Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 31
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Clay there.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut.
Clay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Del Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Del Brophy throws a head kick that half lands.
Clay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Brophy on the side of the head.
Del Brophy misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Clay counters with a nice right hand that sends Del Brophy toppling to the canvas! Del Brophy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clay finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Brophy is out of range and Clay settles back down. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Del Brophy.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Despite the aggression on Del Brophy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Del Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
letting Del Brophy counter with a right hand.
Clay avoids the head kick by Del Brophy.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricardo Del Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Del Brophy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clay blocks it well.
Clay misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Clay cracks Del Brophy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Del Brophy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clay finish him? #ROC#
Del Brophy is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ricardo Del Brophy's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Brophy. #T2#
Del Brophy misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clay misses with a right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a three punch combo that has Clay backing up. Clay nods at Del Brophy to acknowledge the strikes.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Brophy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Del Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Brophy goes for a double leg but Clay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clay continues to drive forward.
Del Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clay throws a right and a left that Del Brophy avoids nicely. #T3#
Clay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Brophy checks a low kick from Clay.
Del Brophy throws a series of punches but Clay avoids them all with ease.
Del Brophy misses with a straight right.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Del Brophy slips a jab from Clay.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Brophy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Ricardo Del Brophy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Del Brophy misses with a head kick. #T4#
Del Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy moves away from the strike by Clay.
Del Brophy misses with a double jab.
Clay misses with a hook
and Del Brophy counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay cracks Del Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcellus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Brophy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
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 Marcellus Clay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Del Brophy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Del Brophy scores with a jab.
Del Brophy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Brophy is just out of range.
Del Brophy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Del Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Brophy slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Brophy is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Del Brophy - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Clay.
Del Brophy misses with a straight left.
Del Brophy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.#T1#
Del Brophy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clay.
Del Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
Del Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Brophy throws a lazy head kick
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Del Brophy looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Del Brophy keeps Clay at a distance using the push kick.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Brophy moves away.
Clay swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Del Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Del Brophy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Del Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Del Brophy throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Del Brophy.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Del Brophy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Del Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Del Brophy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Del Brophy blocks a jab.
Del Brophy throws a combination. Clay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Del Brophy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Del Brophy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Del Brophy tries to move into range but Clay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
Ricardo Del Brophy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Del Brophy checks a leg kick.
Del Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Clay cracks Del Brophy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Del Brophy to stand back up!
Del Brophy is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Del Brophy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcellus Clay!
In his post fight interview, Marcellus Clay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clay lands a glancing blow to the side of MacFarlane's head.#CUT#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and MacFarlane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay misses the jab.
MacFarlane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacFarlane tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.#T1#
Clay punishes MacFarlane's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacFarlane.
Clay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacFarlane if he has to take too many more of those.
MacFarlane looks winded!
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and MacFarlane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay cracks MacFarlane with a hook to the temple - MacFarlane is on wobbly legs here! Clay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! MacFarlane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clay wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.

Event: AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clay is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clay on the side of the head.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay but Clay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Smith backs off Clay throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Clay misses.
Smith throws a one two combo. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smith trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Clay is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Clay keeps trying to improve his position.
Clay wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith. #T2#
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Clay tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looking to control but Clay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half 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!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Smith misses with a head shot. Clay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Clay.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Clay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Clay's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated 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.
#R2#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay lands with a good body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clay throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Clay drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Clay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.#T1#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Clay gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Clay manages to retain guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #T2#
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay slips a jab from Smith.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Smith jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Clay feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clay finish him?!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clay walks into a jab.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking. #T4##KD2#
Clay cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!#CUT2#
Aaron Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith staying out of range there.
Clay lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Smith is looking to close the distance but Clay sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Smith crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Smith is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Aaron Smith had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Cotton throws a sloppy body shot
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotton.
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Clay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cotton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Cotton slips the punch.
Clay tried to score with a low kick but Cotton checks it.#T1#
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotton with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay tries to move into range but Cotton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cotton misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Clay lands a big uppercut and Cotton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cotton looks OK. Clay waves Cotton back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cotton scores with a shot to the body.
Clay misses with a straight right. #T2#
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotton avoids the body shot from Clay.
An inside leg kick lands from Clay.
Cotton takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcellus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Cotton. Those never looked like landing.
Cotton blocks a jab.
Cotton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Clay misses with a hook
and Cotton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Cotton misses
and Clay counters with an outside leg kick.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Cotton feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Cotton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cotton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cotton throws a strike but Clay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Cotton 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cotton.
Cotton controlling the action here.
Clay has a hand on Cotton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cotton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clay tries to hold on but Cotton pushes him away.
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cotton.
Clay is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Cotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Cotton misses.
Cotton walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Cotton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Cotton misses with a jab to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Cotton shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Cotton misses
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Cotton darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Clay.
Cotton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Cotton pulls guard successfully.
Clay tries to stand but Cotton is controlling from the bottom.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cotton pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotton moves away.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.#T3#
Cotton avoids the body shot from Clay.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Cotton connects with a body shot.
Clay connects with a solid leg kick.
Cotton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay looks to land a body kick but Cotton moved away.
Nice shot lands for Clay.#T4#
Clay throws a leg kick but Cotton moved away.
A quick step to the side and Cotton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cotton tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Cotton. Beautiful body shot.
Cotton is looking to wear down Clay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cotton moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Cotton moved out of range nicely.
Cotton tries to counter by clinching up but Clay breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Clay is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cotton walks into a straight right hand from Clay.#KD2#
Clay lands a big right hand that sends Cotton crashing to the mat! Clay stays standing though and waves Cotton back to his feet!
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotton tries to counter with a takedown but Clay is quick to defend against it.
Clay cracks Cotton with a good jab.
Cotton slips under a jab.
Cotton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Cotton clinches up against the cage.
Clay blocks a body shot from Cotton. #T1#
Cotton prevents a body shot from Clay.
Cotton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Clay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cotton or not.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Clay cracks Cotton with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Cotton avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay lands a right hand.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Cotton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cotton.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Nick Cotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cotton misses with a lunging right hand
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotton clobbers Clay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Cotton feinted with a counter takedown.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton slips under a jab.#T3#
Cotton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Clay lands a left and a right that send Cotton crashing to the mat, dazed. Clay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cotton is rocked!
Cotton walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Clay! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay 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.

Event: AEW 7
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacFarlane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacFarlane moves away from the strike by Clay.
MacFarlane scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.
No joy there for MacFarlane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacFarlane misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacFarlane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
MacFarlane throws a lazy head kick
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacFarlane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from MacFarlane.
Despite the aggression on Clay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacFarlane 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.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
MacFarlane slips a straight right by Clay.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
MacFarlane lands with a straight right. Clay didn't see that one coming.
MacFarlane blocks the body kick.
MacFarlane thows a leg kick but Clay checks it
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacFarlane thinking. #T2#
MacFarlane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
Clay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacFarlane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay tried to score with a low kick but MacFarlane checks it.
Clay throws a hook to the side of MacFarlane's head but MacFarlane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacFarlane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clay.
MacFarlane misses with a hook.#T3#
The fighters circling - MacFarlane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Clay sends MacFarlane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clay is motioning to the referee to let MacFarlane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
MacFarlane is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Clay fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked MacFarlane out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.

Event: AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Patton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Patton misses with a body shot
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Patton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patton.
Clay defending well as Patton loads up on a big left hand.
Clay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Clay lands a big uppercut and Patton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Patton looks OK. Clay waves Patton back to his feet!
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 head kick misses from Patton.
Clay walks into a stiff left hand from Patton.
Patton misses with a left hand #KD#
and Clay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Patton! Clay lets Patton back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Patton is rocked!
Nice body punch from Patton.
Clay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patton misses with a body shot
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Patton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patton looks winded!#T1#
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Clay with a nice cross.#CUT#
That has opened up George Patton's cut even more.
Patton is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Clay doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Patton crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Patton's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
An out of breath Marcellus Clay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
George Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent, and apologize to the fans.'.

Event: NSC 16: Harris vs Munson
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
Bear swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Clay lands a leg kick that knocks Bear off balance momentarily.
Clay connects with a leg kick. Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bear slips a straight right by Clay.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Bear backing away here, and Clay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teddy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bear scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clay as he jumps to the side.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Jab, jab by Bear - just one landing.
Bear throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Bear misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Clay misses the body punch
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.#KD#
Bear cracks Clay with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bear has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clay to stand back up!#ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Clay is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Bear swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear throws an off balance right hand
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay drops Bear with a huge uppercut! Bear drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Clay is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
An out of breath Marcellus Clay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Teddy Bear stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.

Event: NSC 10: Hawk vs Pekkarinen
Date: Mar 26, 2019

#R1#
Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Wolf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Wolf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Clay. That snapped Wolf's head back.
Howlin Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a two punch combo.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clay checks a leg kick.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wolf and Clay goes tumbling to the canvas! Wolf follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Wolf sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Clay! Oh, Clay is in big trouble! Wolf lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
An out of breath Howlin Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Marcellus Clay had this to say: 'Very confident'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Ben doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Clay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ben walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
That has opened up Yowis Ben's cut even more.
Ben has his takedown stuffed
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Clay cracks Ben's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ben slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Clay can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2019

#R1#
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ben shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Yowis Ben has been cut.
Ben fails with the takedown
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Yowis Ben's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yowis Ben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ben fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Clay counters with a nice right hand that sends Ben toppling to the canvas! Ben scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clay finish him?!#ROC2#
Ben is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben tries for a takedown but Clay circles away easily
and Clay counters with an outside leg kick.
Ben is breathing heavily.
Clay lands a jab to Ben's midsection.#KD2#
Clay cracks Ben with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ben looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clay finish him?
Oh Ben is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Yowis Ben's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clay weaves into range and cracks Ben right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ben goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Clay is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcellus Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 582
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1#
Montana tries to clinch but Clay moves away
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana trying to control the position but instead, Clay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana taking a breather.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Clay scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clay.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
Clay pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land. #BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clay throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay thows a leg kick but Montana checks it
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Montana takes the fight into the clinch.
Montana stalling.
I was talking to Clay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Clay with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for Montana on that attempt.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Clay counters with a nice right hand that sends Montana toppling to the canvas! Montana scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clay finish him?!#ROC#
Montana is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Montana has been cut.
Marcellus Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Montana.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Montana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clay, pushing him back against the cage.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay. #BC2#
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana lands with a good body shot.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clay is able to avoid easily.
Clay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Montana has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Clay working aggressively here.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Clay on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Clay.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montanas head.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana tries to pull guard but Clay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay working aggressively here.
Montana wants to stall. #T4#
Clay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Montana.
Montana tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Antonio Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Montana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana lands a head shot.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Clay misses. #CL2#
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay lands a shot to the body.
Clay misses with some punches. #BC2#
Montana breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clay throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely. #T1#
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Clay tried to counter with a leg kick but Montana avoided it.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Clay connects with a single shot there.
Montana blocks a jab.#KD#
Clay lands a big uppercut and Montana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Montana looks OK. Clay waves Montana back to his feet!
Montana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clay doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clay scores with a leg kick.
Clay scores with a leg kick.
Marcellus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.#T2#
Clay misses with a hook
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montana tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Clay avoids the head kick by Montana.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montana darts in looking for a takedown but Clay gets double underhooks and turns Montana into the cage.
Montana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Montana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcellus Clay is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Clay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montana steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Clay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Clay misses its target.#CL2#
Montana has Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana works on Clay's body with a couple of short punches.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Montana prevents a body shot from Clay.
A hook to the body from Clay. #T4#
Clay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montana slips under a jab.#CL2#
Montana has managed to clinch.
Clay lands a shoulder strike.
Clay scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcellus Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Clay pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Clay misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Montana'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!
#R3#
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.#CL2#
Montana clinches up with Clay and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Clay.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay. #BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Clay sprawls well.#TD2#
Montana gets the takedown into side control.
Montana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clay tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.
Clay tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half 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!
Clay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montana's back!#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clay controlling well, preventing Montana from escaping the position.
Clay just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clay continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana can't escape the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More hug and hope from Clay.
Clay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Montana trying to control the hands but Clay breaks the grip.
Antonio Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay controlling from the back.
Clay not allowing Montana to control his hands.
Clay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clay is not going to allow Montana to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Clay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana trying to control the hands but Clay breaks the grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clay 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Clay!
A relieved looking Marcellus Clay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Nukem throws a solid leg kick but Clay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nukem.
Nukem throws a body shot but no joy.
Nukem misses with a head kick.
Nukem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Nukem.
Nukem throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Nukem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Nukem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nukem looks winded!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Nukem's head but Nukem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay scores with a leg kick.
Clay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Nukem misses with a takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Clay as he connects with a hook.
BAM! Clay delivers a spinning backfist that drops Nukem like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Marcellus Clay!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay 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.

Event: Syn 571 - The Undertow
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana tries to clinch up
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana tries to clinch but Clay moves away
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Montana jumps into guard, dragging Clay to the mat.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard. #REVB#
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montana is one step ahead there. #T1#
Clay is trying to keep Montana in close.
Montana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montana is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily. #SUB#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Clay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montana stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
Montana scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB#
Clay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Montana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montana works over Clay with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Clay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clay's head.#T4#
Clay has momentary wrist control but Montana slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Clay has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
Montana chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montana distracts Clay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!#SUB#
Clay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montana postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Clay covers up, he's hurt! Montana keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Montana and the ref steps in to end the fight! Montana can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Montana!
Antonio Montana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XFighter Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Marcellus Clay was interviewed post fight and said 'Very confident'.

Event: AFA 5 - Rolla vs Neil
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Crewman V does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Clay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Crewman V misses
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crewman V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crewman V moves out of range of the leg kick from Clay.
Clay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crewman V throws a leg kick
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Clay finds it's target.
Crewman V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clay. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crewman V throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Crewman V misses with a body shot.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crewman V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Clay moves out of range of the body kick from Crewman V.
Clay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Crewman V.
As Crewman V looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Crewman V just gets out of the way.
Crewman V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clay scores with a decent looking hook.
Clay throws a combination that misses
enabling Crewman V to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clay cracks Crewman V on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crewman V falls backwards against the cage. Clay follows up with more strikes that drop Crewman V to his knees. Clay keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crewman V! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcellus Clay thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AFA 3
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1#
Denille tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Denille.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Denille.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clay wants to clinch.
Denille with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denille tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Denille scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Denille, right into the meat.
Clay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Denille counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denille swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denille jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Denille chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Denille drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denille scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denille postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Denille defends easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Denille working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Denille wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T2#
Denille lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denille landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Clay is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Clay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denille has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Clay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Denille defends it easily.
Denille throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay has his foot on Denille's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denille works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Clay is trying to control the position but Denille postures up.
Denille lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denille slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay keeping full guard, as Denille tries to pass.
Denille is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denille with a nice head shot there.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denille makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Denille preventing the sweep.
Clay trying to control the position here.
Denille landing some decent shots from guard.
Denille throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB#
Clay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denille throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denille is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Denille looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Clay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Denille is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clay, into his guard. #REVB#
Denille throwing strikes but missing.
Denille working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donson Denille dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Denille throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Clay is looking for a counter combo.
Denille misses with a double jab.
Denille lands a nice looking body shot.
Denille rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Denille thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denille.
Denille cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Denille throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Denille. That snapped Clay's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Denille tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denille misses with the head strike.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denille swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Denille is leaning against Clay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Denille is looking to take this one to the mat.
Denille throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Denille can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Denille throws a head punch that misses.
Clay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denille has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay tries to work over Denille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denille misses with the head strike.
Denille lands a body shot.
Denille working aggressively here.
Denille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denille throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Denille misses with the head strike.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Denille.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denille's elbow.
Denille lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards. #T2#
Clay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Denille is defending well.
Denille blocking some punches.
Denille gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Denille has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Denille is leaning against Clay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Denille tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denille just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denille swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay working aggressively here.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Clay.
Denille tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denille misses with the head strike.
Clay blocks a body shot from Denille.
Denille prevents a body shot from Clay.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Denille throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Denille.
Denille lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Clay - that landed with a thud.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denille misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denille cracks Clay with a nice body shot.
Clay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denille blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denille throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Clay prevents a body shot from Denille.
Denille swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denille lands an uppercut.
Denille's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denille misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denille misses with the head strike.
Denille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clay.
Still in the clinch, Clay scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Denille.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Denille avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Clay is leaning against Denille and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Denille goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denille tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Denille tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Denille back against the cage.
Denille lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Donson Denille has been cut.
Denille swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Denille uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donson Denille showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donson Denille's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Denille fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clay sprawls well initially but Denille persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Denille winds up and cracks Clay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denille.
Clay is not content to let Denille control the position.
Clay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clay wants to control but Denille is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Denille is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Denille tries to control but Clay wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denille landing shots from mount.
Clay is looking to improve his position but Denille isn't that keen on the idea.
Denille scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clay? #T1#
Denille avoids the attempt from Clay to control.
Clay is bucking up trying to escape but Denille cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Donson Denille has got the better of the ground game so far.
Denille lands a big shot there that rocks Clay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clay wants to hold on but Denille pushes him away.
Clay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Denille postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Clay in real trouble here! The ref calls for Clay to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donson Denille!
Marcellus Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'Very confident'.

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Clay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umaga.#CL#
Umaga has managed to clinch.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay wants a takedown.
Clay blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.#BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umaga connects with a leg kick. Clay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga throws a low kick but Clay avoids it.#CL#
Umaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Clay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Umaga from controlling successfully.
Umaga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Clay has his foot on Umaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umaga works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #T2#
Clay seems keen to control Umaga's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Umaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Umaga.
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Umaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Umaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Clay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Clay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clay is trying to keep Umaga in close.
Clay controlling the position.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Umaga is working hard here to advance position.
Clay trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Umaga gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
Umaga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay.
Umaga has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcellus Clay'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#
Umaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umaga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umaga punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umaga digs a good hook to Clay's body. #T1#
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umaga. Umaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Clay clinches.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Umaga. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
Umaga wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Umaga darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Clay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clay can turn it around.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
Clay tries a body shot but Umaga blocks it. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clay's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Umaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Umaga on the inside.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Umaga controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Umaga lands a nice elbow.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga digs a right hand into Clay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clay's gas tank.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Umaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Umaga avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Umaga scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Umaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga throws a solid leg kick but Clay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umaga.
Clay darts in trying to clinch
and Umaga counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clay needs to keep his hands up - Umaga had a free shot at his head there.
Umaga scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umaga swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Clay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clay slips a jab from Umaga.
Umaga thows a body kick. Clay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Clay tries to clinch but Umaga moves away
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Umaga.
Clay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Clay wants to clinch
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcellus Clay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Umaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clay avoids the head kick by Umaga.
Umaga tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umaga. Umaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses.
Clay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Umaga tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Umaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch but Umaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Umaga closes the distance and clinches.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay misses with some punches.
Clay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga lands a nice elbow.
Umaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umaga or not.
Umaga lands a damaging elbow. #T2##BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay tries to clinch up
and Umaga counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Clay's front leg but catches the back leg as Clay tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Umaga finds it's target.
Umaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
A left lands for Umaga.
Umaga scores with a hook.#T3#
Umaga scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Umaga sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Umaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.#ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Clay takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab from Umaga.
Clay is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Umaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whack! Umaga lands a heavy head kick that drops Clay. The ref tackles Umaga to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Clay was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Iosefa Umaga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcellus Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'Very confident'.

Event: DFC 58: Collision Course
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Jab, jab by Gruzdev - just one landing.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Clay misses with a right hand
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay digs a good body shot into Gruzdev's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Gruzdev lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay lands with a shot to the body.
Gruzdev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gruzdev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Clay - just one landing.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gruzdev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clay throws a body punch but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Clay lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Gruzdev has been cut.
Gruzdev slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gruzdev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
Gruzdev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gruzdev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clay punishes Gruzdev's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Clay cracks Gruzdev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Clay rushes Gruzdev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruzdev is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruzdev lands a left hand.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Gruzdev controls his hands.
Gruzdev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruzdev's efforts to push away.
A short left from Clay.
Gruzdev wants to break free but Clay has control.
Clay misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Clay.
Gruzdev tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Clay prevents Gruzdev from breaking the clinch.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay tries to work over Gruzdev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gruzdev.
Gruzdev looks winded!
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gruzdevs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
Gruzdev blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Gruzdev controls the action.
Clay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clay lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Clay.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Clay digs a right hand underneath Gruzdev's ribcage. Gruzdev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Clay.
Clay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clay cracks Gruzdev with a nice body shot.
Clay scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Clay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
Clay lands an uppercut.
Clay gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay working aggressively here.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev blocking some punches.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruzdev. #T4#
Clay throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gruzdev breaks the clinch.
Clay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gruzdev has time to react.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruzdev is just out of range.#KD#
Clay drops Gruzdev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gruzdev looks back up at him and smiles so Clay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Gruzdev is rocked!
Clay throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gruzdev clean off his feet! He's out cold! Clay stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay 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.

Event: RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shreve Jr clinches up against the cage.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay blocks a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay pushes Shreve Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay working aggressively here.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shreve Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Clay tries to circle away but Shreve Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Shreve Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head.
Shreve Jr takes a shot to the head.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Shreve Jr controls the action.
Shreve Jr tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Shreve Jr back against the cage. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shreve Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay avoiding damage.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Clay blocking some punches.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shreve Jr's elbow.
A body shot lands from Clay.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.
Shreve Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shreve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clay stalling in the clinch.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Shreve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shreve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
Clay blocking some punches.
Clay scores with a shoulder strike.
Clay slowing the pace effectively.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Clay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Clay blocking some punches.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
Shreve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Shreve Jr avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Shreve Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Shreve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Clay.
Shreve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Shreve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Clay prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Larry Shreve Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcellus Clay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Shreve Jr.
Clay looks to land a combination but Shreve Jr avoids it well.
Clay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shreve Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shreve Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shreve Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Shreve Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shreve Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shreve Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Shreve Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shreve Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shreve Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Clay right on the button. Clay goes down! Shreve Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shreve Jr gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Shreve Jr!
Larry Shreve Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Larry Shreve Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC 38: Fools Gold
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Gruzdev tenderised Clay's leg. Clay is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Gruzdev gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Clay.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gruzdev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruzdev wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay lands a right hand.
Gruzdev misses with a punch to the body.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruzdev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruzdev.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gruzdev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Clay. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gruzdev.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruzdev tries to break the clinch but Clay is controlling the position.
Gruzdev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gruzdev working hard to break the clinch.
Clay gets through Gruzdev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gruzdev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gruzdev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
Gruzdev blocks a body shot from Clay. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay has Gruzdev pressed against the cage, preventing Gruzdev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Clay - that landed with a thud.
Gruzdev stalls.
Gruzdev has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Gruzdev working aggressively here.
A short right from Gruzdev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruzdev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruzdev.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Gruzdev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gruzdev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzdev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gruzdev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clay works Gruzdev's body with a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gruzdev's elbow.
Clay scores with a shot to the side of Gruzdev's head.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head.
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
Clay lands with a right to the head.
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!
Gruzdev misses with some punches.
Gruzdev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruzdev. #T4#
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gruzdev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gruzdev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gruzdev working aggressively here.
Gruzdev looking to stall.
Gruzdev blocks an uppercut.
Clay is leaning against Gruzdev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gruzdev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay lands a left hand.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Clay.
Gruzdev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gruzdev connects with a body shot.
Gruzdev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Gruzdev tries to get set, Clay tries to push him back and clinch up but Gruzdev manages to avoid the attempt.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruzdev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gruzdev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruzdev moves away.
Gruzdev misses with a few strikes there.
Gruzdev scores with a jab.
Gruzdev just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Clay.
Clay tests Gruzdev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Clay.#CL#
Clay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gruzdev, pushing him back against the cage.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Clay lands a right hand.
Clay digs a right hand underneath Gruzdev's ribcage. Gruzdev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marcellus Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gruzdev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clay's elbow.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay digs a right hand underneath Gruzdev's ribcage. Gruzdev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gruzdev misses with some punches.
Clay lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Clay.
Gruzdev is breathing heavily.
Gruzdev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Clay.
A short uppercut from Clay.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gruzdev taking a breather.
Gruzdev looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Clay pushes Gruzdev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Clay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clay.
Clay lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Clay.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
Clay lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Gruzdev is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clay misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gruzdev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Clay.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of Gruzdev backwards. #ROC#
Gruzdev is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Clay.
Clay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruzdev is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clay is working Gruzdev over against the cage.
Clay lands a big right hand that drops Gruzdev! The killer instinct kicks in and Clay finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Clay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay 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.

Event: RFC 36: Maximum Overdrive
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Clay digs a good hook to Shankariya's body.
Clay misses with a hook
and Shankariya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shankariya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shankariya throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay walks into a straight right hand from Shankariya.
Shankariya throws an overhand right that lands on Clay's shoulder, as Clay tries to avoid the shot.
Clay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shankariya.
Shankariya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shankariya takes one on the button.
Shankariya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shankariya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clay staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankariya throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shankariya to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Shankariya.#T1#
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Shankariya ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Shankariya off the cage and back into range.
Clay thuds a left hand into Shankariya's body.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shankariya.
Clay feints and then cracks Shankariya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shankariya down.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Shankariya saw that one coming.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Shankariya 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Shankariya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD#
Clay lands a left and a right that send Shankariya crashing to the mat, dazed. Clay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Shankariya is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kampatimar Shankariya has been cut.
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!
Are you kidding me?! Clay ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shankariya clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Marcellus Clay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC 33: Slay It Forward
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Krigson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Krigson.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krigson moves away.
A big right from Krigson misses.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Krigson saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Clay coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Wotan Krigson has been cut.
Krigson wants to clinch.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krigson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krigson moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Krigson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Krigson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krigson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krigson defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Krigson lands a nice hook to Clay's body. Clay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krigson moves away from the strike by Clay. #T1#
Krigson ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Krigson.
Nice cross by Clay.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Clay.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krigson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay misses with a hook.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krigson tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Krigson is looking to clinch.
Clay misses with a shot to the body
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Krigson misses.
Clay tries to counter by clinching up but Krigson breaks away and moves out of range.
Marcellus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Krigson slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Clay slips under a jab from Krigson.
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Krigson's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krigson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clay.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Clay cracks Krigson with an open hand slap.#CUT#
That has opened up Wotan Krigson's cut even more.
Krigson blocks a jab.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krigson wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Krigson's shoulder, as Krigson tries to avoid the shot.
Krigson tries to clinch up.#KD#
Clay cracks Krigson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krigson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clay finish him? #ROC#
Krigson is rocked!
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Krigson ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Krigson clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Clay blocking some punches.
Clay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Wotan Krigson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clay is looking to break free of the clinch but Krigson has double underhooks. #BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krigson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krigson slips a jab from Clay.
A nice side step and Krigson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Krigson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krigson. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Krigson cracks Clay with a good jab.
Krigson throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay swinging wildly here.
Clay cracks a nice hook into Krigson's ribs.#T4#
Krigson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krigson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clay. Clay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Krigson clinches. #BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Clay scores with a punch to the head.
Krigson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
Wotan Krigson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Clay drops Krigson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Krigson looks back up at him and smiles so Clay waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Krigson is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wotan Krigson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Marcellus Clay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC 29: Flash Point
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masino throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Masino takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Don Masino has been cut.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masino counters with a left to the body.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masino.
Masino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Masino saw that one coming.
Clay scores with a hook to the body. Masino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masino at a distance.
Masino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Clay is looking to counter the offense by Masino and move into the clinch.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Masino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay misses with a double jab
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay lands a glancing blow to the side of Masino's head.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Masino moves away and avoids it.
Masino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Masino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masino counters with a one-two to the body.
Clay thuds his right hand into Masino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Masino moves away and avoids it.
Masino throws out a counter right but Clay avoids it with no problem.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Masino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Masino counters with a one-two to the body.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Masino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Masino slips under a jab.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Masino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Clay misses with a hook. Masino ducked under it nicely.
Masino throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Masino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Clay with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Don Masino's cut even more.
Clay misses with a right hand
and Masino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking.
Clay misses with a hook.
Masino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay jabs at Masino's body.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay misses with a shot to the body
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Masino is just out of range.
Clay misses with a right hand
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Clay coming out on top.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Clay.#CUT#
The cut above Don Masino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Masino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masino throws out a counter right but Clay avoids it with no problem.
Clay throws a sloppy body shot
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masino thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Masino tries to get set, Clay tries to push him back and clinch up but Masino manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Clay misses.
Masino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay lands with a nice body punch.
Marcellus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Masino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Masino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Clay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clay.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Clay misses
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Masino ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
A nice side step and Masino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clay misses with a jab to the body
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masino counters with a straight right hand.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Masino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Clay misses the jab.
Masino moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay misses with a hook
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Masino unleashes a big counter combination but Clay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Masino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Masino. Those never looked like landing.
Clay swings for the body but Masino moves out of range.
Clay throws a series of strikes that have Masino backpedaling. #T2#
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the 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!
Masino misses with the combination.
Masino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
Don Masino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Masino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Marcellus Clay, 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.
In defeat, Don Masino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will kill your family...Mafia doesn't forget'.

Event: RFC 25: Born To Succeed
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Bones 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.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Bones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bones takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bones manages to avoid it.
Clay with a hook.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bones looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Clay circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bones to the canvas! Bones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Clay keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay is the new super heavyweight champion!
Marcellus Clay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFC 20: Immaculate Destruction
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcellus Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masino cracks Clay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masino scores with the left hand. Clay knows he should have avoided that one.
Clay doesn't manage to clinch there - Masino circles away.
Masino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masino.
Masino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clay doesn't seem bothered though.
Clay is looking to clinch but Masino is avoiding it.
Masino misses with a straight left.
Masino misses with an uppercut.
Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Masino's head back. #T1#
Masino throws a combination. Clay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Masino.
Clay tries to clinch up.
Masino looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Clay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masino. Masino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Clay's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clay drops his hands momentarily and Masino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Masino misses the target.
Clay is looking to counter the offense by Masino and move into the clinch.
Masino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Don Masino has been cut.
Masino misses with an uppercut.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masino.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Clay tries to clinch there but Masino circles away. #CL#
Masino gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Masino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Masino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay tries to work over Masino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Masino tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masino prevents a body shot from Clay.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay tries to work over Masino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Clay on the inside.
Masino struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masino.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masino blocking some punches.
A short right from Clay on the inside.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Masino controls the action.
Masino tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Masino back against the cage.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masino blocks a body shot from Clay.
Clay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masino misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
Clay blocking some punches.
Clay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masino backwards.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Clay working aggressively here.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay lands with a right to the head.
Masino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clay seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Masino can turn it around.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masino prevents a body shot from Clay.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Masino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay swings wildly with an uppercut but Masino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay lands a body shot.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Clay. #CUT#
That has opened up Don Masino's cut even more.
Masino blocks an uppercut.
Masino can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Masino misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clay slips under a jab.#CL#
Clay moves into range and clinches up with Masino.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Masino avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Masino misses with a body punch.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masino.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
Clay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clay.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Masino is rocked!
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masino is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masino throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Clay scores with a hook to the body.
Masino seems to have recovered his senses.
Masino is breathing heavily.
Masino lands a left hand. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Clay.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of Masino backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Don Masino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Masino.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masino misses with the head strike.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Clay.
Clay lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Masino to his knees! Clay keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcellus Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Don Masino had this to say: 'I will kill your family...Mafia doesn't forget'.

Event: RFC 16: Pay the Piper
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Clay swinging wildly here.
It looked like Reddish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reddish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Reddish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reddish keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Reddish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reddish throws a wild body kick that Clay sees coming a mile off.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reddish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Reddish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Reddish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Reddish.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Reddish's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Reddish moved out of range.#CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reddish fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Clay as the two fighters clinch.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clay presses Reddish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reddish is breathing heavily.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Clay.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reddish.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
Reddish tries to stall but Clay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Clay.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Reddish working aggressively here.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reddish backwards.
A hook to the body from Clay.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay blocks an uppercut.
Reddish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Clay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Clay.
Reddish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
Clay blocks a body shot from Reddish.
Reddish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clay's elbow.
Clay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reddishs head.
Clay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clay works on Reddish's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reddish throws a head punch that misses.
Clay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clay digs a right hand underneath Reddish's ribcage. Reddish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Clay on the inside. #KD2#
Clay drops Reddish onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reddish is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Reddish is rocked!
Clay creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Reddish drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Our winner, Marcellus Clay, 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.

Event: RFC 12.5: A Brave New World
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Clay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cezar.#CL#
Clay drives through and clinches with Cezar against the cage.
A short uppercut from Clay.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clay lands a shoulder strike.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Clay.
Cezar looks winded!
Cezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cezar to his knees! Clay keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Macahan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Lucas Macahan has been cut.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Clay misses its target.
Clay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macahan moves to clinch but Clay breaks away
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macahan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macahan momentarily.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Macahan looks winded!
Macahan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Macahan is looking to clinch.
Clay lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lucas Macahan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank God !'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Clay lands with a cross.
Dirt fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clay grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dirt takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Clay cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1#
Clay connects with a stiff jab that staggers Macahan - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcellus Clay!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay 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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