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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Aaldenberg with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaldenberg goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Gray's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gray's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gray looking for a takedown.
Aaldenberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gray is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrianus Aaldenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaldenberg is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaldenberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaldenberg is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray has Aaldenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaldenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gray is pressed up against the cage. Aaldenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gray down to the mat. Gray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Gray digs a good body shot into Aaldenberg's ribs.
Gray misses with a hook. Aaldenberg ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Gray pushes Aaldenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Aaldenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray has Aaldenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aaldenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aaldenberg looking for a takedown.
Aaldenberg is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaldenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle.
Aaldenberg is looking for a takedown.
Aaldenberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aaldenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray goes for a takedown attempt but Aaldenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Gray takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray tries for a takedown but Aaldenberg manages to get underhooks.
Aaldenberg is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aaldenberg wants a takedown.
Aaldenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaldenberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aaldenberg is defending well.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Aaldenberg goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Adrianus Aaldenberg has been cut.
Aaldenberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gray thuds a left hand into Aaldenberg's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aaldenberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray, which made it look bad.
Gray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aaldenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Aaldenberg persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
Adrianus Aaldenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Gray.#CL2#
Gray moves into the clinch.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Aaldenberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Aaldenberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aaldenberg.
Aaldenberg is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray goes for a takedown attempt but Aaldenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aaldenberg under the eye.
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aaldenberg tries for a takedown but Gray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaldenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrianus Aaldenberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Gray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gray.#TD#
Aaldenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gray!
Gray tries to escape but Aaldenberg is in control. #SUB#
Aaldenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Aaldenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Aaldenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Aaldenberg has hold of Gray's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gray seems comfortable defending it but Aaldenberg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gray is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gray is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Aaldenberg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrianus Aaldenberg!
Adrianus Aaldenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
Etxeberria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Etxeberria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Etxeberria gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Ezra Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bráulio Etxeberria.
Etxeberria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Etxeberria off to one side.
Gray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gray feints and then cracks Etxeberria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Etxeberria down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Gray.
Etxeberria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gray punishes Etxeberria's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Etxeberria walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.#T1##TD2#
Etxeberria scores with a takedown into Gray's guard.
Etxeberria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Etxeberria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Etxeberria not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Etxeberria fails with the takedown
and Gray makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Etxeberria really felt that one!#T3#
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray is looking to counter the offense by Etxeberria and move into the clinch.
Etxeberria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Gray cracks Etxeberria with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Etxeberria takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gray throws Etxeberria to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Etxeberria lands in his opponent's guard.
Gray is looking to stand back up but Etxeberria counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gray. #T4##REVR#
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Etxeberria wants to pass the guard but Gray is defending well.
Etxeberria is taking a breather. Gray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Gray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Etxeberria with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Etxeberria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Etxeberria off to one side.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.
Ezra Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bráulio Etxeberria.
Etxeberria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Etxeberria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Etxeberria misses with a takedown attempt
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Ezra Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Etxeberria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Gray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Etxeberria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Etxeberria moves out of range easily.
Gray throws a right hand that Etxeberria ducks under and follows up with a left that Etxeberria also avoids with ease.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Etxeberria takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Etxeberria pushes him off.
Gray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Etxeberria fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gray sprawls well initially but Etxeberria persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gray looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB2#
Etxeberria is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gray tries to get out of the position.
Gray is trying to stand back up but Etxeberria is controlling him
Etxeberria seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Etxeberria is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gray is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bráulio Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
FLC 3
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Kristopher Henderson has been cut.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray lands a big head kick that sends Henderson to the canvas! Gray follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Gray!
Ezra Gray took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FLC 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Gray tries to clinch up.
Gambino throws a fast counter high kick but Gray manages to duck under it in time.
Gray takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Gray pushes Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray misses with some punches.
Gambino prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gambino blocks a body shot from Gray.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Gambino avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gambino misses with some punches.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
Gambino has Gray pressed against the cage.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gambino prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray works on Gambino's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray.
Gambino misses with some punches.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Gray lands a right hand.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Gambino working aggressively here.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gambino misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Gambino blocks a body shot from Gray.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gambino prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambino.
Gambino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray lands a body shot.
Gambino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grays head.
Gray misses with some punches.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Gambino.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Gambino is rocked!
Gray working aggressively here.
Gambino is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambino.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambino blocking some punches.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Gray.
Gambino seems to have recovered his senses.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Gray has closed the distance and engaged Gambino in a clinch.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gambino working aggressively here.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambino misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Gray.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray tries to work over Gambino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gambino scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gambino's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gambino drops to his knees and Gray pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Gray!
Ezra Gray took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q (Lowest price in Vegas) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Fight Lab 1
Date: Mar 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Gambino throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnny Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gray forces Gambino back against the cage and clinches.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gray.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gambino's elbow.
Gambino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gambino has Gray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gambino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino misses with a head kick.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gambino paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Gray clinches with his opponent.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Gambino pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gambino is looking for a triangle but Gray pushes his legs off easily.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gambino is controlling Gray's posture.
Gambino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gambino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray trying to control but Gambino is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gambino tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray. #T3#
Gambino prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray is pressed up against the cage. Gambino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gray down to the mat. Gray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gambino keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gambino.
Gambino has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Gambino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gambino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gray pushes Gambino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gambino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray is leaning against Gambino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gambino wants a takedown.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambino is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gray is defending well.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gambino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle.
Gambino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
Gambino has a takedown stuffed.
Gambino is breathing heavily.
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!#CL2#
Gambino tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Gray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gambino or not.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gray tries to clinch up but Gambino circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gray moves into range and clinches up with Gambino.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gray misses with some punches.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gambino tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino is trying to pull guard but Gray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
Gambino takes a shot to the head.
Gambino is trying to push Gray away but Gray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gambino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ezra Gray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Gambino pulls guard. #T1#
Gray wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving.
Gray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gambino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gambino keeping full guard, as Gray tries to pass.
Gambino wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
Gambino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Gambino is keeping the position.
Gray wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gambino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gambino swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.#CL2#
Gray moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Gambino controls his hands.
#TD#
Gambino pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gambino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gambino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gambino tries to get out of the position.
Gray preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gambino is trying to control the position but Gray postures up. #SUB#
Gray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gambino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gray has managed to get both his arms back between Gambino's legs - danger averted.
Gray wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving.
Gambino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gambino seems keen to control Gray's posture.
Gambino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gambino has Gray pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gambino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Gambino ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gambino with a body shot.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray tries a body shot but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Gambino back against the cage.
Gambino has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gray after a bit of a struggle.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Gambino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Gambino avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Gambino wants to take the fight to the mat but Gray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gambino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambino. #T1#
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gambino is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambino.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray is pressed up against the cage. Gambino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gray down to the mat. Gray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gray clinches up with Gambino and pushes him back against the cage.
Gambino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray lands a right hand.
Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gambino backwards. #ROC2#Gambino is rocked!
Gray misses with some punches.
Oh Gambino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
A hook to the body from Gray.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambino.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray cracks Gambino with a nice body shot.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambino blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gambino.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gambino seems to have got his legs back now.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Gambino.
Gray misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gambino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Ezra Gray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Gray has Gambino up against the cage in a clinch.
Gambino effectively controlling the action here.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Gambino jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gambino.
Gray unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gambino! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gray is unloading with more strikes now! Gambino drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Gray! |
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