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Event:
DFC 40: Milanesi v Slaughter 2
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tay throws a hook but Infamous blocks it.
Nice jab there from Infamous.
Tay throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Infamous.
Infamous grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Tay takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Infamous cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Infamous!
Tyler Infamous bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Tay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Tay.
Tay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz lunges at Tay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tay's hand.
Tay fails with a takedown attempt.
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tay moves out of range of the body kick from Cruz.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tay. That did some damage!
Tay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Cruz scores with a one two! Tay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Tay.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Tay's ribs.
Tay takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Tay misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tay.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz scores with a jab. Tay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Tay shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Tay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz stalks Tay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tay's face. Tay staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Tay is rocked!
Cruz drops Tay with a naaaaasty hook - Tay is in real trouble here! Cruz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tay under the eye.
Tay dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Tay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Tay persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Tay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tay gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Tay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vargas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tay swings around for an armbar but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tay's guard.
Tay seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Tay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tay's head.#SUB#
Tay looking for a guillotine here but Vargas defends easily.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tay is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vargas works over Tay with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Tay is rocked!#SUB#
Tay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Tay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Tay is keeping the position.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tay's head.
Vargas is working Tay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Tay, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tay felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tay from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas! Johny Vargas retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Johny Vargas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC LV Mayhem 23
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Struwe.
Struwe lands a jab.
Struwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tay keeps the fight on the outside.
Struwe punishes Tay's body with a nice straight punch.
Struwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tay feinted with a counter takedown.
Struwe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tay doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Tay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Struwe thuds a left hand into Tay's body.
Struwe lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Struwe misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Tay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Struwe trying to control the position.
Tay looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tay works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Tay is trying for a kimura here. Struwe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tay wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Tay!
Benjamin Tay got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
DFC MAYHEM 20
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xhaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xhaka wants to clinch up but Tay keeps it at a distance.
Tay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xhaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Tay circles away.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xhaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka wants to clinch.
Tay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xhaka defends it well.#T1#
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Tay circles away.
Tay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Tay pushes him off.
Tay with the counter takedown but Xhaka avoids it easily.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xhaka defends it well.
Xhaka tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Tay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xhaka's guard.
Tay tries to free his leg and advance position but Xhaka is retaining full guard.
Xhaka wants to stand up but Tay is controlling him. #SUB2#
Tay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tay pushes down on Xhaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Tay is working for a kimura but Xhaka is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xhaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Xhaka is looking for a sweep. Tay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tay uses his free foot to push down on Xhaka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xhaka.
Tay manages to capitalize on a mistake by Xhaka to take his back!
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!
Tay keeps control of the position as Xhaka tries to break free.
Well, with Tay on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Xhaka is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
Tay working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Xhaka is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tay has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Xhaka taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Tay!
Benjamin Tay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 17
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tay on the side of the head.
Bottura throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottura! #SUB2#
Tay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bottura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tay but great work by Bottura.
Tay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tay has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bottura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tay is trying to improve his position.
Tay manages to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura but Tay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bottura to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bottura seems to be working for a kimura but Tay defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Bottura works his way into side control. #T1#
Tay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
Tay looks winded!#SUB#
Bottura is working for a kimura but Tay is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bottura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tay has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bottura. #T2##SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily.
Tay is looking to improve his position.
Tay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Tay is defending against the submission attempts here by Bottura.
Tay tries to get to full guard but Bottura has control of the leg.
Tay won't allow Bottura to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bottura passes to full mount! #SUB#
Bottura has hold of Tay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine from mount but Tay is having none of it. #T3#
Tay is squirming around, avoiding Bottura's attempts to control the action.
Bottura forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Bottura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tay is defending well though. Bottura let's go of the attempt for now.
Bottura keeps control of the position as Tay tries to break free.
Bottura is trying to stick to Tay's back but Tay is turning into Bottura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bottura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tay.#SUB#
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Bottura pushes a forearm under Tay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Benjamin Tay had this to say: 'I think I'm going to try Featherweight next time, I might be too small for this division.'.
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Event:
Mayhem 13 Wright v Crowder
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Tay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tay wants it to stay on the feet.
Tay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vinicius fails with a takedown attempt.
Tay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinicius throws out the jab.
Tay slips under a jab from Vinicius.
Tay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tay swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinicius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vinicius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Tay gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinicius wants to pass the guard but Tay is defending well.
Vinicius is trying to control. Tay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Vinicius drops an elbow to the side of Tay's head. #SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinicius working over Tay with some ground and pound. Tay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinicius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tay keeps working.
Tay moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Tay working for a triangle but Vinicius defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tay looks winded!#T3#
Vinicius cracks Tay with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Tay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinicius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tay working for submissions but it's allowed Vinicius to get to half guard.
Tay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Vinicius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tay sees it coming and defends easily.
Vinicius lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Vinicius wants to free his trapped foot but Tay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vinicius trying to control the action but Tay is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vinicius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinicius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinicius pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinicius scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vinicius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vinicius.
Vinicius moves in looking to clinch but Tay pushes him off.
Tay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinicius is defended easily by Tay.
Tay feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Vinicius shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Vinicius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Vinicius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vinny Vinicius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinicius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tay looking for a guillotine here but Vinicius defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinicius defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Vegas Campania inform us that Tay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vinicius trying to control but Tay is working from the bottom.
Vinicius wants to get up but he can't break Tay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vinicius looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Tay has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vinicius doesn't defend quickly enough and Tay has managed to lock this one up! Can Vinicius escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tay on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Tay!
Benjamin Tay made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Fists in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TUF Round 7
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mahrous shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mahrous lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Mahrous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahrous. #SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahrous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tay moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Tay is looking for a triangle but Mahrous pushes his legs off easily.
Mahrous controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Tay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahrous defends well.
Mahrous postures up and lands a big shot to Tay's brow.
Mahrous cracks Tay with a solid left hand.
Mahrous trying to control the position from guard on top but Tay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tay has his foot on Mahrous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mahrous works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tay is looking for a triangle but Mahrous pushes his legs off easily.
Mahrous makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahrous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mahrous controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tay keeping moving, preventing Mahrous from controlling successfully.
Mahrous is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB2#
Tay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahrous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Tay working for submissions but it's allowed Mahrous to get to half guard.
Tay looks winded!
Mahrous trying to control the action but Tay is working from the bottom.
Mahrous controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mahrous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tay is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahrous.
#T3##SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahrous pulls his head out easily.
Tay is staying active underneath Mahrous, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mahrous perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mahrous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mahrous is controlling the pace.
Tay is looking for a sweep. Mahrous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mahrous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahrous. #T4#
Tay is not content to let Mahrous control the position.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Mahrous trying to pass the guard but Tay defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahrous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahrous pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mahrous there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Mahrous dominated that round.
That's time! Mahrous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Tay tries to sprawl but Mahrous drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahrous looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tay wants to improve his position but Mahrous is controlling well.
Mahrous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tay keeps working.
Mahrous slips a nice elbow through Tay's hands, connecting with Tay's forehead.
Mahrous controlling the pace.
Tay tries to get to full guard but Mahrous has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Tay is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mahrous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tay defends it well. #T1#
Mahrous uses his free foot to push down on Tay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tay. #SUB#
Mahrous working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Mahrous is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tay is surviving well by controlling Mahrous's body position as best he can.
Tay working to try and regain half guard.
Mahrous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mahrous punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mahrous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tay can do to turn this around?
Mahrous looking to control but Tay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Mahrous takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mahrous landing strikes from the mount.
Mahrous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tay is desperately trying to improve his position but Mahrous has a good base and remains in mount.
Tay gets back to half guard.
Mahrous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mahrous tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mahrous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrous seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mahrous looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Mahrous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahrous pulls his head out easily.
Mahrous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahrous is pressing down on Tay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tay is holding on for now.
Mahrous seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mahrous has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
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.
Mahrous trying to control the action but Tay is working from the bottom.
Mahrous is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tay wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Mahrous scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mahrous working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mahrous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdul Mahrous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahrous passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahrous lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mahrous takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mahrous can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tay is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Mahrous dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mahrous closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tay did well to prevent Mahrous getting side control.
Mahrous slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Mahrous trying to mount his opponent but Tay defends it.
Mahrous drops an elbow to the side of Tay's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahrous 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.
#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mahrous passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tay!
Tay is looking to improve his position but Mahrous isn't that keen on the idea.
Mahrous controlling from the full mount.
Tay tries to reverse the position but Mahrous maintains control.
Tay regains half guard.
Tay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mahrous seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tay is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Abdul Mahrous!
A less than humble Abdul Mahrous misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Benjamin Tay had this to say: 'Damn, I really underestimated that kid. It won't happen again.'.
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Event:
Sin City 7 Lobtov vs. Toole
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Codina is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tay's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Codina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tay looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Codina is defending well. Tay quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Codina has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tay celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benjamin Tay!
As Benjamin Tay got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: So Mr. Lawrence, am I getting a red corner fight next time, I damn well feel I deserve it.'.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 4
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Jaskok throws a lazy right hand but Tay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tay blocks a jab.
Jaskok misses with a body shot.
As Jaskok backs off Tay throws a huge counter combo but Jaskok manages to avoid it all.
Tay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tay slips a straight right by Jaskok.#TD#
Jaskok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jaskok showed some decent athleticism there.
Jaskok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaskok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaskok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tay is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jaskok is working for a kimura but Tay is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaskok pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jaskok is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Tay looks winded!
Jaskok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jaskok maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jaskok has cracked it and Tay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jaskok!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugh Jaskok!
Hugh Jaskok is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Hugh Jaskok stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my fans, friends, and family. I told him that it was either snap or tap and there is absolutely no way anyone is taking this title from me. '.
Benjamin Tay spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to apologies to all my fans. I fought a really talented guy and came up short, but true winners aren't determined by their records, their defined by how they react to adversary. I will be back, and I will be better than ever. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Manning fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Manning gets the takedown into side control.
Tay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manning wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Tay is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Manning tries to roll over but Tay keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SU2#
Tay decides to stand up. #TD#
Manning shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tay is trying to defend but Manning finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manning thows a huge punch but Tay dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Manning keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning slips a nice elbow through Tay's hands, connecting with Tay's forehead.#T3#
Manning throwing shots but Tay is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Tay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tay on the ground.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tay looks winded!#SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Tay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Tay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Manning shoots in and drives through. Tay sprawls well.
Lester Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but Tay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manning throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Tay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tay pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tay is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tay maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Manning could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tay has cracked it and Manning is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Tay!
Benjamin Tay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tay as he avoids it easily.
Pearson closes the distance and clinches up with Tay, looking for a takedown. Pearson pushes Tay against the cage but Tay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tay is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Pearson rushes Tay and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Tay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Tay is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pearson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tay's body to avoid the submission. Tay has instead reached around Pearson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tay arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benjamin Tay!
Benjamin Tay was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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