PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. Crowe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Gordus Clay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Clay
vs
Crowe

201 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
290 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harlan Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but Crowe defends it.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clay thows a huge punch but Crowe dodges it nicely.
Crowe won't allow Clay to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay wants to advance to full mount but Crowe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe pulls Clay in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clay trying to control the action but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowe defending well though.
Clay 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.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Clay not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Crowe's head.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay slips a nice elbow through Crowe's hands, connecting with Crowe's forehead.
Crowe manages to get to full guard.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Crowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Crowe!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clay holds on and takes a little breather.
Clay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowe passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crowe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Clay can't keep his opponent in guard - Crowe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clay wants to control but Crowe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Clay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe with a nice head shot there.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.

Clay has his foot on Crowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowe works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordus Clay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Crowe settles back down.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Crowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.

Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Clay postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowe is trying to keep Clay in close.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clay regains half guard.
Crowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Crowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crowe trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Crowe is just content to waste time from the top position. Clay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordus Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay being controlled here, momentarily.
Crowe won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Clay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crowe!
Clay sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crowe hang on?

It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe is trying desperately to improve position.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crowe is looking to escape.
Clay avoids the attempt from Crowe to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay throws some wild stikes that Crowe manages to avoid easily.
Clay 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordus Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harlan Crowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Crowe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That has opened up Harlan Crowe's cut even more.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowe swivels and escapes.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.
Crowe lands with an overhand left.
Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe trying to control but Clay postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe controlling the position for now.
Clay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Crowe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Clay landing with the ground and pound.

The cut above Harlan Crowe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Crowe's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
Gordus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Gordus Clay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.