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DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Ray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorn sprawls well. Thorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ray gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a left to the body.
Ray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn jabs at Ray's body.
Good exchange - Thorn coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ray shoots in for a double leg but Thorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorn pinned against the cage. Thorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray shoots and misses
and Thorn counters with an outside leg kick.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Thorn connects with a body shot.
Ray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorn looks to land a combination. Ray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Thorn lands with a cross. #T1#
Thorn plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Ray swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Ray face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Allistar Thorn!
The defeated Stevie Ray had this to say: 'It's been a tough road but thank you for all the support. '.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 26
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Kharlamov.
A lazy left from Ray finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Kharlamov, which made it look bad.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray shoots in looking for a takedown. Kharlamov tries to sprawl out of it but Ray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kharlamov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ray with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with a hook.
Kharlamov defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Kharlamov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray looking for a takedown.
Ray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Ray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharlamov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Kharlamov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kharlamov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kharlamov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kharlamov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ray has hold of Kharlamov's hands but Kharlamov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kharlamov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well. #T2#
Kharlamov stalling.
Kharlamov is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now.
Kharlamov is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kharlamov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kharlamov. #T3#
Kharlamov working Ray over with strikes.
Ray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Kharlamov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ray taking some punishment here, with Kharlamov in his half guard.
Kharlamov prevents Ray from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Kharlamov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Kharlamov there.
Kharlamov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Kharlamov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kharlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ray sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kharlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ray sees it coming and defends easily.
Kharlamov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray is looking to escape.
Kharlamov is controlling the pace.
#ES#
Ray kicks off Kharlamov and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kharlamov rushes Ray and presses him up against the cage.
Kharlamov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ray goes for a takedown attempt but Kharlamov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kharlamov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kharlamov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ray on his heels. He'll look to pass Ray's guard now, I'm sure.
Kharlamov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kharlamov works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Kharlamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Kharlamov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Kharlamov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kharlamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kharlamov throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Kharlamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray wants to get back to his feet but Kharlamov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kharlamov is standing up over Ray. Ray looks to escape but Kharlamov dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Kharlamov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kharlamov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kharlamov tries to advance to mount but Ray denies him.
A lull in the action here as Kharlamov stalls from top position.
Kharlamov is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Kharlamov trying to control the position but Ray is working away.
Kharlamov lands an elbow.
Kharlamov wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
Kharlamov in side control, throwing shots but Ray defends.
Anton Kharlamov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kharlamov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ray taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Kharlamov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kharlamov's guard! Nice work there by Ray!
Kharlamov working a defensive guard here.
Kharlamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Kharlamov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kharlamov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ray.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
Ray trying to control but Kharlamov is working from the bottom.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray stops Kharlamov from standing up.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray postures up in Kharlamov's guard and throws a big left but Kharlamov blocks it. #SUB2#
Kharlamov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Kharlamov's brow.
Ray stops Kharlamov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kharlamov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray is defended easily by Kharlamov.
A countering left hand to the body from Kharlamov misses.
Kharlamov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Kharlamov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov is stalling here.
Ray can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Kharlamov breaks from the clinch.
Ray fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kharlamov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kharlamov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharlamov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray has Kharlamov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kharlamov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharlamov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kharlamov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Kharlamov has hold of one of Ray's legs. Ray is fighting the takedown attempt but Kharlamov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Kharlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Kharlamov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kharlamov lands a couple of digs.
Kharlamov wants to stand but Ray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kharlamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray keeping full guard, as Kharlamov tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kharlamov controls the pace.
Kharlamov wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kharlamov shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kharlamov looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Kharlamov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kharlamov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Kharlamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Kharlamov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Kharlamov throwing strikes but missing.
Ray keeping full guard, as Kharlamov tries to pass.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharlamov lands a couple of elbows.
Kharlamov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kharlamov wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Ray is looking to stand up but Kharlamov isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kharlamov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Kharlamov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Kharlamov.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Kharlamov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kharlamov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kharlamov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharlamov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kharlamov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kharlamov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kharlamov!
Our winner, Anton Kharlamov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Stevie Ray spoke after the fight, saying 'It was his night. Congratulations, but I'll be back.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mista goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mista shoots in but no luck this time.
Mista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mista.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and gets a takedown into Mista's guard.
Mista scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ray postures up in Mista's guard and throws a big left but Mista blocks it.
Mista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Mista pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
Mista is controlling Ray's posture.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Mista 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.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Mista pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mista keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Mista trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mista is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ray distracts Mista with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up in Mista's guard and throws a big left but Mista blocks it.
Mista keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mista trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mista strikes from his own guard.
Mista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mista throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mista!
Mista manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mista wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it.
Mista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mista drops an elbow to the side of Ray's head.
Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Ray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mista working Ray over with strikes.
Mista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
Mista missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though.
Mista tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mista is nestled in close to Ray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ray is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pasha Mista will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Mista fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ray to the ground. Mista is now in Ray's guard.
Ray is looking to stand back up but Mista counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ray. #REVB#
Mista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though.
Mista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mista slips a nice elbow through Ray's hands, connecting with Ray's forehead.
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. Mista connects with a nice short shot to Ray's temple.
Ray is trying to stand back up but Mista is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mista thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.
Ray is staying active underneath Mista, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mista thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mista is trying to control the action in half guard but Ray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mista has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Mista stops Ray from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mista lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Mista is working for a submission of some sort.
Mista working Ray over with strikes.
Ray pushes Mista off looking to stand but Mista dives back in and keeps control.
Mista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ray pushes Mista off looking to stand but Mista dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mista working the head and body with strikes.
Mista trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away.
Mista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mista throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ray to regain full guard.
Mista chips away with some ground and pound.
Mista throws a strike but Ray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ray is fighting to break Mista's control of his arms but Mista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mista working a defensive guard here.
Mista is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mista's head.
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ray works over Mista with some ground and pound from guard.
Mista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray wants to control from the top but Mista keeps moving.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
Mista wants to sweep but no luck.
Mista looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mista trying to control the position.
#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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mista explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mista wants it to stay on the feet.
Mista clobbers Ray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasha Mista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Ray.
Ray is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mista lands in his opponent's guard.
Mista throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasha Mista 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#
Mista scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Mista changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mista tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mista is controlling him well.
Mista lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ray down.
Ray is not content to let Mista control the position.
Pasha Mista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mista has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Ray parries the strikes from Mista easily there. Mista is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ray to escape.
Mista working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Mista's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mista working the head with strikes.
Mista trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
Mista cracks Ray with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Mista is putting a hurting on Ray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mista lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mista controls the position.
Mista has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray taking a bit of punishment here - Mista scoring with strikes.
Mista works to advance to full mount. Ray defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Mista landing shots from mount.
Mista working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Ray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mista is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ray can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mista postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ray looks a forlorn figure.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mista breaks from Ray's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mista trying to control but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pasha Mista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mista lands a big shot there that rocks Ray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mista controlling from the full mount.
Ray is in a horrible position here. Mista smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevie Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mista controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasha Mista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mista 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasha Mista!
During a confident post fight interview, Pasha Mista thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Stevie Ray had this to say: 'It was his night. Congratulations, but I'll be back.'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Cage throws a front kick that sends Ray stumbling back into the cage.
Stevie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cage gets caught flat footed, as Ray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ray with a nice head shot there.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Cage is rocked!
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cage is still in real trouble! Can Ray finish him?
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray gets to his feet and stands over Cage, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cage felt that one! Ray unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cage from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Ray!
During a confident post fight interview, Stevie Ray thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 16
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vrhovec's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vrhovec trying to control the position.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vrhovec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ray distracts Vrhovec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrhovec is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray has Vrhovec pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrhovec is one step ahead there. #T1#
Vrhovec wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Vrhovec looking to pass the guard.
Ray seems keen to control Vrhovec's posture.
Vrhovec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray seems keen to control Vrhovec's posture.
Ray wants to sweep here but Vrhovec controlling him for the moment.
Vrhovec trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray has Vrhovec pulled in close to control his posture.
Vrhovec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrhovec defends it easily.#T3#
Vrhovec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Vrhovec from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Ray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ray slips a nice elbow through Vrhovec's hands, connecting with Vrhovec's forehead.#T4#
Vrhovec wants to get back to full guard.
Ray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrhovec can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrhovec taking some punishment here, with Ray in his half guard.
Vrhovec gets back to full guard.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vrhovec keeps moving.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray won't allow Vrhovec to sweep him here.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrhovec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Vrhovec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vrhovec controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrhovec's brow.
Ray cracks Vrhovec with a solid left hand.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
Vrhovec working a defensive guard here.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ray distracts Vrhovec with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray looking to pass the guard.
Vrhovec looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Vrhovec has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrhovec can do to turn this around?
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vrhovec trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vrhovec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Vrhovec's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Ray works over Vrhovec with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vrhovec tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Ray stands up from Vrhovec's guard - Ray perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrhovec tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrhovec to the ground. Vrhovec escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Vrhovec moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrhovec - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrhovec gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovec prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Ray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vrhovec pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vrhovec!
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ray looks up at the clock and then as Vrhovec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ray working the ground and pound.
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray is putting a hurting on Vrhovec here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Ray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Ray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ray lands an elbow.
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!
Vrhovec tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Vrhovec takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vrhovec sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vrhovec is looking to improve his position.
Ray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ray lands a nice short elbow.
Ray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vrhovec with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vrhovec is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Ray 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#
Ray shoots for a double leg takedown but Vrhovec sprawls well. He's pushed Ray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Ray shoots in and bounces Vrhovec off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrhovec's brow.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray wants to control from the top but Vrhovec keeps moving.
Ray is working Vrhovec over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovec looking to control.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.
Vrhovec keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ray stands up over Vrhovec, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vrhovec has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
Vrhovec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vrhovec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Vrhovec counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vrhovec.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrhovec lands a body shot.
Vrhovec lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Ray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vrhovec pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vrhovec turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Ray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vrhovec's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Vrhovec tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ray controls his leg.
Ray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vrhovec trying to pass the guard but Ray defending well. #T3#
Ray is concentrating on defense, preventing Vrhovec from advancing position.
Vrhovec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stevie Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrhovec has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ray works to full guard.
Vrhovec wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Vrhovec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrhovec is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrhovec trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ray with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Vrhovec holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ray is working for takedown but Vrhovec is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vrhovec has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Vrhovec drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrhovec wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Gordan Vrhovec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stevie Ray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Ray!
Stevie Ray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Lee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ray keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Ray manages to pull guard.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee wants to stand but Ray has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ray is controlling Lee's posture.
Ray has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ray is adopting a defensive guard.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SU#
Lee stands and steps away. Ray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ray throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Ray feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Ray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Ray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##TD2#
Ray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ray lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ray is aware though and is defending well.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ray scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Ray 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. #SUB2#
Ray looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ray is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee is trying to escape and Ray transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ray! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevie Ray!
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