini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martini stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Martini from controlling successfully.
Martini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ray 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.
Martini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (3) Martini#T2#
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray sneaks back into half guard.
Martini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (0) vs (6) Martini#T3#
Ray looking for a sweep but Martini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (0) vs (8) Martini#SUB2#
Martini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ray is now in Martini's guard. A big mistake from Martini there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (8) Martini
Ray forces his way into half guard.
Ray controlling the action here.
Martini wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ray is pressing down on Martini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martini is holding on for now.
Ray is trying to control. Martini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (5) vs (8) Martini
Ray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Martini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ray (8) vs (8) Martini
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Ray gets his hands free as Martini looks to control.
Good control from Ray.
Ray has the hooks in. Martini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ray continues to stall.#T6#
Martini trying to control the position but Ray manages to sink in the hooks.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini wants to escape the position.
Ray has good solid back control here.
Martini wants to control his opponent's hands but Ray gets his hands free.
Martini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ray.
Martini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Ray.
Martini is trying to break free.
Ray controls the action.#T8#
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray controlling from the back.
Martini tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Good control from Ray.
Ray tries to keep control of the position but Martini is staying busy.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Martini wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Ray avoiding Martini 's attempts to control his hands.
Ray is riding his opponent, not letting Martini buck him off. #SUB#
Ray looking for the choke but no joy.
Ray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Martini prevents Ray from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Martini is really stuck here.
Martini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ray.
Martini rolls, trying to escape but Ray keeps control of the position.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martini doesn't escape.
Martini trying to control the action but Ray just sinks the hooks in.
What can Martini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Ray biding his time, controlling Martini.
Ray trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Martini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ray has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ray is heads and Martini is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ray takes the fight on points by 9 to 8. |
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