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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 32
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clap misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Clap has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clap connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Burns cracks the inside of Clap's front leg.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns misses the jab.#CL2#
Clap rushes Burns and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Clap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns lands a right hand.
Clap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Clap keeps him there for the moment.
Clap tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Clap blocks a body shot from Burns.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clap takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns pushes Clap back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Clap.
Clap is looking to control Burns's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clap has his back to the ropes.
Clap stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Clap tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Clap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clap missing with knees to the body.
Clap is trying to push Burns away but Burns has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes. #BC2#
Clap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Burns with a nice cross.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
#BC2#
Clap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Titan Xavier Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clap swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a leg kick but Clap checks it.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Clap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clap misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
A slow jab from Clap misses its intended target.
Clap connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Clap is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clap.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Xavier Burns dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a low kick but Clap moves out of range easily.
Clap let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clap is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clap.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Clap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Burns misses.
Clap let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Clap is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands a nice hook to Clap's body. Clap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Clap.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Clap moves his leg out of the way.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns slips a straight right by Clap.
Clap works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Clap misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Clap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Titan Xavier Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Clap blocks the leg kick.
Clap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Clap checks it.
Clap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns is looking to counter the offense by Clap and move into the clinch.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Burns catches Clap right on the button with a cross.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Clap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clap checks a leg kick.
Clap is looking for the big counter here.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Clap missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clap connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Clap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns tries to work over Clap's front leg with a kick but Clap checks it.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Clap misses with a body shot.
Clap lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Clap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Clap lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Clap dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap 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.
#R3#
Clap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns throws a leg kick but Clap sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Clap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns throws a low kick but Clap moves out of range easily.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a leg kick
enabling Clap to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns tests Clap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clap loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the ropes and back into range.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Clap moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clap.
Clap moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.
It looks like Burns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clap blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Burns throws a leg kick
and Clap counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clap.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Clap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Clap counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Clap saw it coming and moves away.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clap - the referee stops the clock and Burns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clap. Burns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clap has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns cracks the inside of Clap's front leg.
Clap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns clobbers Clap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clap scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Clap cracks Burns with a good jab.
Clap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clap throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clap.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clap can pounce on him.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clap.
Clap thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Clap follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Clap moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Burns is looking to counter the offense by Clap and move into the clinch.
Clap's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clap scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Clap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Clap lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Clap looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Titan Xavier Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids the head kick by Clap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Clap tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Clap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns slips under a jab from Clap.
Clap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Burns.
Clap tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Clap's head.
Clap misses with a straight right.
Burns avoids the body shot from Clap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Clap seems unphased.
Clap scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clap.
Burns feints and then cracks Clap's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clap down.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Clap checks it.
A little jabbing left from Clap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Burns.
Clap's corner calls for a 1-2. Clap obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clap circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Clap counters with a stiff right hand.
Clap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Clap blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap throws a shot to the body.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clap blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clap has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clap and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Clap blocks the leg kick.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Clap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clap checks a leg kick.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Clap blocks a jab.
Clap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Clap.
Nice body punch from Clap.
Clap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Clap tries to clinch up.
Clap misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Clap circles away.
Clap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Titan Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice jab there from Burns.
Clap tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Burns cracks the inside of Clap's front leg.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.
Clap blocks a leg kick.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clap.
Clap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clap.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns clobbers Clap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Clap is out of range.
Clap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Clap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Clap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clap blocks a jab.
Clap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clap is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clap checks a leg kick.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns lands with a cross.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Clap counters with a left to the body.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
Clap checks a leg kick.
Clap scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns scores with the left hand. Clap knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Clap is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Clap throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Clap avoided it.#CL#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Clap misses with the head strike.
Burns working Clap over with knees to the body.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Titan Xavier Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clap lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Clap.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clap blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns presses Clap against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clap is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Clap swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns prevents a body shot from Clap.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Titan Xavier Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Titan Xavier Burns.
Well Burns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Xavier Burns!
Titan Xavier Burns retains his featherweight title!
As Titan Xavier Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I changed my whole life. Canada is awesome, thank you to my family..I didn't know I had family out here, but this is the best and I have my life together. Thank you everybody for helping my dream come true.'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 30
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Clap swings for the body but Remoreras moves out of range.
Clap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Remoreras on the side of the head.
Remoreras scores with a push kick.
Clap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remoreras.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Clap tries to keep at a distance but Remoreras has taken the fight into the clinch.
Remoreras is trying to break the clinch but Clap has him pressed against the ropes.
Remoreras blocks the elbow strike.
I was talking to Remoreras's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clap keeps control of Remoreras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clap lands a nice uppercut.
Remoreras lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clap backwards. #BC#
Remoreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remoreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clap clobbers Remoreras with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remoreras throws a leg kick which misses Clap's front leg but catches the back leg as Clap tries to avoid it.
Clap misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Remoreras counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Remoreras misses with a hook
and Clap counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Remoreras thinking.
Remoreras misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Clap pushes Remoreras away with a front kick.
Remoreras defending well as Clap loads up on a big left hand.
Clap has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remoreras throws out a leg kick but Clap moves out of range and Remoreras only half commits.
Remoreras shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Clap there.
Clap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Remoreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Remoreras tried to counter with a leg kick but Clap avoided it.
Clap throws a leg kick
and Remoreras makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Remoreras throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Clap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Remoreras pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clap is out of range and Remoreras settles back down.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Remoreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clap.
Clap throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Clap takes a swing at Remoreras's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras throws a leg kick that misses.
Clap takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Remoreras checks a leg kick.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Remoreras closes the distance and pushes Clap back into the ropes.
Remoreras scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head. #BC#
Remoreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clap looks to score with a jab to the body but Remoreras is just out of range.
Remoreras throws a front kick that sends Clap stumbling back into the ropes.
Clap throws a body punch but Remoreras moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Remoreras.
Remoreras scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clap in his tracks.
Clap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Markus Remoreras will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Remoreras.
Clap scores with a push kick.
Remoreras throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clap checks a leg kick.
Clap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clap looks to land a right hand but Remoreras moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clap.
Clap lands with a hook. Remoreras tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Remoreras takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Remoreras wants to slow Clap down by chopping away at his legs.
Remoreras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remoreras stuns Clap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras moves out of range as Clap throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Clap.#T1#
Clap misses with a leg kick
and Remoreras counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clap thinking.
Remoreras connects with a single shot there.
Clap scores with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clap. Remoreras shrugs it off though.
Remoreras dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remoreras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap connects with a leg kick. Remoreras looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Remoreras blocks a head kick by Clap.
Remoreras swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Remoreras under the eye.#T2#
Clap misses with a leg kick
and Remoreras counters with a one-two to the body.
Clap swings for the body but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras throwing a counter right hand but Clap manages to avoid it.
Clap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Remoreras's hands.
Clap misses the jab.
Remoreras misses with a kick to the body
and Clap counters with a good low kick that Remoreras was not able to check.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remoreras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clap tests Remoreras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Remoreras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remoreras. Remoreras obviously looking to wear him down.
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Remoreras. That did some damage!
Remoreras throws a lazy uppercut
and Clap counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clap throws a shot to the body.
Clap avoids a kick to the body.
Remoreras throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clap lands a nice looking body shot.
Clap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clap defending well as Remoreras loads up on a big left hand.
Remoreras feints a jab promting Clap to slip. Remoreras then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clap slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Remoreras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clap to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Clap closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remoreras.
Clap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Remoreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remoreras trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Remoreras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Remoreras throws a leg kick
and Clap counters with a nice body shot.
Clap lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Remoreras tries to clinch there but Clap circles away.
Remoreras checks a low kick from Clap.
Clap misses with a hook
and Remoreras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clap getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Remoreras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clap throws a poor cross that misses
and Remoreras counters with a nice uppercut.
Remoreras takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remoreras throws a series of strikes that have Clap backpedaling.
Clap keeps Remoreras at a distance using the push kick.
Remoreras is looking to slow Clap down with leg kicks.
Remoreras scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Remoreras's sensitive parts.
Clap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Remoreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Clap tries to land a leg kick but Remoreras saw it coming and moves away.
Clap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remoreras half committed to a counter leg kick.
Remoreras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Remoreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Clap throws a leg kick but Remoreras checks it.
Clap moves out of range as Remoreras throws a body kick.
Remoreras misses with a hook.
Erick Clap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Remoreras, as that shot connected.
Clap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Remoreras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clap swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Clap has Remoreras up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Remoreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clap throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remoreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Remoreras slams his shin into Clap's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Remoreras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Remoreras 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erick Clap!
A relieved looking Erick Clap 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:
Dynasty Fight Night 27
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Clap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ippo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clap has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ippo lands a nice shot to the body.
Clap ducks right into an uppercut from Ippo.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippo blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Ippo finds it's target.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Ippo misses with a straight right.
Ippo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ippo tries to clinch up.
Clap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ippo.
Ippo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ippo swings widly with a right hand
and Ippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ippo. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Clap counters with a quick kick to the body but Ippo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Ippo scores with a four punch combination!
Ippo avoids the head kick by Clap.
Ippo tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1##CL2#
Ippo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clap, pushing him back against the ropes.
Clap avoiding damage as Ippo throws knees to the body.
Clap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ippo lands with a right to the head.
Ippo lands with a left to the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Clap blocks with his arms.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo pushes Clap back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clap digs a right hand underneath Ippo's ribcage. Ippo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Clap blocks with his arms.
Clap scores with a shoulder strike.
Clap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Clap is blocking nicely.
Clap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ippo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clap misses with a knee strike.
Ippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by Ippo.
Clap lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ippo. #T2#
Clap displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ippo up against the ropes.
Clap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Clap is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Clap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ippo sizes up Clap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo jabs at Clap's body.
Ippo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clap.
Ippo connects with a right hand. Clap shakes it off.
Ippo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clap counters with a series of strikes. Ippo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Ippo is out of range.
It seemed like Ippo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clap circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Clap misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Ippo has Clap up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ippo.
Clap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Clap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Clap.
Ippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clap looking to stall.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clap's face.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ippo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clap lands a body punch.
Clap lands an uppercut.
Clap lands a right hand.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clap is defending well for now.
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!
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Clap avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clap.
Clap tries to land knees in the clinch but Ippo avoids the damage to the body.
Clap takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ippo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clap slips under a jab from Ippo.
Ippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap is looking to land body kicks.
Ippo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Ippo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClap.
Clap moves out of range as Ippo strikes.
Clap moves out of range as Ippo strikes.
Clap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ippo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ippo throws a right hand that misses
and Clap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ippo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ippo tries to close the distance and clinch but Clap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ippo looks to land a left hand but Clap moved out of range nicely.
Clap connects with a solid leg kick.
Ippo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clap.
Ippo misses with a wild combination.
Ippo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clap has time to react.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Ippo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clap.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Ippo.
Ippo throws a right hand that misses
letting Clap counter with a right hand.
Clap connects with a quick right hand that sends Ippo tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Erick Clap!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Erick Clap waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 24
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Price looks to land a body kick but Clap moved away.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clap.
Price will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clap fires out a quick counter leg kick but Price just manages to avoid it.
Price misses with a low kick.
Clap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clap throws out a leg kick but Price moves out of range and Clap only half commits.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Price has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clap misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a body kick.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clap.
Price tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
A little jabbing left from Price on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Clap has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Price.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Price.
Clap slips under a jab.
Clap throws a leg kick
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Clap. That snapped Price's head back.
Price connects with a body shot.
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Price.
Price lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Price.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2##CL#
Clap darts in and clinches Price up against the ropes.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Price lands a right hook to the body.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Clap has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Price moves out of range as Clap throws a body kick.
Price throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Price throws the left hand but Clap avoids the punch easily.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Clap moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Clap counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzie Price dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
A jab from Clap does it's job there.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price thuds a left hand into Clap's body.
Clap attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Price is predictable there #CL#
and Clap holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Price prevents a body shot from Clap.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price sizes up Clap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Price throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Clap counters by clinching up.
Price has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Price tries a body shot but Clap blocks it.
Price lands an uppercut.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Clap controls his hands.
#BC2#
Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ozzie Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price thuds his right hand into Clap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price throws a leg kick
letting Clap counter with a right hand.
Price's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clap under the eye.
Clap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts.
Clap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clap throws a sloppy body shot
and Price counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Clap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Price finds it's way through Clap's defenses.
Clap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Price blocks the body kick.
Price takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Clap clinches up with Price and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clap prevents a body shot from Price.
Clap tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Clap is working Price over against the ropes.
Price throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Price misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Clap clinches.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ozzie Price will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Price dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clap. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Price.
Clap tries to work over Price's front leg with a kick but Price checks it.
Price tries to counter with a clinch but Clap shakes him off and moves away.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Price throws the left hand but Clap avoids the punch easily.
Clap was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clap looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Price lands with a cross.
A head kick from Price lands but Clap takes it in his stride.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozzie Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Price takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Clap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Price throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clap makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price wants to clinch but Clap slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Price lands with a kick to the temple. Clap shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clap lets loose with a powerful body kick. Price will feel that in the morning.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clap tries to clinch up.
Clap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Price's hands.
Clap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price throws a leg kick that misses.
Clap misses with an attempted mid kick.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clap counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clap. Clap obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozzie Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Clap throws a low kick but it's checked well by Price.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Price digs a good body shot into Clap's ribs.#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Clap.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Price trying to control the position but instead, Clap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Price into the ropes.
Clap lands a hook that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Clap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Price is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clap is keeping busy.
Clap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Clap misses with a punch to the body.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Clap avoids it by throwing Price back against the ropes.
Clap lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erick Clap.
I think Price has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzie Price!
A victorious Ozzie Price thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 21
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Vamoosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vamoosh.
Clap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clap takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
Vamoosh throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
Vamoosh tried to score with a low kick but Clap checks it.
Vamoosh walks into a stiff left hand from Clap.
Clap misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap misses with a straight left.
Clap motions for Vamoosh to come forward. Clap throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clap moves out of range of the body kick.
Clap throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
Vamoosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vamoosh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
A slow jab from Clap misses its intended target. #CL#
Vamoosh moves into the clinch successfully.
Vamoosh blocks a body shot from Clap.
Clap throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Clap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Vamoosh misses with a few strikes there.
Clap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Clap has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Clap needs to keep his hands up - Vamoosh had a free shot at his head there.
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clap.
Clap throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clap misses with a leg kick.
Clap avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Vamoosh rushes Clap and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
Good body shot from Vamoosh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap misses with the head strike.
Vamoosh tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Clap blocks an uppercut.
Clap misses with an elbow over the top.
Clap scores with a shot to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Vamoosh avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes.
Vamoosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clap backwards.
Vamoosh works on Clap's body with a couple of short punches.
Clap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clap.
Clap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clap content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vamoosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clap prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erick Clap will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Clap throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Clap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vamoosh.
As Vamoosh backs off Clap throws a huge counter combo but Vamoosh manages to avoid it all.
Vamoosh throws a front kick that sends Clap stumbling back into the ropes.
Vamoosh connects with a jab.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clap.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Clap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vamoosh counters with a good low kick that Clap was not able to check.
Clap throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh slips a straight right by Clap.
Clap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vamoosh. Vamoosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Clap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Clap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Clap now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamoosh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vamoosh connects with the punch.
Clap swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Clap lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ravi Vamoosh has been cut.
Clap looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Clap saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Clap coming out on top.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Clap is just out of range.
Clap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Clap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh moves forwards but Clap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vamoosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clap.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Vamoosh throws a push kick but Clap slaps the foot to one side.
Vamoosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vamoosh throws out the jab.
Clap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Clap moved away.
Vamoosh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Clap misses.
Vamoosh works Clap's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Clap moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ravi Vamoosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Vamoosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vamoosh is looking to slow Clap down with leg kicks.
Vamoosh misses with the body kick
and Clap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clap misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Vamoosh.
Clap throws a big shot that misses.
Ravi Vamoosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vamoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Clap has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vamoosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
And Vamoosh counters with a quick kick to the body but Clap blocks it.
Vamoosh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vamoosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clap on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Vamoosh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vamoosh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clap has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clap and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Clap.
Clap connects with a crisp jab.
Vamoosh misses with the combination.
Vamoosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clap is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clap misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vamoosh cracks Clap with a good jab.#T2#
Vamoosh defending well as Clap loads up on a big left hand.
Clap misses with a hook to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vamoosh tries to clinch
and Clap counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vamoosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Vamoosh.
Clap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vamoosh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Vamoosh misses
and Clap counters with a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Clap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vamoosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clap is out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Clap misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Vamoosh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clap misses with a right hand
and Clap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clap tries to close the distance and clinch but Vamoosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vamoosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Clap misses.
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
Clap tries to counter with a clinch but Vamoosh shakes him off and moves away.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clap if he has to take too many more of those.
Clap has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh works Clap's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Clap walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clap needs to keep his hands up - Vamoosh had a free shot at his head there.
Clap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vamoosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clap moves out of range of the body kick from Vamoosh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vamoosh, as that shot connected.
Vamoosh misses with a straight right.
Clap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh punishes Clap's body with a nice straight punch.#T2##CL2#
Clap moves into range and clinches up with Vamoosh.
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!
Vamoosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clap is trying to break free.
Vamoosh lands an uppercut.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Clap blocks it.
Vamoosh lands a shoulder strike.
Clap lands a left hand.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clap prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ravi Vamoosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vamoosh tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vamoosh.
A head punch on the inside from Vamoosh fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh had his way with Erick Clap in that round.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A leg kick checked by Vamoosh.
Nice uppercut there from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clap has time to react.
Clap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses.
Vamoosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vamoosh connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
Clap is rocked!
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Clap is still on wobbly legs! Can Vamoosh finish him?
Vamoosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Clap seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh tests Clap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vamoosh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clap.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A jab lands there for Vamoosh.
Clap wants to clinch.
Vamoosh takes one on the button.
Vamoosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clap can do to turn this around?
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vamoosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
Vamoosh throws a push kick but Clap slaps the foot to one side.
Clap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the liver by Vamoosh. Beautiful body shot.
Vamoosh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clap misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Vamoosh punishes Clap's body with a nice straight punch.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Vamoosh lands a nice hook to Clap's body. Clap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clap moves away.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot that snaps Clap's head back.
Vamoosh misses the jab.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vamoosh.
Clap connects with a body shot.
Clap checks a low kick from Vamoosh.
Ravi Vamoosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clap's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vamoosh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clap scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Vamoosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vamoosh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Vamoosh!
Ravi Vamoosh retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ravi Vamoosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Dynasty 24
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Taggart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clap's sensitive parts. #CL#
Taggart darts in and clinches Clap up against the ropes.
Clap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Taggart fails to land.
Taggart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taggart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clap is working Taggart over against the ropes.
Taggart can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Clap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clap taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taggart tries to throw a body punch but Clap avoids it by throwing Taggart back against the ropes.
Taggart is working Clap over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taggart's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Taggart - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Taggart.
Clap tries to land a knee to the head but Taggart blocks with his arms.
Taggart misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Clap scores with a shoulder strike.
Clap is pushing Taggart up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taggart misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Clap.
Clap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taggart.#BC#
Taggart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Clap checks it.
Clap throws a push kick but Taggart slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Taggart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taggart tries a head kick but it misses.
Clap throws out a counter right but Taggart avoids it with no problem.
Taggart defending well as Clap loads up on a big left hand.
Cole Taggart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taggart is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Clap is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taggart.#CL#
Taggart takes the fight into the clinch.
Clap blocking some punches.
#T2#
Clap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clap tries a body shot but Taggart blocks it.
Clap lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Clap throws a wild body kick that Taggart sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Clap has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taggart with a hook.
Taggart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taggart throws a lazy uppercut
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.
Clap lands a front kick.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap.
Taggart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Taggart misses
and Clap counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taggart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clap was well out of range. Poor timing from Taggart.
Taggart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clap.
Clap looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Clap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taggart doesn't seem bothered though.
Clap checks a low kick from Taggart.
Clap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taggart. Taggart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taggart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taggart tries to clinch up.
Clap is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Taggart throws a low kick, looking for Clap's leg but Clap calmly moves out of range.
Taggart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clap throws a hook but Taggart avoids it easily.
Clap throws a low kick but Taggart moves out of range easily.
Clap blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taggart throws a leg kick
and Clap counters with a nice leg kick.
Clap throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clap can pounce on him.
Taggart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Clap throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Taggart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Clap trying to control the position but instead, Taggart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clap into the ropes.
Clap throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Taggart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taggart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erick Clap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap tries to score with a low kick but Taggart moves his leg out of the way.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Taggart.
Clap throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Clap.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Taggart.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taggart.
Taggart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clap takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taggart throws a series of punches but Clap avoids them all with ease.
Clap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taggart throws a low kick but Clap moves out of range easily.
Taggart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taggart misses with a wild body shot.
Taggart blocks a head kick by Clap.
Taggart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taggart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clap cracks Taggart with a good jab.
Taggart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clap checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taggart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clap lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Taggart is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clap lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taggart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taggart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clap misses with a looping right.
Taggart is looking for a counter combo.
Clap throws the left hand but Taggart avoids the punch easily.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clap.
Taggart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clap in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taggart.
Taggart takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taggart throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taggart misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Clap counters with a nice uppercut.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Taggart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Clap misses.
Taggart will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Clap throws a sloppy body shot
and Taggart counters with a nice uppercut.
Clap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taggart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clap misses with a body kick. #CL#
Taggart clinches up against the ropes.
Taggart lands a nice uppercut.
Clap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taggart backwards.
Cole Taggart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Clap.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clap.
Clap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clap tries to work over Taggart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taggart as Clap tries to tie him up.
Clap misses with some punches.
Clap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taggart backwards.
Clap lands a hook that snaps the head of Taggart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taggart misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Taggart can't break the clinch.
Clap digs a right hand into Taggart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taggart's gas tank.
Taggart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taggart scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap struggles to land a body shot inside as Taggart controls his hands.
Clap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taggart.
Taggart swings wildly with an uppercut but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clap is trying to stall.
Taggart blocking some punches.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taggart working aggressively here.
Taggart can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Clap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taggart backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taggart.
Clap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Taggart connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clap's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clap has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PKL Playoff Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Vamoosh checks the leg kick.
Clap is looking to land body kicks.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
Clap has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clap.
Clap moves in looking to clinch but Vamoosh pushes him off.
Clap looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh slips a straight right by Clap.
Clap thows a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vamoosh misses with a hook. Clap ducked under it nicely.
Clap only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vamoosh scores with a nice head shot.
Clap looks for the body kick but Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Vamoosh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh keeps Clap at a distance using the push kick.
Clap tries to work over Vamoosh's front leg with a kick but Vamoosh checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vamoosh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Clap counters with a body kick.#T1#
Donk. Clap catches Vamoosh right on the button with a cross.
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clap looks for the body kick but Vamoosh saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target.
Clap now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clap tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vamoosh tries to clinch but Clap moves out of range.
Vamoosh jabs at Clap's body.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Clap takes a swing at Vamoosh's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Clap chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vamoosh can pounce on him.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vamoosh tries to land a body kick
and Clap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vamoosh fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Vamoosh blocks the leg kick.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Clap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vamoosh. Vamoosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Vamoosh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Vamoosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Vamoosh blocks the leg kick.
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vamoosh. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clap.
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Clap.
A counter left hand to the body from Vamoosh misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erick Clap will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Vamoosh tenderised Clap's leg. Clap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clap avoids a kick to the body.
Vamoosh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clap in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Clap misses the target.
Vamoosh jabs Clap right on the nose. Clap blinks but takes it well.
Vamoosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Vamoosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vamoosh defending well as Clap loads up on a big left hand.
Clap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a low kick, looking for Clap's leg but Clap calmly moves out of range.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Clap steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vamoosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the body kick from Clap.
Clap misses with a body shot.
Clap throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vamoosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vamoosh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clap throws a low kick, looking for Vamoosh's leg but Vamoosh calmly moves out of range.
Clap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the head.
Vamoosh scores with a push kick.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses
and Clap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clap tries a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Clap lands a really nice looking cross but Vamoosh seems unphased.
Vamoosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clap on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Clap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clap moves out of range as Vamoosh throws a body kick.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap misses with a kick to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ravi Vamoosh is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Vamoosh throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Vamoosh throws out a loose jab but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clap takes a swing at Vamoosh's ribcage but misses.
Clap lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Vamoosh finds it's way through Clap's defenses.
Jab by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vamoosh pushes Clap away with a front kick.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Clap.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clap takes a step back to recover.
Clap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vamoosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Vamoosh catches Clap with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vamoosh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clap takes a swing at Vamoosh's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Vamoosh does it's job there.
Clap is looking to chop away at Vamoosh's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vamoosh!
Vamoosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
An attempted straight right counter from Vamoosh misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clap checks a leg kick nicely.
Clap has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vamoosh.
Clap misses with a jab to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Vamoosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Clap.#T1#
Clap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vamoosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clap is able to avoid easily.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clap was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clap can do to turn this around?
Clap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vamoosh finds it's way round the side to connect with Clap's head.
Vamoosh blocks the body kick.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clap pushes Vamoosh away with a front kick.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Clap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clap's head backwards.
Clap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vamoosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh throwing a counter right hand but Clap manages to avoid it.#T2#
Vamoosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clap. Clap obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clap! But no joy.
Clap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clap takes a swing at Vamoosh's ribcage but misses.
Clap throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vamoosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vamoosh thuds his shin into the meat of Clap's side.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clap blocks the body kick.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands with a straight right. Clap didn't see that one coming.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Donk. Vamoosh catches Clap right on the button with a cross.
Clap throws a head kick but Vamoosh moves out of range.
As Clap backs away, Vamoosh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vamoosh cracks the inside of Clap's front leg.
Clap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Clap sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clap swings widly with a right hand
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Vamoosh slams his shin into Clap's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Vamoosh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clap takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clap throws a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Clap avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clap counters with an inside leg kick.
Vamoosh lands with a good body shot.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick that knocks Clap off balance momentarily.
Vamoosh throws a lazy body kick
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh cracks Clap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses.
Vamoosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vamoosh walks into a straight right hand from Clap.
Vamoosh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vamoosh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Vamoosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vamoosh. That did some damage!
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!
Clap moves out of range of the leg kick from Vamoosh.
A jab from Vamoosh misses.
Clap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vamoosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Vamoosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Clap.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Vamoosh blocks the low kick.
Clap throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vamoosh counters with a right hand to the body.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vamoosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clap on the side of the head.
Vamoosh jabs at Clap's body.
Clap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clap! But no joy.
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Clap saw that one coming.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Clap misses the body punch
and Vamoosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh had his way with Erick Clap in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Vamoosh just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Clap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vamoosh throws a low kick, looking for Clap's leg but Clap calmly moves out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a straight right.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clap avoids the body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a wild body kick that Clap sees coming a mile off.
Clap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vamoosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clap takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clap.
Clap lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vamoosh takes a step back to recover.
Vamoosh throws a push kick but Clap slaps the foot to one side.
Vamoosh scores with a spinning back kick!
Clap looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Clap throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vamoosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vamoosh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vamoosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clap walks into a jab.
Vamoosh jabs Clap to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vamoosh moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Clap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clap misses with a hook.#T2#
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vamoosh lands with a straight right. Clap didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Clap is just out of range.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Clap avoids it easily.
Clap cracks Vamoosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clap.
Vamoosh lands with a straight right. Clap didn't see that one coming.
Clap lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vamoosh takes a step back to recover.
Vamoosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vamoosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ravi Vamoosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clap is looking to land body kicks.
Vamoosh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Clap.
Well Vamoosh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Vamoosh!
Ravi Vamoosh is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ravi Vamoosh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PKL Playoff Round 2
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Clap's head back.
Clap throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Clap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Matoshin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Clap throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Clap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Clap's ribs.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clap counters with a head kick. That will keep Matoshin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Clap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
Clap slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Clap counters with a nice body shot.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Clap connects with a leg kick. Matoshin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matoshin jabs at Clap's body.#CL2#
Clap has Matoshin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Clap scores with the left hand. Matoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clap's sensitive parts.
Clap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clap throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Clap with a series of wild strikes but Clap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matoshin needs to keep his hands up - Clap had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Matoshin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
Clap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Clap settles back down.
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clap.
Clap throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Matoshin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clap throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a right hand that Clap ducks under and follows up with a left that Clap also avoids with ease.
Clap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Clap misses its intended target.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clap doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clap.
Matoshin throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Clap clips Matoshin with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Matoshin a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matoshin if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab from Matoshin.
Clap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matoshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clap misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Clap.
Matoshin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clap defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Clap walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Nice body punch from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Clap acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClap.#T2#
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clap stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
Clap misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin lands a head kick!
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap misses the jab.
Clap slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Clap scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Clap moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Clap scores with a shot to the body.
Clap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clap scores with a sloppy right hand. Matoshin should have avoided that one.
Clap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Clap tries to counter with a clinch but Matoshin shakes him off and moves away.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clap is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Matoshin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clap counters with a body kick.
Clap listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clap.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Matoshin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClap.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Clap slips under a jab.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clap scores with a leg kick.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
A solid body kick from Clap.
Clap takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin misses with a left hand #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Clap moves into the clinch.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clap lands a body punch.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Matoshin wants to break free but Clap has control.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin has had enough of the clinch but Clap keeps him there for the moment.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Clap.
I think Clap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PKL Playoff Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
Teimosia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clap.
Clap throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Teimosia.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap. #CL#
Teimosia has closed the distance and engaged Clap in a clinch.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Clap.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia is trying to break free.
Clap taking a breather.
Clap digs a right hand underneath Teimosia's ribcage. Teimosia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap struggles to land a body shot inside as Teimosia controls his hands.
A short right from Clap on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clap lands a shoulder strike.
Clap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Clap breaks from the clinch.
Teimosia swings for the body but Clap moves out of range.
Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Teimosia misses the jab.
Teimosia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Teimosia lands a really nice looking cross but Clap seems unphased.
Clap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Teimosia throws a wild body kick that Clap sees coming a mile off.
Teimosia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clap tries to work over Teimosia's front leg with a kick but Teimosia checks it.
Teimosia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teimosia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Clap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teimosia misses the body punch
and Clap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Teimosia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clap's coach down at River's Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Teimosia cracks Clap with a nice body shot.
Clap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia. #ROC#
Clap is rocked!
Clap tries to stall but Teimosia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Teimosia prevents Clap from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
A nice left hand lands by Teimosia.
Clap is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap misses with an elbow strike.
Teimosia is working Clap over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
That's time! Teimosia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clap seems to have recovered his senses.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clap can do to turn this around?
Clap motions for Teimosia to come forward. Clap throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clap throws a push kick but Teimosia slaps the foot to one side.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Clap tenderised Teimosia's leg. Teimosia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Clap looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Clap misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Teimosia clinches. #BC2#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Clap moves into the clinch.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clap backwards.
Clap misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Teimosia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clap.
Clap working hard to break the clinch.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Clap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap tries to stall but Teimosia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Clap wants to get back to striking at distance but Teimosia won't allow it.
Clap swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia lands a nice uppercut.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Teimosia avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teimosia.
Clap tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Clap.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Clap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clap blocking some punches.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Clap lands with a light punch inside.
Clap tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Clap misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right handed body shot lands from Clap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clap.
Clap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teimosia or not.
Clap scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Clap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clap chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teimosia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clap.
#CL2#
Clap instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Clap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erick Clap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Teimosia blocks a low kick nicely.
Teimosia tries to land a front kick but Clap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teimosia.
Teimosia connects with a leg kick. Clap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Clap misses.
Teimosia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teimosia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teimosia, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Teimosia.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Teimosia.
Clap misses with a kick to the body.
Erick Clap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teimosia fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Teimosia moves into the clinch successfully.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Clap.
Teimosia presses Clap against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Clap scores with a shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
Clap is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teimosia.
Clap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clap. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teimosias head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
A right hook to the body lands for Clap.
Clap lands an uppercut.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Clap misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Clap breaks from the clinch.
Teimosia doesn't manage to clinch there - Clap circles away.
Clap walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teimosia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teimosia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Clap moves into the clinch successfully.
Clap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Clap on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erick Clap.
I think Clap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erick Clap!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Erick Clap waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PKL 1.10
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
A jab from Vamoosh misses.
Clap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vamoosh lands with a right hand.
Clap seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clap connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Ravi Vamoosh has been cut.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vamoosh lands a lovely overhand right.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh tries to land a leg kick but Clap saw it coming and moves away.
Clap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vamoosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clap punishes Vamoosh's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
Vamoosh connects with a single shot there.
Vamoosh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vamoosh swings widly with a right hand
and Clap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Vamoosh avoids a kick to the body.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vamoosh lands with a cross.
Clap tests Vamoosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap.
Vamoosh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Vamoosh.
A shot to the liver by Clap. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Clap lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Clap blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Clap misses
and Vamoosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clap darts in trying to clinch
and Vamoosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clap loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vamoosh.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vamoosh jabs Clap right on the nose. Clap blinks but takes it well.
Clap lands with a kick to the temple. Vamoosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vamoosh.
Clap tried to counter with a leg kick but Vamoosh avoided it.
Vamoosh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the body kick.
Clap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vamoosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Vamoosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vamoosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crunch! Vamoosh slams his shin into Clap's torso.
Clap misses with a kick to the body.
Clap takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body kick.
Vamoosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Clap clinches up with Vamoosh and pushes him back against the ropes.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap can't break the clinch.
Clap looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
Clap will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vamoosh up against the ropes.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Vamoosh lands a left hand.
Vamoosh misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vamoosh fails to land.
Clap tries to stall but Vamoosh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clap lands with a short shot to the head.
Vamoosh pushes Clap back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Clap prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap tries to clinch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clap.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vamoosh throws out the jab.
Vamoosh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clap misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Vamoosh - just one landing. #T2#
Clap throws a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Clap.
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh misses with a leg kick.
Clap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clap slips under a jab.
Vamoosh tries to move into range but Clap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vamoosh connects with the punch.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Vamoosh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh scores with a three punch combo!
Vamoosh scores with the left hand. Clap knows he should have avoided that one.
Vamoosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Vamoosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ravi Vamoosh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vamoosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clap throws a shot to the body.
Clap misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh cracks a nice hook into Clap's ribs.
Vamoosh throws a solid leg kick but Clap takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vamoosh.
Clap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clap finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vamoosh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clap.
Clap cracks Vamoosh with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Vamoosh as he connects with a hook.
Clap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clap misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap blocks the body kick.
It looked like Clap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
Vamoosh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clap checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vamoosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick that knocks Clap off balance momentarily.
Clap scores with a hook to the body. Vamoosh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the body
and Clap counters with a series of strikes. Vamoosh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clap.
Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clap.
Vamoosh works Clap's body with a nice hook.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clap throws a leg kick
and Vamoosh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap tries to land a leg kick but Vamoosh saw it coming and moves away.
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Vamoosh lands with a cross. #T2#
Clap fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vamoosh is out of range.
Vamoosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clap.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick which misses Clap's front leg but catches the back leg as Clap tries to avoid it.
Clap chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vamoosh can pounce on him.
Vamoosh blocks the body kick.
Clap looks for the body kick but Vamoosh saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Clap checks it.
It looked like Clap was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the head.
Clap tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap tries to land a front kick but Vamoosh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Vamoosh.
Ravi Vamoosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clap missing with a left hand there. Vamoosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ravi Vamoosh.
I've got Vamoosh 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Vamoosh!
An out of breath Ravi Vamoosh 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:
PKL 1.9
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter trying to land knees to the body.
Clap blocks an uppercut.
Clap tries to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter with a knee to the head.
Clap avoids a wild elbow strike from Fighter.
Fighter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clap blocks an uppercut.
Fighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clap.
Clap's coach down at River's Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clap backwards.
Clap scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes. #BC2#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Fighter ducks right into an uppercut from Clap.
Fighter lands a really nice looking cross but Clap seems unphased.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Fighter cracks Clap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Clap is rocked!#T1#
Clap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clap is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Clap counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Clap keeps it at a distance.
Clap seems to have recovered his senses.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter cracks the inside of Clap's front leg.
Fighter throws a push kick but Clap slaps the foot to one side.
Fighter scores with a kick to the body.
Fighter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tourney Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Fighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clap, right into the meat.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter blocks it well.
Fighter lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Clap lands a front kick.
Clap lands with a good body shot.
Fighter tests Clap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Fighter gets tackled into the ropes by Clap. Clap maintains the clinch.
Fighter pushes off an throws an elbow but Clap leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fighter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fighter misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Clap breaks the clinch.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
Jab, jab by Fighter - just one landing.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clap chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clap moves away.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourney Fighter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter wants to slow Clap down by chopping away at his legs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fighter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Clap throws a switch kick that catches Fighter on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Fighter looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Fighter flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Erick Clap!
Erick Clap took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
PKL 1.7
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Clap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wonha's calf.
Wonha thuds his shin into the meat of Clap's side.
Clap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clap misses with a looping left.
Clap defending well as Wonha loads up on a big left hand.
Clap scores with a push kick.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Wonha.
A shot to the liver by Clap. Beautiful body shot.
Wonha looks to score with a jab to the body but Clap is just out of range.
Clap avoids the body shot from Wonha.
Wonha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and Wonha moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Erick Clap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Wonha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Wonha.
Clap scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Clap gets tackled into the ropes by Wonha. Wonha maintains the clinch. #BC#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap looks to land a right hand but Wonha moved out of range.
Clap misses with a left hand
and Wonha counters with a right hand to the body.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonha delivers a nice body kick.
Wonha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Clap wants to slow Wonha down by chopping away at his legs.
Wonha misses with a body kick.
Wonha throws a head kick that misses.
Wonha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Wonha misses with a low kick as Clap jumps back.#T2#
Clap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clap throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Incheol Wonha has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wonha misses with a body kick.
Wonha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clap scores with a jab to the body.
Wonha tries to move into range but Clap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wonha is looking to slow Clap down with leg kicks.
Wonha throws out a loose jab but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Clap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wonha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap tried to score with a low kick but Wonha checks it.
Clap throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wonha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Clap blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Incheol Wonha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Incheol Wonha'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.
#R2#
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clap lands with a straight right. Wonha didn't see that one coming.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wonha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clap paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wonha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonha misses with a leg kick.
Wonha looks to score with a jab to the body but Clap is just out of range.
Wonha misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Wonha.
It looked like Clap was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wonha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap looks to land a combination but Wonha avoids it well.
Wonha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wonha misses with a leg kick.
Clap scores with a body shot.
Wonha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clap circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Clap scoring well with a low kick there.
Clap scores with a jab.
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wonha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wonha ducks right into an uppercut from Clap.
Wonha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Clap wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap is looking to chop away at Wonha's legs.
Wonha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wonha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
Clap avoids the body shot from Wonha.
Clap fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wonha just manages to avoid it.
Wonha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clap back to the ropes. Wonha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Clap is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wonha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Clap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wonha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clap checks a low kick from Wonha.
Clap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wonha is able to avoid easily.
Wonha tries to counter with a clinch but Clap shakes him off and moves away.
Wonha scores with a jab.
Clap is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wonha moves out of range of the body kick.
Wonha avoids the body shot from Clap.
A big left from Wonha misses.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Wonha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wonha is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Wonha keeps Clap at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Incheol Wonha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Incheol Wonha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Wonha misses.
Wonha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clap moves away.
Wonha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Clap throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wonha avoids it.
Clap misses with a body shot.
Wonha tries to counter with a clinch but Clap shakes him off and moves away.
Wonha stuns Clap with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clap missing with a left hand there. Wonha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wonha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wonha takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Clap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha moves out of range as Clap strikes.
A leg kick checked by Clap.
Wonha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wonha avoids a kick to the body.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Clap scores with a head kick.
Wonha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wonha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Wonha has managed to clinch.
Clap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wonha misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Clap.
Clap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wonha blocking some punches.
Wonha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Wonha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Clap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Wonha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Incheol Wonha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wonha connects with a leg kick. Clap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clap shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wonha eats them both and turns towards Clap to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wonha. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Wonha ducks into a a hook from Clap and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#
Wonha is rocked!
Wonha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wonha is still on wobbly legs! Can Clap finish him?
Clap scores with a kick to the body.
Wonha seems to have recovered his senses.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clap seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wonha is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Wonha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wonha.
Clap thows a leg kick but Wonha checks it
and Wonha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clap pushes Wonha away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wonha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PKL 1.6
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Clap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Clap has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD#
Fighter scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Clap to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Fighter away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Clap got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#
Clap is rocked!
Clap drops his guard momentarily, allowing Fighter to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Clap! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Fighter takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tourney Fighter!
Tourney Fighter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PKL 1.5
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Clap checks a low kick from Sykk.
Clap getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Clap. Beautiful body shot.
Sykk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clap is able to avoid easily.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Clap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap lands a nice looking body kick.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clap counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk misses with a straight left.
Sykk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Sykk finds it's target.
Clap lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sykk throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
Clap half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clap takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sykk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clap scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sykk moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Clap moves away from the strike by Sykk.
A quick step to the side and Clap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Clap is rocked!
Clap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Clap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clap.
Clap seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Sykk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykk.
Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Clap is just out of range.#T2#
Clap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Sykk misses
and Clap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Sykk is rocked!
Clap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clap throws a big shot that misses.
Clap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Clap counters with a three punch combo that has Sykk backing up. Sykk nods at Clap to acknowledge the strikes.
Sykk is still on wobbly legs! Can Clap finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Clap is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erick Clap will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sykk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
Sykk seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykk avoids the head kick by Clap.
Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykk scores with a hook.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Sykk.
Clap cracks Sykk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sykk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.
Clap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Clap tried to counter with a leg kick but Sykk avoided it.
Sykk lands a jab to the head.
Clap delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Clap. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Clap has Sykk up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clap throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Clap struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clap.
Clap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clap's defenses.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Clap throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Erick Clap is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Sykk does no damage.
Clap defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Clap throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk throws the left hand but Clap avoids the punch easily.
Clap tries to bum rush Sykk with a series of wild strikes but Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick there by Clap.#T2#
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Sykk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Clap has Sykk up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clap throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clap lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
Clap takes one on the button.
Clap lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with a hook.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sykk throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk flicks out a counter leg kick but Clap steps away.
Clap misses with a straight left.
Clap punishes Sykk's body with a nice straight punch.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sykk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sykk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clap walks into a left hand.
Sykk thuds a left hand into Clap's body.
Sykk tests Clap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykk throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykk looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Sykk lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk takes one to the chin there.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
Clap tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Clap misses with a straight left.
Clap works over Sykk's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Clap has managed to clinch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykk scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head. #BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykk throws a poor cross that misses
and Clap counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clap counters with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Clap scores with a four punch combination!
Clap blocks the body kick.
Clap jabs at Sykk's body.#T2#
Sykk throws a series of punches but Clap avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Clap checks a low kick from Sykk.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clap connects with a looping right hand.
Clap moves out of range as Sykk strikes.
Sykk misses with a looping left.#CL#
Clap clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clap lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Clap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Clap scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clap tries to clinch up but Sykk circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Clap.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erick Clap.
Well Clap 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
PKL 1.4
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Clap checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamkhalaev slips a straight right by Clap.
Shamkhalaev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to the nose.
Clap ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamkhalaev throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Clap pushes Shamkhalaev up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clap.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clap working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Clap tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Clap blocks it.
Clap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Shamkhalaev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clap is defending well for now.
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clap misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev tries to throw a body punch but Clap avoids it by throwing Shamkhalaev back against the ropes.
Shamkhalaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards. #BC#
Clap breaks from the clinch.
Clap is looking to chop away at Shamkhalaev's legs.
Clap lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clap swings for the body but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Clap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clap lands a front kick.#T2#
Clap slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap lands a nice looking body shot.
Clap throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev misses with the body kick
letting Clap counter with a right hand.
Clap blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Clap.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Clap throws a jab when Shamkhalaev was well out of range.
Shamkhalaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamkhalaev is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Shamkhalaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clap. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clap thumps Shamkhalaev with a low kick.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clap throws a leg kick
and Shamkhalaev counters with a two punch combo.
Shamkhalaev tries to score with a low kick but Clap moves his leg out of the way.
Clap scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Shamkhalaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clap tries a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Clap rushes Shamkhalaev and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Clap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clap misses with a punch on the inside.
Clap lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clap lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev is working Clap over against the ropes.
Clap misses with some punches.
Clap trying to stall but Shamkhalaev improves his position.
Shamkhalaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clap is working Shamkhalaev over against the ropes.
Clap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamkhalaev can do to turn this around?
Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Clap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clap throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamkhalaev blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Shamkhalaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clap lands with a straight right. Shamkhalaev didn't see that one coming.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Shamkhalaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clap misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Shamkhalaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamkhalaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamkhalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clap.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it.
Shamkhalaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clap pushes Shamkhalaev away with a front kick.
Shamkhalaev checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Clap slams his shin into Shamkhalaev's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clap checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range and Clap settles back down.
Shamkhalaev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamkhalaev wants to counter with a clinch but Clap pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamkhalaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clap wants to clinch up but Shamkhalaev keeps it at a distance.
Shamkhalaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch but Clap slips to the side
and Clap counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clap is looking to clinch but Shamkhalaev is avoiding it.
Shamkhalaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Clap catches Shamkhalaev right on the button with a cross.#T1##CL#
Clap gets a clinch.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clap lands a left hand.
Clap working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Clap blocks it.
Good body shot from Clap.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clap.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clap.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap looking to slow down the pace here.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap. #T2#
Clap misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clap takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Clap is rocked!
Shamkhalaev tries to work over Clap's front leg with a kick but Clap checks it.
Oh Clap is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clap throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamkhalaev counters with an outside leg kick.
Clap seems to have got his legs back now.
Clap shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shamkhalaev eats them both and turns towards Clap to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamkhalaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clap is able to avoid easily.
Clap lands with a straight right. Shamkhalaev didn't see that one coming.
Clap jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Clap tenderised Shamkhalaev's leg. Shamkhalaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clap is looking to chop away at Shamkhalaev's legs.
Clap throws a hook but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erick Clap.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PKL 1.3
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Remoreras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Clap moves into the clinch.
Clap tries a body shot but Remoreras blocks it.
Clap swings wildly with an uppercut but Remoreras uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Clap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remoreras throws the kick towards the body but Clap avoids it.
Remoreras connects with a crisp jab.
Clap thuds a left hand into Remoreras's body.
Remoreras connects with a leg kick. Clap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Remoreras misses.
Remoreras throws a half hearted mid kick.
Remoreras misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Remoreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remoreras.
Clap throws a hook but Remoreras blocks it.
Clap avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
Remoreras pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clap is out of range and Remoreras settles back down. #T1#
Remoreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Remoreras lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Remoreras looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remoreras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Remoreras scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Remoreras jabs at Clap's body.
Remoreras motions for Clap to come forward. Remoreras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clap gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Remoreras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Remoreras lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Remoreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Clap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remoreras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Clap misses the target.
Clap moves out of range as Remoreras throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remoreras throws a jab but it's blocked by Clap. #T2#
Clap loads up on a big right hand but Remoreras slips the punch.
Remoreras is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Clap throws a head kick that misses.
Clap misses with a looping left.
Remoreras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erick Clap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Clap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clap.
Remoreras tries to score with a low kick but Clap moves his leg out of the way.
Clap misses with a straight right.
Remoreras ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Remoreras fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clap just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Clap clinches with his opponent.
Clap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remoreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remoreras lands a shot to the body.
Remoreras blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Remoreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remoreras blocks a jab.
Remoreras is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Clap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erick Clap will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clap misses with a body kick.
Remoreras scores with a sloppy right hand. Clap should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Remoreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Remoreras misses with a double jab.
Clap looks for the body kick but Remoreras saw that one coming.
Remoreras slips a jab and a cross from Clap.
Clap lands a leg kick that knocks Remoreras off balance momentarily.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
Remoreras connects with an inside leg kick.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Clap throws the left hand but Remoreras avoids the punch easily.
Remoreras with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clap swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remoreras fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Clap let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remoreras misses with a hook
and Clap counters with a nice body shot.
Remoreras tries a low kick but Clap avoids it.
Clap lands a really nice looking cross but Remoreras seems unphased.
Clap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid body kick from Clap.
Remoreras throws a wild body kick that Clap sees coming a mile off.
Clap is looking to score with low kicks.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
Remoreras was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Remoreras finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Remoreras tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remoreras pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Clap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clap misses with a body punch
and Remoreras counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clap.
Remoreras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.#T2#
Clap throws a body kick that misses.
Clap throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Remoreras counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Remoreras.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap digs a right hand into Remoreras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Remoreras's gas tank.
Clap lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Clap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Remoreras backwards.
Clap is leaning against Remoreras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Clap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clap walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
Remoreras misses with a lunging right hand
and Clap counters with a good low kick that Remoreras was not able to check.
Remoreras lands a leg kick that knocks Clap off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Remoreras misses.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
Remoreras throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Remoreras counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erick Clap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Remoreras looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Clap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remoreras throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remoreras swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Clap.
Clap moves out of range as Remoreras throws a body kick.
Remoreras throws the left hand but Clap avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Remoreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remoreras with a nice cross.
No joy there for Remoreras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clap walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Remoreras checks a leg kick.
Clap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remoreras buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markus Remoreras is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clap lands a jab to Remoreras's midsection.
A solid body kick from Remoreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clap throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Remoreras makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Remoreras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
A combination from Remoreras does no damage.
Remoreras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Remoreras moves out of range of the body kick.
Clap throws out a leg kick but Remoreras moves out of range and Clap only half commits.
Remoreras misses with a looping left.
Clap defending well as Remoreras loads up on a big left hand.
Clap only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clap avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
Clap throws a hook but Remoreras avoids it easily.
Clap checks a low kick from Remoreras.
Remoreras ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
Remoreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remoreras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Remoreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remoreras connects with a jab.
Clap avoids a kick to the body.
Remoreras is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap throws a hook but Remoreras blocks it.
Remoreras throws out a loose jab but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remoreras scores with a kick to the body.
Remoreras sizes up Clap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clap throws a poor cross that misses
and Remoreras counters with a nice body kick.
Clap lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remoreras at a distance.
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remoreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Remoreras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markus Remoreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remoreras throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Remoreras showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Markus Remoreras!
A very excited looking Markus Remoreras made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PKL 1.2
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvestre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvestre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvestre thumps Clap with a low kick.
Silvestre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Silvestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silvestre misses with a looping left.
Clap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clap misses with a head kick.
Silvestre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clap pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silvestre is able to avoid easily.
Silvestre tries to clinch but Clap moves out of range.
Clap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Silvestre blocks the low kick.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses.
Clap tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silvestre is able to avoid easily.
Clap loads up on a big right hand but Silvestre slips the punch.
Clap is looking to chop away at Silvestre's legs.
Nice body kick there by Clap.#T1#
Silvestre throws a head kick but Clap moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Silvestre.
Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clap moves out of range as Silvestre throws a body kick.
Silvestre thuds his shin into the meat of Clap's side.
Clap looks to land a combination. Silvestre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silvestre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvestre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clap connects with a nice looking jab.
Silvestre throws a head kick but Clap moves out of range.
Clap throws the kick towards the body but Silvestre avoids it.
Clap misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clap.
Clap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silvestre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Clap throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvestre misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Silvestre with a hook.
Clap scoring well with a low kick there.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Clap does no damage.
Clap lands a jab to Silvestre's midsection.
Clap throws a leg kick which misses Silvestre's front leg but catches the back leg as Silvestre tries to avoid it.
Silvestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silvestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvestre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clap connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silvestre scrambles back to his feet.
Silvestre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clap counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silvestre thinking.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses.
Clap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silvestre throws a sloppy head kick and Clap moves out of range easily.
Clap thinks about countering with a body kick.
Clap looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestre is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silvestre throws the kick towards the body but Clap avoids it.
Clap staying out of range there.
Clap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silvestre throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
Clap avoids the body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre avoids the body shot from Clap.
Silvestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvestre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silvestre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap throwing a counter right hand but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
That kick from Clap tenderised Silvestre's leg. Silvestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clap.
Clap throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silvestre.
Clap tries a low kick but Silvestre avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Silvestre.
Clap tries to work over Silvestre's front leg with a kick but Silvestre checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap throws a good cross that connects.
Clap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silvestre's head.
Clap takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silvestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erick Clap is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvestre throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clap.#T1#
Clap connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Silvestre is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Silvestre has been cut.
Silvestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvestre blocks a leg kick.
Clap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silvestre.
Clap throws a body kick that misses.
Silvestre slips a straight right by Clap.
Silvestre throws a wild body kick that Clap sees coming a mile off.
Clap throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Clap.
A head kick misses from Silvestre.
Clap swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clap misses with a kick to the body.
Clap lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clap throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Silvestre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Silvestre looks to move away, Clap throws a big counter combo but Silvestre just gets out of the way.
Clap throws a lazy right hand but Silvestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silvestre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clap. That one must have hurt.
Clap looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Silvestre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap lunges at Silvestre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silvestre's hand.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Clap defending well as Silvestre loads up on a big left hand.
And Clap counters with a quick kick to the body but Silvestre blocks it.
Silvestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silvestre connects with a body shot.
Silvestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Clap misses its target.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Silvestre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvestre can do to turn this around?
Clap takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Silvestre is out of range.
Clap checks a leg kick nicely.
Clap is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silvestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clap.
Silvestre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvestre throws a head kick that half lands.
Silvestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clap.
Silvestre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silvestre'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silvestre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Clap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
Clap slips a straight right by Silvestre.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvestre lands a high kick!
Silvestre blocks the body kick.
Clap throws out a loose jab but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvestre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clap. Clap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Silvestre.
A swing and a miss from Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Silvestre.
Silvestre checks a low kick from Clap.
Clap jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clap does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clap blocks a head kick by Silvestre.
#T1#
Silvestre tries a head kick but it misses.
Clap misses with a body shot.
Clap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silvestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap throws a body kick that misses.
Silvestre throws a hook but Clap avoids it easily.
Silvestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvestre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silvestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvestre throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
Silvestre blocks a jab.
Silvestre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Silvestre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silvestre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvestre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Clap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvestre checks a low kick from Clap.
Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clap.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Silvestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Clap digs a good body shot into Silvestre's ribs.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silvestre in his tracks.
Silvestre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silvestre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clap.
Clap misses with a head kick.
Silvestre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Silvestre moves into the clinch.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Silvestre avoids it by throwing Clap back against the ropes.
Clap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvestres head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniel Silvestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clap prevents a body shot from Silvestre.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erick Clap.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
De Santo Cristo slips under a jab.
De Santo Cristo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by De Santo Cristo as he connects with a hook.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo gets a double leg takedown into Clap's guard.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
De Santo Cristo cracks Clap with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap controls De Santo Cristo momentarily but De Santo Cristo frees himself.
De Santo Cristo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully. #T1#
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Santo Cristo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo postures up in Clap's guard and throws a big left but Clap blocks it.
Clap wants to get back to his feet but De Santo Cristo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Santo Cristo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.#T2#
De Santo Cristo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
De Santo Cristo looks for a takedown but Clap sprawls well.
Clap throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to close the distance and clinch but Clap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clap.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clap fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Santo Cristo just manages to avoid it.
Clap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Santo Cristo shoots and misses
and Clap counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clap lands a right hand.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Clap avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Clap can't break the clinch.
Clap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo pushes Clap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Clap lands a body punch.
Clap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clap lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clap is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clap gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erick Clap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
De Santo Cristo wants a takedown.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick as Clap jumps back.#TD2#
Clap gets caught flat footed, as De Santo Cristo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Clap looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Santo Cristo has picked Clap up and slammed him! Clap can't keep hold of the triangle and De Santo Cristo manages to pass to side control!
De Santo Cristo landing strikes.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clap keeps working.
De Santo Cristo scoring with punches from side control.
De Santo Cristo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by De Santo Cristo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lunges at Clap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clap's hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Clap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut
and Clap counters with a left to the body.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and De Santo Cristo moves out of range easily.
Clap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Clap pushes him away.
Clap avoids the head kick by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santo Cristo misses with a takedown attempt - Clap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Clap gets caught napping as De Santo Cristo dives in and scores a takedown. Clap manages to retain guard.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santo Cristo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Clap wants to sweep here but De Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo landing with the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Clap keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Santo Cristo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clap's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clap is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Clap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo preventing the sweep.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Clap looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Santo Cristo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clap tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
Clap is working hard here to advance position.
De Santo Cristo stalling away here and it's allowed Clap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Santo Cristo cracks Clap with a solid left hand.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Clap is keeping the position.
De Santo Cristo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Clap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Clap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Clap is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clap haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Clap throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joao De Santo Cristo!
Joao De Santo Cristo wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Joao De Santo Cristo 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:
Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Unchained checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Unchained works the jab nicely.
Clap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Unchained.
Clap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unchained.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by Clap. #TD#
Clap closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Unchained did well to prevent Clap getting side control.
Unchained punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unchained wants to get back to full guard.
Clap wants to pass the guard but Unchained is defending well. #SUB#
Clap is working for a submission of some sort.
Unchained has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clap passes to full mount! #T1#
Unchained slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Unchained wants to improve his position but Clap is controlling well.
Unchained gets full guard.
Clap lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Unchained looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clap is one step ahead there.
Clap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Unchained wants to control but Clap passes easily into half guard.
Unchained blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clap. #T2#
Unchained controlling the position well.
Clap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clap passes to side control.
Clap in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Unchained keeps Clap under control for a moment.
Unchained wants to control but Clap postures up.
Unchained is trying to buck Clap off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unchained struggling a bit here.#T3#
Clap throws a strike aimed at the side of Unchained's head but Unchained avoids it well.
Unchained is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clap scoring with punches and elbows.
Clap throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Unchained takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Unchained wants to control but Clap postures up.
Unchained tries to improve position but can't.
Unchained is trying to buck Clap off.
Unchained wants to control but Clap postures up.#T4#
Clap tries to advance to mount but Unchained denies him.
Clap cracks Unchained with a big right hand but Unchained just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Unchained tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unchained seems a little lost for a moment, as Clap dominates the positioning.
Clap misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Unchained's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clap is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Unchained will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unchained is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Unchained is not content to let Clap control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Unchained throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.
Unchained throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
Clap moves out of range as Unchained strikes.
Unchained throws a big shot that misses.
Clap throwing a counter right hand but Unchained manages to avoid it.#CL#
Clap clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Unchained's brow.
A short uppercut from Unchained.
Unchained tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clap. #CUT#
It looks like Olympia Unchained has been cut.
Unchained tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Unchained tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Unchained.
Clap looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained misses with some punches.
Clap wants to take the fight to the mat but Unchained manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Clap.
A short left from Unchained.
Clap throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unchained lands a body shot. #T1#
Unchained doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unchained misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unchained misses with a punch on the inside.
Clap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clap scores with a shoulder strike.
Clap lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Clap on the inside.
Unchained tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Unchained is working Clap over against the cage.
Unchained throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Unchained.
Clap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unchained backwards.
Erick Clap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Unchained works on Clap's body with a couple of short punches.
Clap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unchained lands a body shot in the clinch.
Unchained misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unchained lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unchained blocks a body shot from Clap.
Clap tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Unchained lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Unchained fails to land. #BC#
Clap breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Unchained moves out of range of the body kick.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clap throws a push kick but Unchained slaps the foot to one side.
Clap goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Unchained.
Unchained tests Clap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clap throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clap slips a straight right by Unchained.
Clap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unchained sizes up Clap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clap drops his hands momentarily and Unchained takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Unchained.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Unchained misses with a looping left.
Clap chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clap connects with a leg kick. Unchained looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clap throws a leg kick that misses.
Clap moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Unchained misses with a left hand
and Clap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Unchained checks a leg kick.
Unchained misses with a straight left.
Clap is looking to clinch.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clap is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clap throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unchained.
Clap staying out of range there.
Unchained throws a jab but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Unchained was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Clap. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clap moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained with a jab.
Clap throws out a powerful jab.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clap throws a wild body kick that Unchained sees coming a mile off.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unchained manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unchained! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Unchained. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unchained.
Olympia Unchained is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unchained misses with a hook.
Unchained ducks right into an uppercut from Clap.
Clap swings for the body but Unchained moves out of range.
Clap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unchained under the eye.
Clap throws a leg kick which misses Unchained's front leg but catches the back leg as Unchained tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Unchained.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unchained moves away.
It seemed like Unchained was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unchained scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olympia Unchained will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Olympia Unchained's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Unchained. That snapped Clap's head back.
Unchained looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Unchained moves forwards but Clap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clap tries to clinch but Unchained moves out of range.
Unchained lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Unchained throws out a counter right but Clap avoids it with no problem.
Unchained throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
Clap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Unchained manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Clap darts in and clinches Unchained up against the cage.
Unchained misses with a body punch.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unchained misses with some punches.
Clap is working for takedown but Unchained is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unchained misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap pushes Unchained back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Unchained goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clap misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unchained.
Clap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unchained's elbow.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
Unchained can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Unchained struggles to land a body shot inside as Clap controls his hands.
Clap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unchained throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claps head.
Unchained misses with some punches.
Unchained misses with a body punch.
Unchained throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unchained prevents a body shot from Clap.
Unchained misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unchained blocks a body shot from Clap.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
Unchained goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Unchained fails to land. #BC#
Clap breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Unchained throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clap throws a sloppy head kick and Unchained moves out of range easily.
Unchained stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clap.
Unchained throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unchained on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Olympia Unchained seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap.
A little jabbing left from Unchained on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Clap slams his shin into Unchained's torso.
Unchained throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unchained misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Clap staying out of range there.
Unchained takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clap tries to clinch there but Unchained circles away.
Unchained might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Unchained misses with a straight left.
Clap takes one to the chin there.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Unchained.
Clap pushes Unchained away with a front kick.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Unchained slips a jab and a cross from Clap.
Clap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unchained.
Clap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unchained.
Clap defending well as Unchained loads up on a big left hand.
Clap moves away from the strike by Unchained.
Clap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unchained doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Clap misses.
Clap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap lands a really nice looking cross but Unchained seems unphased.
Unchained bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clap's head.
Unchained closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Clap throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unchained.
A counter left hand to the body from Clap misses its target.
Unchained throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
Unchained misses with a hook. Clap ducked under it nicely.
Clap tries to counter with a takedown but Unchained is quick to defend against it.
Clap throws a series of punches but Unchained moves out of range.
Clap scores with a kick to the body.
Clap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Unchained looks to land a left hand but Clap moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Clap was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unchained.
Crunch! Clap slams his shin into Unchained's torso.
Clap moves away from the strike by Unchained.
A little feinted left hand from Clap on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unchained throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unchained.
Clap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unchained.
Clap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unchained throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unchained throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
Unchained misses with a hook.
Clap thuds his right hand into Unchained's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erick Clap.
I think Clap 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Clap misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Clap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Clap successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Clap working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Clap can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clap pulls Carter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carter from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB2#
Clap looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
Clap is trying is best to control the position here.
Clap is refusing to be controlled, as Carter sits in half guard.
Carter wants to stand up but Clap is controlling the position.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Clap is working away. #T2#
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.
Carter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Carter stands up from half guard.
A head kick by Clap misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
Clap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clap.
Clap throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
As Clap looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Clap just gets out of the way.
Clap throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Clap walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
#T3#
Clap throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carter misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clap.
Erick Clap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Clap circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Clap throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clap, right into the meat.
Clap lands with a shot to the body.
Clap throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clap.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter is looking to clinch but Clap is avoiding it.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Carter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
Clap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clap lands with an overhand left.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Clap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.
My spies in River's Edge Gym inform me that Clap has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clap's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Clap clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clap.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
Clap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Clap managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Carter tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap jumps guard but Carter stands there with Clap around his waist. Clap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter connects with a knee to the head.
Clap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clap blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Clap.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clap. #T1#
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Clap back against the cage.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Clap lands a body shot. #BC2#
Clap manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Clap has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Clap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clap avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carter as Clap tries to tie him up.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter tries to pull guard but Clap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clap works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carter pushes Clap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clap lands a right hand.
Clap is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Clap avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Clap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Carter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Clap scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Clap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clap throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clap.
Carter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Clap with a hook.#CL2#
Clap forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Clap throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Erick Clap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Carter pushes Clap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Clap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the cage.#BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Clap clinches with his opponent.
Carter scores a nice knee to the body.
Clap lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Clap.
Clap is working Carter over against the cage.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter taking a breather. #TD2#
Clap tightens his grip and picks Carter up, before dumping him to the ground. Carter manages to land in guard.
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!
Clap wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving. #T4#
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Clap is proving a slippery customer.
Carter pulls Clap in to control the position.
Clap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Clap postures up.
Clap wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.#SUB#
Carter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clap defends well.
Clap trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Carter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clap presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clap lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erick Clap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clap tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick from Carter lands but Clap takes it in his stride.
Carter lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter prevents a body shot from Clap.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Clap.
#T1#
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter fails to pull guard.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Clap back against the cage.
Clap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clap avoiding damage.
Clap lands a nice uppercut.
Carter working hard to break the clinch.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clap.
Clap misses with a body punch.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Clap swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clap is keeping busy.
Clap cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
Clap lands a left hand.
#T2#
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Clap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Clap as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Clap.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Clap avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Clap tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clap blocks it with crossed arms.
Clap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Clap.
Clap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clap lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Clap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clap avoids it.#T3#
Clap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clap walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Clap moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clap.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Clap can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Clap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clap.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clap to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubin Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clap tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Clap avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Clap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clap throws out a leg kick but Carter moves out of range and Clap only half commits.
Clap just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarter.
Clap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Clap throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clap lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clap paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rubin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Clap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter prevents a body shot from Clap.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Clap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter blocks a body shot from Clap.
Clap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Clap avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clap 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Ascension 0401
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Scissorhands tries to bum rush Clap with a series of wild strikes but Clap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clap misses with a low kick as Scissorhands jumps back.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clap.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been informed that Scissorhands has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Clap.
Clap has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clap.
Nice cross by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clap.
Scissorhands scores with a nice strike.
Clap cracks a nice hook into Scissorhands's ribs.
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!#CL#
Scissorhands gets tackled into the cage by Clap. Clap maintains the clinch.
Scissorhands scores with a shot to the side of Clap's head.
Scissorhands misses with a body punch.
Clap blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Clap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clap tries to land knees in the clinch but Scissorhands avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Clap prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clap blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clap backwards.
Scissorhands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scissorhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
A hook to the body from Clap.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scissorhands tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scissorhands tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
Clap misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands tries a body shot but Clap blocks it.
Scissorhands can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clap.
Scissorhands lands with a left to the head.
Scissorhands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clap backwards.
Clap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clap cracks Scissorhands with a nice body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands pushes Clap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Clap.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scissorhands can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scissorhands is defending well for now.
Scissorhands can't find room to land a body shot as Clap controls the action.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scissorhands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scissorhands looks to land a right hand but Clap moved out of range.
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clap throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Clap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Clap takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Clap. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scissorhands lands a high kick!
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clap checks a leg kick nicely.
Clap tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scissorhands throws a right hand that misses
and Clap counters with a nice body kick.
Scissorhands lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scissorhands.
A head kick misses from Scissorhands.
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!
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clap checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scissorhands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scissorhands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Clap's front leg. #T4#
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Clap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clap throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clap fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scissorhands checks it well.
Scissorhands connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clap with a jab.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clap moves away.
Scissorhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Clap.
Clap looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
Clap lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Scissorhands connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Clap.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Clap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap with a hook.
Scissorhands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Clap moves out of range.
Scissorhands with a hook.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
A big right from Scissorhands misses.
Clap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scissorhands sprawls and moves away.
Clap misses with a two punch combination.
Clap is looking to wear down Scissorhands with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scissorhands scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Scissorhands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Clap fakes the leg kick and cracks Scissorhands in the body.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap throws a head kick but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Scissorhands as he connects with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clap is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scissorhands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clap.
Clap throws the kick towards the body but Scissorhands avoids it.
Clap takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Scissorhands #TD#
and Clap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clap works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Clap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
Scissorhands is not content to let Clap control the position.
Clap is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
Clap trying to mount his opponent but Scissorhands defends it.
Clap wants to take a breather but Scissorhands is having none of it. #T3#
Clap works his way into side control. #ES2#
Scissorhands throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clap bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clap moves away.
Clap tries to clinch up.
Scissorhands is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clap with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Clap.
Clap walks into a left hand.
Clap throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Clap lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
A left lands for Clap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Clap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
Clap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Scissorhands lands a jab to Clap's midsection.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Clap sees coming a mile off.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Clap doesn't manage to clinch there - Scissorhands circles away.
Scissorhands lands a jab to Clap's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow Clap down.
Clap lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clap misses with a hook.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clap was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Scissorhands off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for Clap.#ROC#
Scissorhands is rocked!
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Clap.
Clap has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Clap feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scissorhands controls Clap momentarily but Clap frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap throwing strikes but missing.
Scissorhands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Clap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scissorhands seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clap tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scissorhands can't keep his opponent in guard - Clap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scissorhands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clap trying to control but Scissorhands is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Clap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scissorhands's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clap connects with a nice short shot to Scissorhands's temple.
Clap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scissorhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Erick Clap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Clap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands wants to control but Clap is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Clap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scissorhands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clap throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Clap walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scissorhands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clap misses with a takedown attempt - Scissorhands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Scissorhands connects with a single shot there.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap throws a solid leg kick but Scissorhands takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clap.
Clap checks the leg kick.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Clap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clap is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Clap's front leg but catches the back leg as Clap tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erick Clap.
I think Scissorhands has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edward Scissorhands!
As Edward Scissorhands got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Feed me Brophy next.'.
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Event:
Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Junior tries for a takedown but Clap circles away easily
and Clap counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junior thinking. #CL#
Clap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
Clap can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
#TD2#
Junior decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Junior is looking for a triangle but Clap pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clap defends it easily.#SUB2#
Junior looking for a triangle here. Clap is fighting it but it looks tight! Junior pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Clap is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Junior!
A relieved looking Rich Junior 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:
EPL 11 Finale
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ballesteros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ballesteros scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ballesteros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clap throws a chopping leg kick but Ballesteros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballesteros moves away.
Ballesteros lands the left hand.
Ballesteros throws a right hand that misses
and Clap counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballesteros. Clap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clap throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ballesteros blocks a jab.
Ballesteros throwing a counter right hand but Clap manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballesteros.
Clap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ballesteros if he has to take too many more of those.
Clap throws a head kick that misses.
Clap with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Seve Ballesteros has been cut.
Ballesteros moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Ballesteros throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Clap throws a big shot that misses.
Clap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clap doesn't manage to clinch there - Ballesteros circles away.
Seve Ballesteros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Clap moved out of range nicely.
Clap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seve Ballesteros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clap slips under a jab.
Ballesteros connects with a body shot that sends Clap's belly button to the back.
Ballesteros throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Clap to counter with a crisp jab.
Clap swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballesteros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ballesteros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Clap tries to counter it with a takedown but Ballesteros pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ballesteros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Ballesteros avoids the head kick by Clap.
Clap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballesteros.
Clap misses with a body shot
and Ballesteros counters with a right hand to the body.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballesteros throws a lazy uppercut
and Clap counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Ballesteros finds it's target.
Clap misses with a straight left.
Ballesteros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Clap moves out of range.
And Clap tries to counter it with a takedown but Ballesteros pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ballesteros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clap slips under a jab from Ballesteros.
Clap throws a push kick but Ballesteros slaps the foot to one side.
Clap will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap.
Ballesteros throws a solid leg kick but Clap takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ballesteros.#T3#
Clap scores with a hook.
Ballesteros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clap misses with a kick to the body.
Ballesteros lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Clap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ballesteros throws a hook to the side of Clap's head but Clap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballesteros misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Clap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clap.
Clap is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ballesteros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Ballesteros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ballesteros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballesteros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clap is defending well for now.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A short uppercut from Clap.
Ballesteros swings wildly with an uppercut but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballesteros trying to land knees to the body.
Ballesteros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Clap pulls guard effortlessly.
Clap working a defensive guard here.
Ballesteros's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ballesteros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballesteros has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seve Ballesteros's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ballesteros delivers a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ballesteros checks a leg kick.
Clap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clap finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clap just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBallesteros.
Ballesteros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clap tries a low kick but Ballesteros avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clap. Ballesteros shrugs it off though.
Ballesteros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballesteros misses with a left hand
and Clap counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap misses with a straight right.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap throws the kick towards the body but Ballesteros avoids it.
Ballesteros throwing a counter right hand but Clap manages to avoid it.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Ballesteros.
Clap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ballesteros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Ballesteros throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
Ballesteros jabs Clap right on the nose. Clap blinks but takes it well.
Clap lands a nice hook to Ballesteros's body. Ballesteros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Clap.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that half lands.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ballesteros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clap lands a nice hook to Ballesteros's body. Ballesteros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Ballesteros.
A low kick from Ballesteros is predictable there
and Clap counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballesteros thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballesteros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Clap lands the left hand.
Clap takes a swing at Ballesteros's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Ballesteros. Beautiful body shot.
Clap throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clap avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
Clap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ballesteros checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clap stuns Ballesteros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ballesteros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clap tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballesteros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
Clap is looking to chop away at Ballesteros's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Ballesteros misses its target.#T3#
Ballesteros throws a low kick but Clap moves out of range easily.
Ballesteros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballesteros slips under a jab from Clap.
Clap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ballesteros misses the jab.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ballesteros lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ballesteros, as that shot connected.
Ballesteros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erick Clap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Ballesteros does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Ballesteros misses.
Clap appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballesteros.
Clap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Ballesteros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballesteros.
Clap feints a counter leg kick.
Ballesteros throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballesteros throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clap. Ballesteros shrugs it off though.
Ballesteros slips a straight right by Clap.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that half lands.
Ballesteros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballesteros blocks the leg kick.
Ballesteros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clap avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
Clap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballesteros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erick Clap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seve Ballesteros's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ballesteros, right into the meat.
Clap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ballesteros's calf.
Clap looks to throw the jab but Ballesteros is out of range.
Ballesteros moves out of range of the body kick.
Clap avoids the body shot from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros tries a head kick but it misses.
Clap is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ballesteros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ballesteros checks a leg kick.
Clap lands a head shot.
Clap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballesteros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Clap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clap looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clap trying to control from half guard but Ballesteros is working away.
Ballesteros tries to kick Clap off but Clap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Clap scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballesteros is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballesteros sees it coming and defends easily.
Ballesteros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clap.
Clap working over Ballesteros with some ground and pound. Ballesteros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ballesteros is trying to stand up here but Clap is controlling him well.
Clap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ballesteros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ballesteros looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Clap uses his free foot to push down on Ballesteros's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ballesteros.
Clap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ballesteros is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ballesteros is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clap trying to control but Ballesteros is having none of it. #T3#
Clap landing punches.
Ballesteros trying desperately to get to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Clap there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ballesteros wants to get back to his feet.
Ballesteros is squirming around, avoiding Clap's attempts to control the action.
Ballesteros's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Clap lands with some strikes.
Clap looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clap working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Ballesteros is rocked!
Ballesteros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Ballesteros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Clap! Ballesteros is hurt baaadly! Clap is firing away with more strikes - Ballesteros is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Clap!
Erick Clap very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Ascension 0121
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Monteban defending well as Clap loads up on a big left hand.
Clap throws a body kick that misses
and Monteban counters with a low kick, right behind Clap 's knee.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
Monteban looks for the body kick but Clap saw that one coming.
Monteban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clap swivels and escapes.
Clap appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clap scores with a nice body kick.
Monteban is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Monteban misses with a low kick.
Clap moves away from the strike by Monteban.
Clap is looking to clinch but Monteban is avoiding it.
Clap misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Monteban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monteban. #SUB#
Clap is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monteban defends well.
Monteban preventing the sweep.
Monteban trying to control the position from guard on top but Clap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Clap has momentary wrist control but Monteban slips an elbow through the middle.
Monteban is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clap is trying to keep Monteban in close.
Monteban postures up in Clap's guard and throws a big left but Clap blocks it.
Monteban trying to control the position from guard on top but Clap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clap trying to keep a closed guard but Monteban is proving a slippery customer.
Monteban throwing strikes but missing.
Monteban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monteban throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Monteban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Clap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monteban defends it easily.
Monteban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monteban passes Clap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban trying to control from half guard but Clap is working away.
Monteban scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monteban prevents Clap from improving his position.
Clap manages to get to full guard.
Monteban is looking to advance position but Clap has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Clap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monteban is looking to escape.
Monteban gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back.
Clap thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monteban's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Clap seems content to control.
Clap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monteban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monteban tries to get to full guard but Clap has control of the leg.
Clap with the ground and pound but Monteban uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Clap trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monteban has his foot on Clap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clap works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Monteban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clap tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteban is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Monteban dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clap throws a body shot but no joy.
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clap.
Monteban avoids a kick to the body.
Clap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monteban to score with a decent uppercut.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt.
Monteban lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban connects with an inside leg kick.
Clap looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Clap gets caught flat footed, as Monteban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monteban won't allow Clap to sweep him here.
Monteban postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Monteban got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clap has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monteban has managed to get both his arms back between Clap's legs - danger averted.
Monteban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monteban trying to control but Clap is working from the bottom.
Monteban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monteban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses.
Monteban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clap working a defensive guard here.
Clap is controlling Monteban's posture.#SUB#
Clap working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Monteban has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Clap trying to control but Monteban postures up.
Clap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monteban. #SUB2#
Monteban is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monteban seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Clap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monteban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monteban moves into full mount! Clap won't be happy about that! #T3#
Monteban controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Clap that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monteban cracks Clap with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Clap is rocked!
Clap tries to hold on but Monteban pushes him away.
Monteban postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clap looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Clap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monteban scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clap?
Ricardo Monteban has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Monteban has isolated one of Clap's arms. Clap looking to fight him off but Monteban twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Monteban!
Our winner, Ricardo Monteban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Ascension 1224
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao scoring well with a low kick there.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Erick Clap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clap.
Clap looks to land a body kick but Hao moved away.
A jab from Clap misses.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Clap lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clap staying out of range there.#TD#
Hao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap regains half guard.#T1#
Hao trying to mount his opponent but Clap defends it.
Hao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hao controlling the action here.#SUB#
Clap is defending against the submission attempts here by Hao.
#SUB2#
Clap is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hao is tapping! Great win for Clap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erick Clap!
Erick Clap made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ascension 1119
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD#
Clap drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pamaus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Clap is sitting in close to Pamaus's body. Pamaus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clap is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clap is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pamaus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aimo Pamaus!
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Event:
Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takano wants it to stay on the feet.
Clap avoids the head kick by Takano.
Clap works the jab nicely.
Takano tries to land a leg kick but Clap saw it coming and moves away.
Clap cracks Takano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clap lands with a nice body kick.
Takano walks into a straight right hand from Clap.
Takano motions for Clap to come forward. Takano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takano is looking to chop away at Clap's legs.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Takano off the cage and back into range.
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clap - the referee stops the clock and Takano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clap. Takano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clap is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clap checks a low kick from Takano.
Clap throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
Takano just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takano blocks a leg kick.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
Takano with a hook.
Takano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clap.
Takano takes one to the side of the head.
Clap thumps Takano with a low kick.
Takano scores with a head kick.
Clap lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clap throws a body kick that misses.
Clap has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Takano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clap dips to his left and cracks Takano with an uppercut!
Clap fakes the leg kick and cracks Takano in the body.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Clap scores with a nice strike.
Clap is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clap connects with a solid leg kick.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clap takes one on the button.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Clap checks a leg kick nicely.
Clap shoots in but Takano avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Clap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Takano is trying to stand up here but Clap is controlling him well.
Clap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takano defending well though.
Clap controlling the pace.
Takano is looking to escape.#T3#
Clap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takano keeps working.
Takano wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clap scores with a shot to the body.
Clap scores with a sloppy right hand. Takano should have avoided that one.
Clap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takano.
Clap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takano thumps Clap with a low kick.
Clap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clap sprawls and moves away.
Clap keeps Takano at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Clap fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clap scores with a decent looking hook.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Clap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clap throws a wild body kick that Takano sees coming a mile off.
Takano throws a front kick aimed at Clap's knee but Clap avoids it well.
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clap attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takano throws a sloppy body shot
and Clap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clap moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Takano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Clap staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Takano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clap.
Clap with a nice cross.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Clap checks a low kick from Takano.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clap counters with an inside leg kick.
Clap throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Clap finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano blocks a head kick by Clap.
A head kick misses from Clap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap fails with a takedown attempt.
Takano slips a jab from Clap.#T1#
Takano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clap is out of range and Takano settles back down.
Clap feints a counter leg kick.
Clap checks a leg kick.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Takano takes the fight into the clinch.
Clap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clap digs a right hand underneath Takano's ribcage. Takano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clap trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takano manages to break the clinch.
Clap throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Takano gets tackled into the cage by Clap. Clap maintains the clinch.
Clap misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clap.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Nice body punch from Clap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Clap.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Clap breaks the clinch.
Clap tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Clap thuds his shin into the meat of Takano's side.
Clap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erick Clap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clap is looking to clinch but Takano is avoiding it.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.#T3#
Takano slips under a jab from Clap.
Takano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clap at a distance.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Clap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clap scores with a hook.
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Takano as he checks the leg kick.
Clap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takano wants to land a leg kick but Clap is out of range. #CL#
Takano pushes Clap up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Clap. #T4#
Clap blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Clap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clap tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takano defends well and Clap ends up having to push Takano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takano thuds his right hand into Clap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clap throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap misses with a hook.
Takano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clap lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takano.
Clap scores with a shot to the body.
Clap throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takano.
Takano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Clap moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Clap thinks about the counter body kick.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clap is out of range.
Takano lands with a right hand.
Clap scores with a push kick.
Clap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
Clap throws a front kick aimed at Takano's knee but Takano avoids it well. #TD2#
Clap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clap showed some decent athleticism there.
Takano pushes Clap off looking to stand but Clap dives back in and keeps control.
Clap is pressing down on Takano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takano is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano is trying to stand back up but Clap is controlling him
#SUB2#
Clap 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! Takano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erick Clap!
Erick Clap gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Syn 465 - Gymer vs. Bustamante
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Clap misses with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Clap has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Fran!
Clap tries to work over De Fran's front leg with a kick but De Fran checks it.
De Fran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fran throws a jab but it's blocked by Clap.
Clap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Fran has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clap is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Fran moves out of range of the body kick.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clap moves away.
Clap throwing a counter right hand but De Fran manages to avoid it.
Clap lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Fran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
Clap defending well as De Fran loads up on a big left hand.
Clap checks a low kick from De Fran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap misses with a low kick as De Fran jumps back.
De Fran misses with a low kick.
Clap takes a swing at De Fran's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Clap.
Clap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Clap takes a swing at De Fran's ribcage but misses.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Fran.
De Fran throws a chopping leg kick but Clap manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clap scores with a jab to the head.
Clap looks to land a right hand but De Fran moved out of range.
Clap misses with a low kick.
De Fran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clap scores with a nice strike.
De Fran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clap throws the left hand but De Fran avoids the punch easily.
De Fran thows a leg kick but Clap checks it
and Clap counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Fran is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Clap tries to work over De Fran's front leg with a kick but De Fran checks it.
Clap misses with a takedown attempt
and De Fran counters with a nice leg kick.
De Fran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Clap.
De Fran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Clap darts in and clinches De Fran up against the cage.#T2#
De Fran missing with knees to the body.
De Fran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clap goes for a takedown attempt but De Fran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erick Clap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fran connects with a high kick.
Clap misses with a straight right.
Clap connects with the punch.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clap is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Clap has De Fran up against the cage in a clinch.
Clap is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Fran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clap is pushing De Fran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Clap cracks De Fran with a nice body shot.
Clap lands a body punch.
Clap lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Clap.
De Fran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Fran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clap.
A short right from De Fran.
De Fran wants to stall.
Clap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Fran's elbow.
De Fran prevents a body shot from Clap. #T4#
Clap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Fran's elbow.
De Fran misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Fran stops a takedown attempt from Clap.
Clap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clap blocks an uppercut.
De Fran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clap's defenses.
De Fran throws a head punch that misses.
De Fran lands with a light punch inside.
Clap can't find room to land a body shot as De Fran controls the action.
Clap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Fran throws an elbow but it misses.
De Fran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Fran is pressed up against the cage. Clap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Fran down to the mat. De Fran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clap checks a low kick from De Fran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erick Clap will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
De Fran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clap was well out of range. Poor timing from De Fran.
Clap lands a right hook to the body.
Clap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clap.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
De Fran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clap fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Fran on the side of the head.
De Fran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Fran tries to clinch but Clap is having none of it.
Clap is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erick Clap is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from De Fran misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Fran circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling De Fran to counter with a crisp jab.
Clap lands a glancing blow to the side of De Fran's head.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for De Fran.
De Fran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Fran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Fran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clap. That did some damage!
De Fran lands with a cross.
De Fran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clap counters with an inside leg kick.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Clap sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Fran throws a head kick but Clap moves out of range.
De Fran moves out of range of the body kick.
Clap sets himself, and De Fran steps forward looking for the clinch! Clap avoids it this time.
Clap walks into a stiff left hand from De Fran.
Clap uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Fran.
Clap stuns De Fran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Fran takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
De Fran throws a hook but Clap avoids it easily.#TD#
De Fran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clap to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clap drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clap jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
De Fran looking to control.
Clap tries to free his leg and advance position but De Fran is retaining full guard.
De Fran controlling the position.
De Fran trying to control the position.
De Fran managing to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Fran throws out the jab.
Clap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Fran counters with a low kick, right behind Clap 's knee.
De Fran throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clap lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Fran's sensitive parts.
Clap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
Clap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab by Clap.
Clap connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
De Fran misses with a wild combination.
Clap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap misses the jab.
Clap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clap misses with a few strikes there.
De Fran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clap.
Clap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like De Fran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Clap closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Fran to the mat! De Fran manages to get full guard.
Clap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Fran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clap controlling from the top position.
Clap wants to control from the top but De Fran keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clap.#TD#
De Fran gets caught napping as Clap dives in and scores a takedown. De Fran manages to retain guard.
De Fran wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clap manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Clap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Fran trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
De Fran is not content to let Clap control the position.
De Fran is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Clap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Fran has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Fran is trying is best to control the position here.
De Fran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clap being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
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.
Clap trying to control but De Fran is working from the bottom.
Andr De Fran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Fran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clap trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Fran misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Clap moves out of range as De Fran strikes.
De Fran misses with a body shot.
Clap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clap lands with a nice body kick.
Clap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Clap.
De Fran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clap lands a nice looking body shot.
Clap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Fran connects with a leg kick. Clap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Fran can do to turn this around?
De Fran avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Clap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Fran misses with a series of wild punches.
Clap quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Clap throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Clap has closed the distance and engaged De Fran in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap blocking some punches.
Clap tries to work over De Fran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clap avoiding damage as De Fran throws knees to the body.
Clap misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fran prevents a body shot from Clap.
A shot in the inside from Clap.
De Fran landing knees to the head.
Clap dodges an elbow strike from De Fran.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Fran throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
De Fran trying to land knees to the body.
De Fran trying to land knees to the body.
De Fran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clap blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clap, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 457 - Kocur vs. Makinwa
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Clap throws a lazy right hand but The Gangster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Gangster unleashes a big counter combination but Clap bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Gangster throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Clap counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clap preventing the sweep.
Clap will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clap trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
Clap wants to pass the guard but The Gangster is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster keeping moving, preventing Clap from controlling successfully.
The Gangster can't keep his opponent in guard - Clap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Clap blocks the strikes from The Gangster.
Clap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Gangster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Clap seems to be working for a kimura but The Gangster defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The Gangster actively working from the bottom here.
Clap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Gangster defending well though. #SUB#
Clap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Clap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Gangster wants to get back to full guard.
The Gangster wants to control but Clap is keeping busy.
The Gangster tries to roll over but Clap keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Gangster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clap. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Gangster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clap avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Gangster. #T3#
Clap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Gangster cracks Clap with a big right hand but Clap just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Gangster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clap is concentrating on defense, preventing The Gangster from advancing position.
Clap gets full guard.
The Gangster landing with the ground and pound.
The Gangster controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The Gangster chips away with some ground and pound.
Clap thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Clap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Gangster is aware though and is defending well.
The Gangster chips away with some ground and pound.
The Gangster throwing strikes but missing.
Clap has momentary wrist control but The Gangster slips an elbow through the middle.
The Gangster scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clap's head.
Clap looking to control.
Clap is pulling down on The Gangster's head. It's preventing any offense from The Gangster, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timmey The Gangster will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clap moves to clinch but The Gangster breaks away
and The Gangster counters with a three punch combo that has Clap backing up. Clap nods at The Gangster to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Clap instigates a clinch.
Clap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Gangster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clap.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but The Gangster avoids it by throwing Clap back against the cage.
Clap stops a takedown attempt from The Gangster.
A short uppercut from Clap.
The Gangster trying to control the position but instead, Clap has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Gangster into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Gangster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
The Gangster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clap clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T1#
The Gangster controlling from the back.
The Gangster throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Clap!
Clap tries to escape the position.
Clap is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
The Gangster goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Clap escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The Gangster moves into full guard.
Clap wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving. #T2#
Clap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clap trying to control the action but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The Gangster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Gangster wants to sweep but Clap has passed to side control!#SUB#
Clap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Clap has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Gangster!
Clap fails to move to back control.
The Gangster swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The Gangster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Gangster is looking to escape. #SUB#
Clap looking for a guillotine from mount but The Gangster is having none of it.
The Gangster felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Clap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clap wants to control the pace but The Gangster is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Gangster wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Clap - just one landing.
The Gangster punishes Clap's body with a nice straight punch.
Clap throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clap throws a sloppy body shot
and The Gangster counters with a head kick. #TD2#
The Gangster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clap blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Gangster.
Clap is looking to control The Gangster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clap avoid being mounted?
The Gangster working over Clap with some ground and pound. Clap looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Clap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The Gangster prevents Clap from improving his position.
Clap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Gangster scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Gangster working the head and body with strikes.
The Gangster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clap is looking to control The Gangster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clap avoid being mounted?
The Gangster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clap keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully. #T2#
Clap trying to keep a closed guard but The Gangster is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Clap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Gangster defends it easily.#SUB#
Clap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Gangster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clap wants to sweep but no luck.
The Gangster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clap's head.#T3#
Clap is trying to control the position but The Gangster postures up.
Timmey The Gangster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clap wants to sweep but no luck.
The Gangster landing some decent shots from guard.
The Gangster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Clap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Gangster is aware though and is defending well.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Clap keeps moving.
Clap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clap looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Gangster throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
The Gangster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Erick Clap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gangster throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Clap counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
The Gangster gets full guard.
Clap looking to sit in guard and control but The Gangster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The Gangster works over Clap with some ground and pound from guard.
The Gangster scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Gangster's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Clap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
The Gangster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clap dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Clap looking to sit in guard and control but The Gangster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmey The Gangster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Gangster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 446 -
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Clap chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dorozhkin can pounce on him.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Clap does no damage.
Dorozhkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Dorozhkin.
We've been informed that Dorozhkin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dorozhkin with a jab.
Dorozhkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clap closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dorozhkin tries a low kick but Clap avoids it.
Clap cracks Dorozhkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clap misses with a body kick.
Dorozhkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Clap sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dorozhkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorozhkin off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Dorozhkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dorozhkin ducks under a wild hook from Clap.
Dorozhkin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Dorozhkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clap misses with a low kick as Dorozhkin jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clap is out of range and Dorozhkin settles back down.
Clap was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clap seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dorozhkin misses with a left hand
and Clap counters with a straight right hand.
Clap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorozhkin manages to avoid it.
Dorozhkin throws a fast counter high kick but Clap manages to duck under it in time.
Dorozhkin thumps Clap with a low kick.
Clap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clap is defended easily by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dorozhkin misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Clap moves away from the strike by Dorozhkin.
Clap changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorozhkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Clap attempts a counter takedown but Dorozhkin avoids it well and moves away.
Dorozhkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clap is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clap takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clap checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clap takes a swing at Dorozhkin's ribcage but misses.
Clap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorozhkin counters with a big head kick but Clap shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorozhkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Clap.
Clap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorozhkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clap will feel that in the morning.
Anton Dorozhkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorozhkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorozhkin tries to land a body kick
and Clap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dorozhkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clap is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clap checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Clap tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorozhkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
Dorozhkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorozhkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dorozhkin backs up against the cage.
#KD#
Clap lands a left and a right that sends Dorozhkin crashing to the canvas! Clap dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Dorozhkin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Dorozhkin 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!
Dorozhkin is trying to stand up.
Dorozhkin is still in real trouble! Can Clap finish him?
Dorozhkin holds on to Clap as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Clap tries to control but Dorozhkin wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clap controlling the pace for now.
Dorozhkin seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dorozhkin is looking to escape. #T4#
Clap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clap trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clap is really struggling to control Dorozhkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dorozhkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Clap has a good base and remains in mount.
Clap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dorozhkin is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dorozhkin wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Dorozhkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Dorozhkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Clap counters with a single leg into guard. Dorozhkin didn't expect that.
Clap prevents Dorozhkin from getting back to his feet.
Clap preventing the sweep.
Dorozhkin wants to stand up but Clap is controlling him.
Dorozhkin keeping moving, preventing Clap from controlling successfully.
Clap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clap trying to control but Dorozhkin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clap is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dorozhkin is looking to stand back up but Clap counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dorozhkin.
Clap trying to control from half guard but Dorozhkin is working away. #T1#
Dorozhkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dorozhkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Clap.
Clap stalling. #SUB#
Clap is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clap prevents Dorozhkin from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorozhkin.
That kick from Clap tenderised Dorozhkin's leg. Dorozhkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clap swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dorozhkin counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Dorozhkin as he checks the leg kick.
Dorozhkin tries a low kick but Clap avoids it.
Dorozhkin scores with a spinning back kick!
Dorozhkin throws a shot from downtown. Clap moves away and avoids it.
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap lands a jab to the head.
Dorozhkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Dorozhkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clap connects with a body shot.
Dorozhkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorozhkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dorozhkin connects with the punch.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dorozhkin, right into the meat.
Clap connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorozhkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Clap half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorozhkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clap throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clap misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Clap misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorozhkin! But no joy.
Dorozhkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clap is looking to score with low kicks.
Clap scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorozhkin connects with a leg kick. Clap looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clap throws a right and a left that Dorozhkin avoids nicely.
Clap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dorozhkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Clap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorozhkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Dorozhkin.
Clap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorozhkin sprawls and moves away.
Dorozhkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Clap moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Dorozhkin'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dorozhkin moves out of range as Clap strikes.
Dorozhkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin motions for Clap to come forward. Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorozhkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Clap takes a swing at Dorozhkin's ribcage but misses.
Clap lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorozhkin off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin lands an overhand right.
Dorozhkin misses with a head kick.
Clap connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorozhkin misses with a low kick.
Clap lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dorozhkin takes a step back to recover.
Clap misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dorozhkin.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Clap blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Clap checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorozhkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Clap backing away here, and Dorozhkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dorozhkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Clap.
Clap backing away here, and Dorozhkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dorozhkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Dorozhkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dorozhkin as Clap shoots in.
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.#T2#
Jab, jab by Clap - just one landing.
Clap checks a low kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorozhkin needs to keep his hands up - Clap had a free shot at his head there.
Dorozhkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Clap off the cage and back into range.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Clap moved away.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clap. That's going to slow Dorozhkin down.
Clap just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorozhkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Clap misses with a body shot.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clap is looking to wear down Dorozhkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clap lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Dorozhkin is looking to slow Clap down with leg kicks.
Dorozhkin throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
Clap throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorozhkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Clap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorozhkin.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Clap throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorozhkin throws a front kick aimed at Clap's knee but Clap avoids it well.
Clap appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Clap blocks the low kick.
Clap fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dorozhkin just manages to avoid it.
Clap throws a body punch but Dorozhkin moves out of range.
Clap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clap there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorozhkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Clap misses the target.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorozhkin sprawls and moves away.
Clap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorozhkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clap seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dorozhkin misses with an uppercut. Clap saw that one coming.
Dorozhkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clap scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clap checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clap moves out of range of the body kick.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick which misses Clap's front leg but catches the back leg as Clap tries to avoid it.
Dorozhkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clap checks a low kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Dorozhkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorozhkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
LEGACY! 60
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets a clinch.
Clap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clap tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Clap back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clap or not.
A head punch on the inside from Clap fails to land.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clap trying to stall but De Santo Cristo improves his position.
#TD2#
De Santo Cristo has picked Clap up - he's going for a ride! De Santo Cristo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clap wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo seems to be looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clap actively working from the bottom here.
De Santo Cristo slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Clap wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Clap actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Clap looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Clap actively working from the bottom here.
Clap taking some punishment here, with De Santo Cristo in his half guard. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is working for a kimura but Clap is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
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.
Clap tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
De Santo Cristo is keen to just control but Clap is a slippery customer.
De Santo Cristo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Santo Cristo passes to side control. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clap has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clap is trying to improve his position.
Clap is letting De Santo Cristo control him for a moment.
De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clap to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Clap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
De Santo Cristo looks up at the clock and then as Clap takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Santo Cristo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Santo Cristo working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Clap is rocked!
De Santo Cristo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clap some visible discomfort.
Oh Clap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clap is looking for a sweep.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position from side mount.
Clap seems to have got his legs back now.
Clap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but Clap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Santo Cristo to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo misses the jab.
As De Santo Cristo backs away, Clap returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clap thuds his shin into the meat of De Santo Cristo's side.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo shoots for a double leg takedown but Clap sprawls well. He's pushed De Santo Cristo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clap appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clap, as that shot connected.
Clap looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a front kick but Clap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
De Santo Cristo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
De Santo Cristo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a front kick but Clap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Santo Cristo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clap lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Clap tightens his grip and picks De Santo Cristo up, before dumping him to the ground. De Santo Cristo manages to land in guard.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clap trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clap wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
Clap looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
De Santo Cristo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clap is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clap misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has Clap up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Clap backwards. #T3#
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Clap has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Clap pushes De Santo Cristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clap seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Clap lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Clap taking a breather.#TD#
Clap has clasped his hands together around De Santo Cristo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clap trying to control the position but De Santo Cristo is working away. #SUB#
Clap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
De Santo Cristo is not content to let Clap control the position.
De Santo Cristo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clap wants to control but De Santo Cristo is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Clap to pass to mount.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clap with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo keeping full guard, as Clap tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Clap dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Clap.
Clap misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clap takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Santo Cristo throws a looping overhand right but Clap ducks down to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clap feints and then cracks De Santo Cristo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clap.
Clap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Santo Cristo. That did some damage!#T1#
Clap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santo Cristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Clap.
Nice body punch from Clap.
Erick Clap is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santo Cristo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Santo Cristo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Clap pushes him off.
Joao De Santo Cristo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Clap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clap lands an uppercut.
Clap is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Clap works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Clap controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Santo Cristo is pulling down on Clap's head to control his posture. #T2#
De Santo Cristo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clap is one step ahead there.
De Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Clap from controlling successfully.
Clap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santo Cristo is keeping the position for now.
De Santo Cristo managing to control the position. #T3#
De Santo Cristo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Clap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clap gets back to full guard.
De Santo Cristo looking to pass the guard.
De Santo Cristo is fighting to break Clap's control of his arms but Clap is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Clap is working from the bottom. #T4#
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santo Cristo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Clap is keeping the position.
Clap 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 thankful this round is nearly over.
Clap wants to take a breather but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.
De Santo Cristo moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clap 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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