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Event:
WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Kong dives in and grabs Bray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bray pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
And Bray tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Kong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bray is trying to defend but Kong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kong connects with a nice short shot to Bray's temple.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bray is trying to get back to full guard.
Bray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong is nestled in close to Bray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kong misses with a head shot. Bray uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kong landing some decent shots from guard.
Kong is in close to Bray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kong stands up over Bray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kong connects with a couple of short punches.
Kong trying to control but Bray is working from the bottom.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bray on the ground.
Kong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kong trying to control but Bray is working from the bottom.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bray's head.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Bray has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Bray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bray is controlling Kong's posture.
Bray is trying to keep Kong in close.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bray trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Bray working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
#T3#
Kong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong is in close to Bray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bray's head.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Bray is rocked!
Kong trying to control but Bray is working from the bottom.
Bray is still in real trouble! Can Kong finish him?
Kong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bray seems to have recovered his senses.
Bray keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kong connects with a couple of short punches.
Kong working some strikes from top position.
Kong distracts Bray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong wants to control from the top but Bray keeps moving.
Kong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
Kong wants to control from the top but Bray keeps moving.
Kong scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Kong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bray misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bray!
Bray wants to control but Kong postures up.
Kong lands a few punches from side control.
Kong wants to control but Bray is keeping him busy.
Bray takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kong crunches a massive hammerfist down on Bray - he's out! Kong Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cole Kong!
An out of breath Cole Kong 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:
CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bray sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright is stalling here. Bray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bray is working away from the top position though.
Bray is trying to control. Bright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bright pulls Bray in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Bray defends easily.
Bray is looking to work some ground and pound but Bright has wrist control.
Bray trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright pulls Bray in close to his closed guard and prevents Bray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bray controls the pace.
Bray has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bright chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bray trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bray looking for a sweep. Not yet Bray, not yet.
Bright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bray is trying to control the position but Bright postures up.
Bright landing with the ground and pound.
Bray keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bright preventing the sweep.
Bright sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bray dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bray lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright keeping moving, preventing Bray from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bright throwing strikes but missing.
Bright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bright with a nice head shot there.
Bright stays in close to Bray's body and controls the position.
Bray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bright wants to stand but Bray is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Bright wants to control from the top but Bray keeps moving.
Bright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bray's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright throwing strikes but missing.
Bright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bray keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bill Bright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bray is taking a breather. Bright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bright wants to control but Bray is keeping busy.
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bray's back!
Bray tries to roll but Bright sticks to his back.
Well, with Bright on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bray is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bray grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T3#
Bray tries to roll but Bright sticks to his back.
Bray trying to get back to his feet but Bright is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Bright tightening his grip on Bray, looking for the choke.
Bray is keeping busy.
Bright lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Bray showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Bright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bray defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Bright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bray defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Bright tightening his grip on Bray, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bray tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Bright is looking for the choke from the back position but Bray is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bray on the side of the head. #TD2#
Bright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bray to the ground. Bright is now in Bray's guard.
Bray 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.#SUB#
Bray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bray! #REVR#
Bright wants to get back to his feet but Bray drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Bray tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Bray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bright because Bray loaded up on that one.
Bray wants to control the pace but Bright is squirming around nicely.
Bright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bright keeps trying to improve his position.
Bright tries to hold on but Bray postures up.
Bright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bray is thwarting Bright's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Bray wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bray in particular looking to stall.
Bright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Bray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bright is looking to escape.
Bright is trying desperately to improve position.
Bray throws some wild stikes that Bright manages to avoid easily.
Bright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bill Bright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Bray controlling the action here.#T4#
Bray is trying to control the action in half guard but Bright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bright is positioning himself well to prevent Bray advancing to mount.
Bray wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bright has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bray. Oh but Bright has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bray goes limp - he's gone! Bright jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill Bright!
Bill Bright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WCF8 Astro Vs Cage
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bill pushes Bray up against the cage in a clinch.
Bray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Bill has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bray looking for a takedown.
Bill looking to throw knees to the head but Bray is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Bray has hold of one of Bill's legs. Bill is fighting the takedown attempt but Bray gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bray manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bill defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bill tries to kick Bray off but Bray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bill!
Bill tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Bray thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Bray has isolated one of Bill's arms. Bill looking to fight him off but Bray twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfie Bray!
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Event:
WCF5 Carnera vs Maia
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurtev is trying to defend but Bray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurtev trying to hold on to Bray's head to control him but Bray postures up.
Bray is looking to advance position but Kurtev won't allow it.
Bray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kurtev looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bray passes into side control!#SUB#
Kurtev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bray's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bray! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kurtev has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alfie Bray!
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Event:
Batoru FC 17
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Bray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Bray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kurtev is trying to defend but Bray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Bray seems to be working for a kimura but Kurtev defends the submission attempt.
Kurtev gets full guard.
Kurtev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurtev keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Kurtev striking off his back but it's not causing Bray any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bray wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev wants to sweep here but Bray controlling him for the moment.
Kurtev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kurtev wants to get back to his feet but Bray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurtev looking to control.
Bray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtev is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bray has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Bray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurtev 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.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kurtev scores with a takedown into Bray's guard.
Bray is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bray working a defensive guard here.
Kurtev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kurtev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kurtev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurtev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kurtev is posturing up here but Bray has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kurtev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kurtev has to tap! Slick submission there by Bray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfie Bray!
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Event:
AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viole.#TD#
Bray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bray is one step ahead there.
Bray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray is working Viole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Bray's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Bray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viole keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass. #SUB#
Bray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bray has Viole in his guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bray is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Viole is trying to keep Bray in close.
#T2#
Bray controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Bray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viole, up you get! #TD#
Bray gets the takedown into side control.
Bray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bray cracks Viole with a big right hand but Viole just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viole parries the strikes from Bray easily there. Bray is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Viole to escape.
The referee asks Bray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bray prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB#
Bray is working to tighten his grip on Viole's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Viole has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bray is really squeezing tight and eventually Viole passes out! Bray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alfie Bray!
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