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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 10
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Raymond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raymond is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Raymond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Raymond scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Raymond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raymond tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Raymond 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. #SU2#
Raymond stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raymond's guard.
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raymond seems keen to control Griffin's posture.
Raymond wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Raymond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Raymond in his guard.#REVB#
Raymond is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Raymond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raymond sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Raymond decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Raymond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##CL#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin keeps control of Raymond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymond as he jumps to the side.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Quagmire Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Raymond.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Raymond goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Raymond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raymond pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raymond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Raymond forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin is trying to drag Raymond to the mat but Raymond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Raymond gets control of Griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raymond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Raymond uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Raymond throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely. #CL2#
Raymond clinches with his opponent.
Raymond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raymond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Raymond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Griffin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raymond on the ground.
Good control from Raymond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond dominated that round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raymond. #CL2#
Raymond drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
#TD2#
Raymond pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Raymond has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Raymond swinging wildly here.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Raymond is quick to defend against it.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raymond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quagmire Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raymond fails with the takedown.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Raymond unleashes a big counter combination but Griffin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raymond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Quagmire Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Raymond.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raymond dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Raymond, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Raymond against the cage but Raymond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2##TD2#
Raymond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Griffin is working an open guard so Raymond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Raymond misses.
Griffin leaves Raymond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raymond keeps the fight on the outside.
Raymond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.#T3#
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raymond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.#CL2#
Raymond drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
#TD2#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Raymond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Raymond seems keen to control Griffin's posture.#T4#
Raymond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Raymond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Raymond with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Raymond misses.
A lazy body kick from Raymond #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Raymond sneaks out the side door and pushes Griffin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Raymond. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raymond misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Raymond clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raymond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raymond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raymond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Griffin wants to break free but Raymond has control.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quagmire Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Raymond manages to break the clinch.
Raymond throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Raymond misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Raymond has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Raymond.
#TD2#
Raymond is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Griffin can't fight it off and eventually Raymond manages to take the fight to the floor. Griffin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Raymond stands up from Griffin's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Raymond has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Griffin has Raymond pressed against the cage, preventing Raymond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Raymond jumps into guard, dragging Griffin to the mat.
#ES2#
Raymond is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Griffin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Raymond pulls guard effortlessly.
Raymond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raymond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Raymond blocks the strikes from Griffin.
#T3#
Griffin is looking to control Raymond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Raymond stands up out of the half guard.
A combination from Raymond does no damage.
Raymond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Sam Raymond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raymond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Raymond avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raymond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond misses with a looping left.#T4#
Raymond has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raymond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Raymond closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Raymond is pulling down on Griffin's head to control his posture.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raymond manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymond with a nice head shot there.
Quagmire Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Raymond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Raymond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raymond has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Raymond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raymond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Raymond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Raymond decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Raymond decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Raymond passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Raymond looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Raymond dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Raymond content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Raymond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliviera 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.
Oliviera trying to control but Raymond postures up.
Oliviera has hold of Raymond's hands but Raymond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raymond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Raymond stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Raymond moves into the clinch.
Oliviera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raymond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raymond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliviera.
Raymond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliviera manages to avoid it.
Oliviera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Raymond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raymond stalling.
#T3##TD#
Raymond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliviera regains guard immediately.
Raymond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raymond sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Raymond gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oliviera looks winded!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Raymond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond staying calm.
Raymond tries to advance to mount but Oliviera denies him. #T4#
Raymond takes a little break here. Oliviera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Raymond decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oliviera to his feet. #CL#
Raymond moves into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Raymond holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Raymond prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Raymond throws a one two combo.
Raymond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliviera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Oliviera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Raymond clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Raymond wants the takedown. Oliviera is fighting it off but Raymond persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliviera's guard against the cage.
Raymond is in close to Oliviera's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raymond passes into half guard.
Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Raymond tries to pass to full mount but Oliviera defends it. #T1##SU#
Raymond decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Raymond moves into the clinch successfully.
Raymond tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliviera avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Raymond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliviera regains guard immediately.
Oliviera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Oliviera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##ES#
Raymond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raymond swinging wildly here.
A big right from Raymond misses.
As Raymond backs off Oliviera throws a huge counter combo but Raymond manages to avoid it all.
Oliviera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raymond defends well and Oliviera ends up having to push Raymond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raymond misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Oliviera blocks the low kick.
Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Raymond counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Raymond slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Raymond is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Raymond content just to control the position here. #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.
Raymond with a couple of short strikes.#SU#
Raymond stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Oliviera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Raymond pushes Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Raymond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raymond is working Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Raymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Raymond attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliviera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Raymond moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Raymond is trying to break free.
Raymond is trying to break free.
Oliviera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oliviera prevents Raymond from breaking the clinch.
Oliviera throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Raymond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Raymond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raymond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Raymond in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raymond lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Raymond decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sam Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliviera throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Raymond counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliviera is looking to get back to is feet but Raymond passes into side control.
#SUB#
Raymond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliviera, who protects the arm well.
Raymond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliviera on the ground.#T2#
Oliviera being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Raymond stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliviera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##TD#
Raymond pulls guard. #ES#
Raymond pushes Oliviera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raymond cracks Oliviera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sam Raymond is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Raymond shoots in and bounces Oliviera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Raymond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Oliviera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raymond to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Raymond content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Raymond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Raymond looks to land a body kick but Oliviera moved away.#TD#
Raymond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliviera's half guard.
Oliviera scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Raymond manages to mount him!
And that's the end of the fight!
David Oliviera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raymond 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Raymond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martins is defended easily by Raymond.
Martins shoots for a takedown but Raymond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raymond misses with a takedown attempt - Martins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raymond misses with a few strikes there.
Raymond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Raymond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
Martins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raymond is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raymond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Martins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raymond, up you get!
Raymond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raymond tries for a takedown but Martins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raymond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes.
Marcus Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Raymond.
Raymond changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Raymond manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raymond. No joy for Martins on that attempt.
Martins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raymond.
Raymond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raymond is looking to clinch but Martins is avoiding it.
Martins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raymond counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2##CL2#
Raymond clinches.
Raymond tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Martins tries to pull guard but Raymond holds him up against the cage and eventually Martins drops back down to his feet.
Raymond wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
#BC#
Martins manages to break the clinch.
Martins throws a right hand that misses
and Raymond counters with a left to the body.
Martins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raymond misses with a low kick as Martins jumps back.#CL#
Martins moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raymond's efforts to push away.
Martins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raymond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Raymond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Raymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martins shoots in looking for a takedown. Raymond tries to sprawl out of it but Martins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raymond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martins.
Raymond tries to bum rush Martins with a series of wild strikes but Martins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raymond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martins on the side of the head.
Raymond loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martins. That's going to slow Raymond down.
Raymond lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Martins looks for a takedown but Raymond sprawls well.
Martins is breathing heavily.
Martins dives in for a single leg takedown but Raymond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martins is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raymond to keep the fight standing.
Martins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raymond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raymond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raymond working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raymond walks away with a smile on his face. Martins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raymond throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
Raymond misses with a low kick as Martins jumps back.#TD2#
Raymond looking to score a takedown here. Martins is defending well but Raymond drives through and ends up in Martins's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond 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#
Raymond bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Raymond decides to stand back up.
Martins misses with a head kick.
Raymond moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off.
Raymond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raymond somewhat.
Raymond fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Raymond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raymond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martins.
Raymond is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Martins is trying to pull guard but Raymond has him pressed against the cage.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Raymond's takedown attempt.
Marcus Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Raymond.
Raymond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raymond to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Raymond decides to pull guard.
Raymond wants to stand and escape but Martins is having none of it.
Raymond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Martins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##ES2#
Raymond pushes Martins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Raymond fails to land the takedown.
Martins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raymond swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Martins tries to sprawl but Raymond drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Raymond stands up out of the half guard.
Martins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raymond avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD2#
Raymond drives through with a takedown into Martins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raymond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raymond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martins is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Raymond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raymond has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.#T4##SU2#
Raymond gets to his feet. Martins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martins throws a solid leg kick but Raymond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martins.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Raymond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raymond tries to clinch but Martins moves out of range.
Raymond throws a head kick that misses.
Martins slaps away a takedown attempt from Raymond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond tries to work over Martins's front leg with a kick but Martins checks it.
Raymond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins closes the distance and clinches up with Raymond, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes Raymond against the cage but Raymond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raymond has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Raymond misses with a body kick.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raymond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raymond tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raymond defending well as Martins loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Raymond keeps control of Martins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raymond wants to break free but Martins has control.
#TD2#
Raymond pulls guard.
Martins wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
Martins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Martins prevents Raymond from getting back to his feet.
Martins trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raymond throws a shot from downtown. Martins moves away and avoids it.
Martins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raymond tries to move into range but Martins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Raymond drives through with a takedown into Martins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martins kicks Raymond off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Raymond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sam Raymond seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Raymond drives through and clinches with Martins against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martins uses from the top position.
Martins trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Martins wants to pass the guard but Raymond is keeping the position.
Martins stops Raymond from standing up.
Raymond is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Martins preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martins shoots for a double leg takedown but Raymond sprawls well. He's pushed Martins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raymond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Martins backs off Raymond throws a huge counter combo but Martins manages to avoid it all.
Raymond dives in and grabs Martins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martins pushes down on Raymond's head and hops out.
Sam Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Raymond.
#TD2#
Raymond shoots in and gets a takedown into Martins's guard.#T4##SU2#
Raymond gets to his feet - Martins follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Raymond rushes Martins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Raymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martins with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Raymond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Raymond has picked Martins up - he's going for a ride! Raymond dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins wants to control but Raymond is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Raymond is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martins tries to roll over but Raymond keeps him under control.
Marcus Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Raymond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raymond working over Martins with some ground and pound. Martins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Raymond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raymond has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Raymond! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Orban gets caught flat footed, as Raymond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orban controlling Raymond's posture.
Raymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Orban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orban is looking to cinch up a triangle. Raymond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Orban's body to avoid the submission. Orban has instead reached around Raymond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Orban arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kristo Orban!
After winning the bout, Kristo Orban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1136 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Raymond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raymond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Raymond backs off Gonzalez throws a huge counter combo but Raymond manages to avoid it all.
Sam Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raymond wants it to stay on the feet.
Raymond shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raymond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Raymond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Raymond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Raymond is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard. #T1#
Gonzalez trying to mount his opponent but Raymond defends it.
Raymond wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez wants to take a breather but Raymond is having none of it.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Raymond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raymond is holding on for now.
Raymond is concentrating on defense, preventing Gonzalez from advancing position.
Gonzalez lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond trying to hold on to Gonzalez's head to control him but Gonzalez postures up.
#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.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.#ES#
Raymond makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Raymond throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.#TD#
Raymond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez pushes Raymond off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Raymond, which made it look bad.
Raymond lands a jab.#T3#
Raymond misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range. #TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gonzalez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
Raymond struggling a bit here.
Gonzalez in side control, throwing shots but Raymond defends.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Raymond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Raymond sneaks out the side door and pushes Gonzalez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
A big right from Raymond misses.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
enabling Raymond to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez defending well as Raymond loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raymond swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raymond tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raymond to the ground. Raymond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raymond.
Gonzalez throws a counter combo.
Raymond misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Raymond circles away.
Raymond tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raymond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raymond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Gonzalez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 Sam Raymond will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raymond throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Raymond only half commits.
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Raymond slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raymond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gonzalez sprawls and moves away.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Raymond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sam Raymond is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Raymond has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond throws a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Raymond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzalez!
Manuel Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raymond is staying tight to Gonzalez's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SU#
Raymond stands up and beckons Gonzalez to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raymond swivels and escapes.
Sam Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Raymond fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Raymond is having none of it. #TD#
Raymond is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzalez's half guard.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Raymond has control of the leg. #SU#
Raymond decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Raymond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gonzalez.
Raymond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raymond scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!
A head kick misses from Raymond.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raymond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.#CL#
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch.
Raymond is trying to break free.#T3##TD#
Raymond pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez won't allow Raymond to get back to his feet.
Raymond trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
Raymond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Raymond wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raymond uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond has control of an arm but Gonzalez manages to advance to Raymond's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raymond defends it nicely.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?#TD#
Raymond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Raymond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gonzalez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sam Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez as Raymond shoots in.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Raymond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raymond continues to drive forward.
Raymond tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Raymond sprawls well.
Sam Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Raymond. Raymond gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Raymond takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Raymond manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Raymond lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raymond pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Raymond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Raymond eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Raymond working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raymond works his way into side control.
Raymond works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Raymond lands a few punches from side control.#T3##SU#
Raymond decides to stand back up.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Raymond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raymond cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gonzalez falls to his knees and Raymond 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 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Raymond! |
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