PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Gamuare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reece Clifton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gamuare
vs
Clifton

176 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Gamuare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reece Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Clifton - just one landing.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown but Gamuare shows good takedown defense.
Gamuare takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clifton shoots for a takedown but Gamuare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clifton keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamuare stuffs the takedown.
Ronald Gamuare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Clifton.
Gamuare shoots in but no luck this time.
Clifton fails with the takedown.
Gamuare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamuare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clifton misses with a double jab.
Clifton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamuare.
Clifton throws the left hand but Gamuare avoids the punch easily.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamuare slips a jab and a cross from Clifton.
Clifton looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Gamuare, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Gamuare against the cage but Gamuare circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamuare looks to score with a jab to the body but Clifton is just out of range.
Gamuare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gamuare pinned against the cage. Gamuare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clifton shoots in for a double leg but Gamuare sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamuare shoots in looking for a takedown but Clifton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamuare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gamuare.
A punch combination from Gamuare misses.
Gamuare lands with a slapping head kick.
Gamuare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clifton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gamuare somewhat.
Gamuare lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clifton's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamuare shoots in looking for a takedown. Clifton tries to sprawl out of it but Gamuare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clifton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clifton throws a right and a left that Gamuare avoids nicely.
Gamuare fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gamuare.
Gamuare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gamuare instigates a clinch.
Gamuare is working for takedown but Clifton is calmly controlling the position for now.

Clifton pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clifton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamuare defends well.

Gamuare drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamuare jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gamuare manages to get himself to full guard.
Gamuare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clifton throwing strikes from guard but Gamuare blocks nicely.
Gamuare being controlled here, momentarily.
Clifton is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamuare has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamuare has wrist control.
Clifton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clifton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamuare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clifton throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clifton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clifton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clifton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clifton pushing down on Gamuare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clifton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gamuare's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clifton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clifton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clifton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Clifton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clifton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gamuare eats them both and turns towards Clifton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clifton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clifton fails to land with a series of punches.
Clifton moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Clifton.
Reece Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton misses with the combination.
Clifton throws a series of punches but Gamuare moves out of range.
Clifton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gamuare fails with the takedown.
Clifton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gamuare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamuare shoots in for a takedown but Clifton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Gamuare. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clifton misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clifton is defended easily by Gamuare.
Gamuare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clifton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gamuare.
No joy there for Clifton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamuare goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamuare sprawls well. Gamuare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
Clifton throws a right hand that Gamuare ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamuare also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamuare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clifton's waist but Clifton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamuare off to one side.
Clifton misses with a combination
and Gamuare counters with a head kick.
Clifton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamuare defends it nicely.
Clifton throws a hook but Gamuare blocks it.
No joy there for Clifton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamuare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clifton pinned against the cage. Clifton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clifton has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton looks to land a combination but Gamuare avoids it well.

Gamuare moves into the clinch.
Gamuare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clifton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gamuare jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clifton walks away with a smile on his face. Gamuare gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamuare.
Ronald Gamuare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamuare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gamuare scores with a head kick. Clifton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clifton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gamuare thumps Clifton with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamuare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reece Clifton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Clifton.
Gamuare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clifton swivels and escapes.
Gamuare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clifton.

Gamuare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Clifton drags the fight down to the ground.

Clifton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamuare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamuare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Clifton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Clifton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gamuare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clifton shoots in but Gamuare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gamuare has a takedown stuffed.
Gamuare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clifton as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Gamuare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamuare shoots in looking for a takedown but Clifton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamuare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamuare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamuare takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clifton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clifton misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton misses with an uppercut.
Gamuare tries to clinch there but Clifton circles away.
Clifton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clifton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gamuare.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamuare looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gamuare tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clifton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamuare drops his hands momentarily and Clifton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clifton lands a two punch combo.
Gamuare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
No joy there for Gamuare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clifton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gamuare to the ground. Clifton is now in Gamuare's guard.
Clifton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gamuare's head.
Gamuare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Gamuare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamuare manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gamuare.
Clifton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamuare misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gamuare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clifton on the ground.
Clifton is looking to improve his position but Gamuare isn't that keen on the idea.
Gamuare trying to control but Clifton is having none of it.
Clifton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reece Clifton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clifton wants to control but Gamuare is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamuare tries to control but Clifton wriggling away.
Clifton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clifton wants to hold on but Gamuare pushes him away.
Clifton can't escape the position.
Clifton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gamuare looking for a guillotine from mount but Clifton is having none of it.
Clifton wants to control but Gamuare is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Clifton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clifton 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Clifton!