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Event:
FARTMMA 32
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ray's head.#CUT#
It looks like CJ Ray has been cut.
A head kick by Riot misses
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ray's back!
Riot avoiding Ray 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Riot is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ray defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ray trying to control the hands but Riot breaks the grip. #T1##SUB#
Riot looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ray is controlling Riot 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Riot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ray works over Riot with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray is in close to Riot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray with a nice head shot there.
Riot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Riot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ray defends well.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
Riot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ray controls the pace.
Ray postures up and lands a big shot to Riot's brow. #SUB#
Riot is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ray throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Riot's body to avoid the submission. Riot has instead reached around Ray's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Riot arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Riot!
After winning the bout, Tony Riot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
CJ Ray spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent worked hard for his victory today. Give him a hand. '.
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Event:
FARTMMA 25
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ray misses with a combination
and Teach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Ray.
An attempted straight right counter from Teach misses the target.
Ray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a right hook to the body.
Ray misses with a combination
enabling Teach to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Teach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Teach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Teach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray lunges at Teach with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teach's hand.
Ray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ray feints a jab promting Teach to slip. Ray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Teach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ray has knocked Teach down with a huge combo! Ray steps away and waves a wobbly Teach back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray shoots for a double leg takedown but Teach sprawls well. He's pushed Ray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teach throws a big counter combination but Ray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ray misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ray shoots in for a double leg but Teach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marshall Teach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Ray.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teach sprawls well. Teach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ray gets slowly back to his feet.
Teach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ray looks winded!
Ray looks to land a right hand but Teach moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Teach feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray throws a lazy uppercut
and Teach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ray thinking.
CJ Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
Ray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teach looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Teach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ray.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ray. Teach shrugs it off though. #T3#
A head kick by Ray misses #TD#
and Teach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ray!
Teach is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teach is working Ray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Teach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ray struggling a bit here.
Teach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ray is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Teach's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Teach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ray has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Ray taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ray can't do much from the bottom here.
Teach trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Teach.
Ray regains half guard, as Teach was trying to land strikes.
Ray trying to control but Teach postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Ray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Teach counters with a left to the body.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Teach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ray misses with a hook
and Teach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ray throws a head kick but Teach moves out of range.
A cross from Ray lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray shoots and misses
and Ray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Teach counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Teach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ray is breathing heavily.#T1#
Teach postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it.
Teach trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Teach landing with the ground and pound.
Teach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Teach from controlling successfully.
Teach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teach trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall Teach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teach sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ray's guard.
Ray is trying to control but can't.
Teach wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
Teach winds up and cracks Ray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ray is refusing to be controlled, as Teach sits in half guard.
Ray is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ray can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Teach uses his free foot to push down on Ray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ray.
Ray is squirming around, avoiding Teach's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Teach connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Teach working for a submission but Ray is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Teach is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ray has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ray!
Teach keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully. #T4#
Teach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray landing with the ground and pound.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Teach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teach wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Ray trying to control but Teach is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Teach dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ray tries for a takedown but Teach circles away easily
and Teach counters with a stiff right hand.
CJ Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ray throws a low kick but Teach moves out of range easily.
Teach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ray looks for a takedown but Teach sprawls well.
Teach is looking to counter punch.
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Teach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ray misses with a combination
and Teach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teach counters with a right hand to the body.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Teach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray misses with a leg kick
letting Teach counter with a right hand.
Ray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teach counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CJ Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ray.
Teach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marshall Teach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Ray.
A shot to the body from Ray misses
and Teach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teach counters with a right hand to the body.
Teach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
As Ray looks to move away, Teach throws a big counter combo but Ray just gets out of the way.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
Ray misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Ray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Teach counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ray won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ray is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Teach.
Ray is letting Teach control him for a moment. #SUB#
Teach tries for a kimura but Ray is defending well.
Teach trying to control the position but Ray is working away. #T3#
Teach working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ray tries to bench press Teach off him but Teach keeps the position.
Teach is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray is trying to control Teach's posture but Teach avoids it.
Teach lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Teach misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Teach.
Ray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ray defending against the ground and pound.
Teach is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Teach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teach 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.#SUB#
Teach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teach is trying to ground and pound but Ray uses the momentary lack of control by Teach to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Teach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Teach!
During a confident post fight interview, Marshall Teach thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
CJ Ray spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent worked hard for his victory today. Give him a hand. '.
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Event:
GR 13: Kaiba vs. Xavier
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Ray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Battist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Battist counters with a nice right hand that sends Ray toppling to the canvas! Ray scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Battist finish him?!#ROC#
Ray is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like CJ Ray has been cut.
Battist ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ray out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Battist!
Cody Battist is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Cody Battist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
CJ Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent worked hard for his victory today. Give him a hand. '.
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Event:
GR 9: Mallone vs Llban
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Jenkins. #CUT2#
It looks like CJ Ray has been cut.#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ray as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
Jenkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jenkins darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ray tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Ray won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.
Ray can't get the takedown.
Ray misses with some punches.
Ray leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Jenkins has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins is working Ray over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ray stalling in the clinch but Jenkins improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Ray is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Ray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Jenkins pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray has been working on his balance at Tycoon Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Ray is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Ray can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jenkins forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins is looking to control Ray's arms but Ray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jenkins.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.#T4#
Ray looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.
Jenkins gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.
Jenkins gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ray's face.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A A Ron Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Ray is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A A Ron Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Ray's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jenkins avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Jenkins on the inside.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into Ray's ribcage.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
Ray feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Ray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Ray is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Ray stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ray takes an elbow to the temple.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ray's face.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ray.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
Ray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jenkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. Ray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ray looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well. #KD2#
Jenkins lands a big head kick that sends Ray tumbling to the mat! Jenkins takes a step backwards and waves Ray back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ray is rocked!#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Ray 's eye. #T3#
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ray gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
A knee to the head by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off. #KD2#
Jenkins drops Ray with a big knee straight up the middle! Ray is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Ray tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ray takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A clash of legs there as Jenkins blocks the low kick.
Jenkins wants to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Ray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkins after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray takes a knee to the side of the body.
A A Ron Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Jenkins has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A A Ron Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Ray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Ray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jenkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Ray won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
Ray tries to stall but Jenkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Ray wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but Ray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Ray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ray stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position. #T1##SU#
Ray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ray is looking to land body kicks.
Ray misses with a low kick.
Ray throws a lazy head kick
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that stops Ray in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ray manages to end up in side control.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Ray is dominant here and he's now got Jenkins's back!#T2#
Ray scores with punches and elbows.
Jenkins is trapped and Ray is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ray has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jenkins is in real trouble here. Ray gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jenkins is tapping out! Ray wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Ray!
CJ Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
A A Ron Jenkins was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent simply wanted it more than I did. I am going to reevaluate my game plan and come back stronger. '.
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Event:
GR 5: Xavier vs Burrow
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Ray.#CUT#
It looks like Ogg Bogg has been cut.
Bogg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ray is fending him off so far but Bogg persists. Nope, Ray circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray misses with a few strikes there.
Bogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ray swivels and escapes.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Bogg. Bogg gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
CJ Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogg Bogg.
Bogg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Bogg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bogg lands in his opponent's guard.
Ray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogg wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bogg wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
#T1#
Ray tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ray content to control rather than advance.
Bogg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bogg is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bogg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bogg regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bogg on the ground.#SUB2#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Bogg's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Ray postures up.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bogg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ray chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ray is looking to stand up but Bogg won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogg is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bogg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ray escapes and throws Bogg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bogg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogg is looking to regain half guard here but Ray keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ogg Bogg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bogg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ray as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bogg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bogg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogg can do to turn this around?
Ray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Bogg is controlling him.
Bogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Ray manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Bogg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
CJ Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ray is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogg.
Bogg 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. #T1#
Bogg is just content to waste time from the top position. Ray takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Bogg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ray! #REVR#
Bogg is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it.
Bogg is looking for a sweep.
Bogg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ray prevents Bogg from getting the reversal.
Ray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Bogg is looking to get to half guard.
Ray wants to control the action but instead Bogg gets a body lock and reverses into Ray's guard! Nice work!
Ray trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bogg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bogg, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bogg has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Ray is looking to stand up but Bogg won't let him. #SUB2#
Bogg is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Bogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogg is breathing heavily.
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bogg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ray has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Bogg looking for submissions off his back.
Ray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.#SUB2#
Bogg actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ray in particular looking to stall.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray working Bogg over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ogg Bogg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ray pinned against the cage. Ray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ray defends well and Bogg ends up having to push Ray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ray scores with a nice strike.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogg.
Bogg closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Bogg pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CJ Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogg Bogg.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Bogg's leg but Bogg calmly moves out of range.
Ray scores with a decent looking hook.
Ray connects with a jab.
Bogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to clinch there but Bogg circles away.
Bogg checks a leg kick.
Bogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogg circles away.
#T1#
Bogg shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Bogg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bogg checks a leg kick.
Bogg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ray throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bogg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bogg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ray defends it well.
Bogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bogg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
Ray is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Bogg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ray is trying to stand up here but Bogg is controlling him well.
CJ Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bogg is keen to just control but Ray is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bogg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bogg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Bogg from controlling successfully.
Bogg wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bogg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogg has Ray in his guard.#REVR#
Ray forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Ray with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bogg moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bogg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bogg.
Bogg tries to bench press Ray off him but Ray keeps the position.
Ogg Bogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray working the ground and pound from side control.
Bogg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Ray decides to stand back up. Ray steps back and let's Bogg get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogg.
#TD2#
Bogg gets a double leg takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogg is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Ray!
A relieved looking CJ Ray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GR 2: Kimura vs Jofre
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kwadwo lands a glancing blow to the side of Ray's head.
Ray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwadwo's waist but Kwadwo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ray off to one side.
Kwadwo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwadwo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwadwo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwadwo with a hook.
Kwadwo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwadwo!
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!
Kwadwo dips to his left and cracks Ray with an uppercut!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ray.
Ray looks winded!
Ray is putting a hurting on Kwadwo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ray fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ray trying to control the position but Kwadwo is working away. #T1#
Ray working the strikes but Kwadwo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ray with the ground and pound but Kwadwo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kwadwo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ray pushes down on Kwadwo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ray maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kwadwo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ray has cracked it and Kwadwo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Ray!
An out of breath CJ Ray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Ray both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Villarreal has been cut.
Villarreal dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Ray throws a combination that misses
and Villarreal counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray misses with a combination
#TD#
and Villarreal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray looks winded!
Villarreal throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Villarreal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Villarreal shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Villarreal misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Ray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Villarreal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Villarreal pushes Ray off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Villarreal really is a fat lump.#T1##CL#
Villarreal clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villarreal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Villarreal closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Villarreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ray walks away with a smile on his face. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Villarreal throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease.
Ray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villarreal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villarreal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villarreal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Villarreal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray throws a series of punches but Villarreal avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Villarreal drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Villarreal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Villarreal throws a push kick but Ray slaps the foot to one side.
Villarreal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Villarreal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray swings widly with a right hand
and Villarreal counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Villarreal to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Ray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Villarreal's guard.
Ray trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ray won't allow Villarreal to sweep him here.
Villarreal looking to control.
Villarreal keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Villarreal.
Villarreal trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ray trying to control but Villarreal is working from the bottom.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from Villarreal.
Ray 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.
Villarreal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Villarreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Villarreal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ray's guard. #REVR##SU#
Villarreal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Villarreal throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Villarreal misses.
Villarreal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ray circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Villarreal has one foot on Ray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Villarreal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Villarreal's cut.
That's time! Villarreal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Villarreal clinches up with Ray and pushes him back against the cage.
Villarreal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ray can do to turn this around?#BC#
Villarreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Villarreal moved out of range nicely.
Villarreal tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ray gets a double leg takedown into Villarreal's guard.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Villarreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray cracks Villarreal with a solid left hand.
Villarreal controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Villarreal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray wants to control from the top but Villarreal keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Villarreal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Ray is sitting in close to Villarreal's body. Villarreal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ray is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ray is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Villarreal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Villarreal!
The defeated CJ Ray had this to say: 'My opponent worked hard for his victory today. Give him a hand. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Man lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ray backs up against the cage.
Ray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Ray settles back down.
Man throws a counter combo.
Man displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Man lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Man scores with a three punch combo!
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Ray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ray avoids it really well and circles away.
Ray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Man goes for a double leg but Ray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ray continues to drive forward.#T1##CL2#
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ray, pushing him back against the cage.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Ray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man 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 winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ray trying to control the pace.
Ray works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ray cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ray landing punches.
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 sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man gets back to half guard.
Man looks winded!#T3#
Ray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ray working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Ray frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ray raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ray postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Ray with shots to the head and body - Man looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Man is rocked!
Ray looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
Man is still in real trouble! Can Ray finish him?
Ray unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Man wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ray celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Ray!
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