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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Howell's half guard.
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Ray is very close to passing his half guard.
Howell is staying active underneath Ray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Ray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Howell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howell.
Howell controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howell is keeping the position for now.
Howell is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howell trying to strike off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Howell moves into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Howell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ray controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself.
Ray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howell's guard. #REVB#
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell wants to stand and escape but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Howell looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Ray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howell on his heels. He'll look to pass Howell's guard now, I'm sure.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is looking to sweep but instead, Ray has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.
Ray is trying to control. Howell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnav Ray will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Howell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that 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.
Howell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray wants to control but Howell passes easily into half guard.
Ray moves into full guard.
Ray pulls Howell in close to prevent any damage.
Howell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ray on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howell. #T1#
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnav Ray has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ray is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Howell wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ray has passed into side control.
#T2#
Howell is trying to escape the position but Ray is controlling the position.
Ray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Howell is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ray's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ray! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Howell has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arnav Ray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Waller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Waller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ray's legs.
Ray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ray passes to side control.
Ray controlling from side mount.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Waller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Waller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Waller is letting Ray control him for a moment.
Waller wants to control but Ray postures up.#T1#
Waller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray takes a little break here. Waller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Waller is trying to work for a sweep but Ray has mounted him!
Waller tries to hold on but Ray pushes him away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ray controlling the pace for now.
Ray moves to take his opponent's back.
Waller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Waller 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Waller doesn't escape.
Ray has the hooks in. Waller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Ray tightening his grip on Waller, looking for the choke.
Ray connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Waller to escape the position.
Waller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Waller's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Waller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Waller fending off the submission attempt from Ray.
Waller rolls, trying to escape but Ray keeps control of the position.
Good control from Ray.
Waller is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnav Ray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Waller feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Waller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ray has his hands on Waller's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Waller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray! #REVR#
Waller tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waller can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
Ray content just to control the position here. #T1#
Waller tries to reverse the position but Ray maintains control.
Ray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waller is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ray looking for a guillotine from mount but Waller is having none of it.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ray avoids the attempt from Waller to control.#T2#
Waller has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Ray patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Waller is trying to break free.
Ray gets his hands free as Waller looks to control.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Waller doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Waller right now.
#T3#
Waller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Waller is really stuck here.
Waller covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Waller tries to roll but Ray sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Ray is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Waller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Waller for a finish. #SUB#
Waller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ray's arms. #T4#
Ray is not going to allow Waller to sit and survive in this position.
Waller tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ray controlling the positon.
Waller trying to control the hands but Ray breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Waller right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnav Ray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Waller gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arnav Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waller looking to sit in guard and control but Ray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Waller being controlled here, momentarily.
Ray is pushing down on Waller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waller is fighting to maintain full guard but Ray has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Waller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura but Waller is defending well.
#T1#
Ray controlling the pace.
Waller trying to control here.
Ray frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Waller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Waller keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waller wants to hold on but Ray pushes him away.
Ray with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
BOOM! Ray connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Waller has given up his back here.
Ray is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Waller trying to control the position but Ray manages to sink in the hooks.
Ray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Waller doesn't escape. #SUB#
Ray looking for the RNC.
Ray really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Waller.
Waller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ray's guard. Nice work there by Waller.
Waller wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Waller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waller has Ray in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Waller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicente Waller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Waller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnav Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Waller is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnav Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnav Ray! |
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