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Yo, Adrian! I did it!
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Gorge gets the takedown into side control.
Clay tries to bench press Gorge off him but Gorge keeps the position.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clay has his foot on Gorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorge works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorge is one step ahead there.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T1#
Gorge lands a couple of digs.
Gorge working some strikes from top position.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Gorge landing some decent shots from guard.
Gorge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.#T2#
Gorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorge's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorge trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Clay with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Gorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gorge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Gorge.#T3#
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gorge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Gorge keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Gorge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Clay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gorge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorge has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Gorge won't allow Clay to sweep him here. #T4#
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorge throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gorge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clay's head.
Gorge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gorge stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay wants to sweep here but Gorge controlling him for the moment.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
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#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Gorge.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Gorge sprawls well.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gorge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge digs a good hook to Clay's body.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Clay drives through with a takedown into Gorge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clay postures up in Gorge's guard and throws a big left but Gorge blocks it.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gorge trying to control the position here.
Clay won't allow Gorge to sweep him here.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorge has wrist control.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorge punching from the bottom.
Andre Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clay moves into full mount! Gorge won't be happy about that!
Gorge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gorge is trying desperately to improve position.
Clay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB2#
Gorge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clay.
Gorge tries to hold on but Clay postures up.#SUB2#
Clay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gorge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay landing punches.
Gorge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clay looking to finish with strikes here!
Clay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Gorge can't escape the position.
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Gorge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clay.
Gorge is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Gorge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Clay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gorge tries to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Gorge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Gorge wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Gorge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay tries to control but Gorge wriggling away.
Gorge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gorge tries to lock up and control but Clay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay tries to control but Gorge wriggling away.
Clay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clay unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Gorge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Clay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gorge!
Gorge is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Clay swings around for an armbar but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clay's guard.
Our spies down at at UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform us that Clay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gorge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gorge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard. #T1#
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gorge wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorge wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Gorge is keeping the position.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Gorge wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Gorge keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Gorge.
Gorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Gorge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Clay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gorge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clay lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gorge wants to control but Clay postures up.
Clay advances to full mount.
Gorge tries to hold on but Clay postures up.#T3#
Clay looking to control but Gorge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorge wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
Clay content just to control the position here.
Clay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gorge hang on?
Gorge is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Clay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gorge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gorge! #SUB2#
Gorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Clay is looking for a triangle but Gorge pushes his legs off easily.
Gorge works over Clay with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gorge looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gorge wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gorge trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Clay!
Andre Clay took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'putangina po'. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clay.#CL#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clay.#CL#
Archer instigates a clinch. #TD#
Archer jumps guard.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
Clay won't allow Archer to sweep him here. #T1#
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
Clay wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Clay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Clay pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer keeping hold of Clay's head, controlling as best he can.
Clay wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5##SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
Clay prevents Archer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay prevents Archer from improving his position.
Clay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Clay uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Clay#SUB2#
Clay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Clay's guard. A big mistake from Clay there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (3) Clay
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Clay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Clay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Clay trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (3) Clay
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Clay is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Clay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (5) Clay
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (5) Clay#SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (7) Clay
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Clay is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Clay trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Clay looking for a submission but Archer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T11##SUB#
Clay sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Archer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Clay paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Archer - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A very excited looking Able Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Clay looks to land a combination but Ithamar avoids it well.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay moves away from the strike by Ithamar.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ithamar is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it. #SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clay trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Clay grinds an elbow into Ithamar's temple.
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay working away.
Ithamar is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
Ithamar is not content to let Clay control the position.
Clay working the ground and pound.
Clay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ithamar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ithamar, who protects the arm well.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ithamar manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clay is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Clay is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clay is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard. #T3#
Clay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ithamar working a defensive guard here.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Clay is posturing up here but Ithamar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clay has to tap! Slick submission there by Ithamar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
BCS 10
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Clay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bushwacker tries to avoid it but Clay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bushwacker to the ground. Bushwacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bushwacker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushwacker sprawls well. Bushwacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Bushwacker walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Bushwacker sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Bushwacker misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushwacker throws a low kick but Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Clay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Clay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay working Bushwacker over with strikes. #T1#
Clay stops Bushwacker from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Bushwacker has one foot on Clay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bushwacker circles away.
Bushwacker misses the shot to the body.
Clay slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
Clay shoots in but Bushwacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bushwacker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Bushwacker.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Bushwacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Bushwacker throws a low kick, looking for Clay's leg but Clay calmly moves out of range.
Bushwacker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bushwacker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bushwacker lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker misses with a few strikes there.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bushwacker.
Clay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushwacker pinned against the cage. Bushwacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bushwacker swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Clay blocks a head kick by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker throws a big shot that misses.
Bushwacker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Bushwacker, which made it look bad.
Clay lands with a nice combination. Bushwacker backs away looking to recover.
Bushwacker moves out of range of the body kick from Clay.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay misses with a low kick.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bushwacker misses with the combination.
#TD#
Clay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bushwacker to the mat! Bushwacker manages to get full guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay postures up.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bushwacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushwacker, not yet.
Bushwacker tries to strike from the bottom.
Bushwacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay is in close to Bushwacker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bushwacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bushwacker is looking to stand up but Clay isn't so interested in that idea.
Clay is looking to pass into half guard but Bushwacker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bushwacker is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bushwacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bushwacker wants to stand but Clay is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bushwacker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Bushwacker lands an elbow that stopped Clay in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Bushwacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bushwacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the cage and back into range.
Bushwacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Bushwacker misses.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Bushwacker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Bushwacker misses.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bushwacker. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay darts in looking for a takedown but Bushwacker gets double underhooks and turns Clay into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay closes the distance and clinches up with Bushwacker, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes Bushwacker against the cage but Bushwacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bushwacker scores with a punch to the head.
Bushwacker drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bushwacker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses.
Clay tries to clinch up but Bushwacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
Bushwacker looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bushwacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Clay gets the takedown into side control.
Bushwacker sneaks back into half guard.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clay throwing shots but Bushwacker is blocking nicely.
Clay prevents Bushwacker from standing back up.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Bushwacker is defending well.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bushwacker's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushwacker tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bushwacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay stops Bushwacker from standing up.
Clay stands up over Bushwacker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay trying to control but Bushwacker is working from the bottom.
Bushwacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushwacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushwacker trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bushwacker is keeping the position for now.
Bushwacker controlling the position.
Bushwacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bushwacker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
Clay trying to control but Bushwacker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bushwacker throws out a powerful jab.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushwackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bushwacker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushwacker throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
Clay feinted with a counter takedown.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
As Clay backs off Bushwacker throws a huge counter combo but Clay manages to avoid it all.
Clay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bushwacker. Bushwacker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bushwacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bushwacker wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Clay connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Bushwacker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Bushwacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay slips under a jab from Bushwacker.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Clay.
Bushwacker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bushwacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay looks for a takedown but Bushwacker sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay moves out of range as Bushwacker strikes.
Bushwacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushwacker lands with a shot to the body.
Bushwacker with a hook.
Bushwacker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bushwacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bushwacker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Clay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushwacker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bushwacker throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Bushwacker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clay takes one to the side of the head.
Bushwacker throws a big shot that misses.
Bushwacker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clay.
Bushwacker misses with a few strikes there.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Clay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Bushwacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay tries to counter by clinching up but Bushwacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Bushwacker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bushwacker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushwacker lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Bushwacker sprawls well.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bushwacker as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bushwacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bushwacker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
Bushwacker jabs at Clay's body.
Bushwacker thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Bushwacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bushwacker lands a body shot.
Bushwacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushwacker connects with a combination that backs up Clay into the cage. Bushwacker lands a flurry of punches that gets past Clay's guard. Clay is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bushwacker bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bushwacker!
Our winner, Bobby Bushwacker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BCS 8
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ewe gets caught flat footed, as Clay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Ewe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Ewe!#REVB#
Ewe preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Clay is working an open guard so Ewe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Clay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ewe on his heels. He'll look to pass Ewe's guard now, I'm sure.
Ewe wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ewe is retaining full guard.
Clay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ewe's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Ewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ewe is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ewe wants to stand but Clay is controlling the position.
Clay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ewe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clay.
Clay passes into half guard. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Ewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Ewe wants to get back to his feet.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but Ewe defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewe controlling the position for now.
Ewe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Ewe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Ewe looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Clay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clay working Ewe over with strikes. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay is trying to control. Ewe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Clay wants to pass the guard but Ewe is defending well. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Ewe kicks Clay off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Clay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but Ewe defends it.
Ewe is trying to stand up here but Clay is controlling him well. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Ewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Ewe gets full guard.
Ewe keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ewe is keeping the position for now.
Clay is pushing down on Ewe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ewe is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ewe is not content to let Clay control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ewe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ewe wants to get back to his feet.
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ewe throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Ewe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewe.
Ewe misses with a straight left. #TD#
Clay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andre Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ewe looking to control.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ewe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ewe controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
Ewe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clay won't allow Ewe to sweep him here.
Clay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ewe is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Ewe pushes Clay off and gets back to his feet.
Ewe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Ewe scores with a four punch combination!
Clay is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##TD#
Clay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ewe is trying to defend but Clay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewe controlling the position well. #SUB#
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ewe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ewe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay is keen to just control but Ewe is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Ewe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay is looking to pass Ewe's guard but actually Ewe recovers to full guard.
Clay won't allow Ewe to get back to his feet.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay postures up in Ewe's guard and throws a big left but Ewe blocks it.
Clay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay trying to move into half guard but instead Ewe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clay looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Clay won't allow Ewe to get back to his feet.
Ewe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ewe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ewe keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Ewe wants to get back to his feet but Clay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clay is working Ewe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay trying to control but Ewe is working from the bottom.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Clay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Clay dives in and scores a takedown into Ewe's guard.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ewe is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clay drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ewe! #REVB#
Clay is looking for a sweep.
Clay is working hard here to advance position.
Ewe working away.
Clay tries to buck Ewe off but Ewe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ewe stands up.
A cross from Clay lands.
Clay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ewe back to the cage. Clay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clay.#T1##TD#
Clay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ewe was covering up waiting for the punch and Clay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ewe can do to turn this around?
Clay winds up and cracks Ewe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay moves into full mount! Ewe won't be happy about that!
Clay is trying to control here but Ewe has managed to regain half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ewe sees it coming and defends easily.
Clay wants to control but Ewe is keeping him busy.
Clay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
Clay moves nicely into side control.
Clay throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Clay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Clay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ewe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clay but great work by Ewe.#T3#
Clay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clay looks to move to half guard but instead Ewe has passed into mount! Damn!
Clay is trying desperately to improve position.
Ewe wants to stand but Clay is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Clay swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clay gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Clay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ewe defends well.#SUB#
Ewe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Clay has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ewe is looking to defend but Clay has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ewe! Clay pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ewe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Clay!
Andre Clay gave a mention to Kato in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 2898 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clay (ranked 1656 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazimierz comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Clay has chosen Believe as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazimierz (0) vs (2) Clay
Kazimierz controlling the position well.
Clay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazimierz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazimierz sees it coming and defends easily.
Clay is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kazimierz reverses the position - he's now on top in Clay's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazimierz (2) vs (2) Clay
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay has his foot on Kazimierz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazimierz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay working for a triangle but Kazimierz defends it easily.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazimierz (2) vs (4) Clay
Kazimierz trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking for a kimura but Kazimierz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay trying to control from Kazimierz's half guard. Kazimierz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kazimierz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clay is looking to defend but Kazimierz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clay! Kazimierz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clay taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazimierz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Clay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay scores with a jab to the head.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clay as he avoids it easily.
Clay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kazimierz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clay's guard.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kazimierz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazimierz has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazimierz defends well.#T1#
Kazimierz chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Clay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazimierz defends it easily.
Clay wants to improve his position but instead Kazimierz has moved into half guard.
Clay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Kazimierz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T2#
Clay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazimierz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clay has Kazimierz pulled in close to control his posture.
Kazimierz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Clay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazimierz is one step ahead there.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Clay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazimierz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazimierz wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazimierz shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clay has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clay throws a right and a left that Kazimierz avoids nicely.
Kazimierz 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
Nice defenses there by Kazimierz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazimierz walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense.
Kazimierz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kazimierz 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.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Clay.
Clay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazimierz's calf.
Kazimierz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clay swivels and escapes.#TD#
Kazimierz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazimierz's guard. #REVB#
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazimierz is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Clay drops back looking for a leg! Kazimierz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kazimierz manages to kick Clay off! Clay jumps back into Kazimierz's guard.
Kazimierz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.#T1#
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay passes Kazimierz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clay working over Kazimierz with some ground and pound. Kazimierz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Clay there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
Kazimierz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kazimierz punching from the bottom.
Clay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierz is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Kazimierz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay working Kazimierz over with strikes.
Kazimierz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazimierz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
Clay works over Kazimierz with some ground and pound from guard.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay connects with a couple of short punches.
Clay forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping him busy.
Clay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Kazimierz is rocked!#SUB2#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazimierz sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Kazimierz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazimierz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Clay lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kazimierz! More strikes land and this one is all over! Clay jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andre Clay waved his t-shirt featuring Kato's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NSC 30: Power vs Wright
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Clay rushes Lalla and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Lalla has Clay pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lalla pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Clay tumbling to the mat - Lalla dives into Clay's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay trying to control the position.
Lalla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lalla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clay! #REVR#
Clay in side control, throwing shots but Lalla defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Clay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lalla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lalla has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lalla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Clay trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Clay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clay controls the position from side control.
Lalla is not content to let Clay control the position.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay lands a few punches from side control.
Clay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lalla is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Clay wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Clay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Clay is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clay cracks Lalla with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla is not content to let Clay control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clay tries a head kick but it misses.
Lalla appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Clay steps away.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Lalla blocks a head kick by Clay.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Clay steps away.#T1#
Nice jab there from Clay. #TD#
Clay drives through with a takedown into Lalla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clay passes Lalla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lalla for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well.
Clay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Lalla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
Clay throws a right hand that Lalla ducks under and follows up with a left that Lalla also avoids with ease.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Clay scores with a jab. Lalla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Clay postures up in Lalla's guard and throws a big left but Lalla blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Clay landing some decent shots from guard.
Lalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Clay wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andre Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clay wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clay pushing down on Lalla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clay is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Andre Clay wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andre Clay made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Jaro Lalla stepped up to the mic, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Event:
NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Lę takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quân Lę has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lę.
Lę scores with a decent looking hook.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Lę is just out of range.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lę counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay's knee momentarily.
Clay blocks a jab.
Lę displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay darts in looking for a takedown but Lę gets double underhooks and turns Clay into the ropes.
Lę misses with a body kick.
Lę throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Clay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lę's guard.
Lę keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lę is keeping the position.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lę keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Lę is controlling Clay's posture.
Lę keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lę works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Lę is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lę.
Lę with a nice cross.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Lę sprawls well.
Lę listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clay slips under a jab from Lę.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Lę manages to avoid it.
Quân Lę is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lę finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Lę swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lę throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Lę slips the punch.
Clay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clay blocks a jab.
Lę uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lę is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quân Lę will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Lę takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lę lands a body shot.
Lę throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay misses with a hook. Lę ducked under it nicely.
Lę has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lę scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lę throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lę lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lę blocks a jab.
Lę connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Lę is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lę keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Lę being controlled here, momentarily.
Lę wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Clay trying to control but Lę is working from the bottom.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Lę is retaining full guard.
Lę has Clay pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lę bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quân Lę seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lę. Lę obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Lę scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lę just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Lę misses with a kick to the body.
Lę misses with an uppercut.
Clay slips under a jab from Lę.
Good standup being displayed there by Lę as he connects with a hook.
Lę scores with a nice body kick.
Lę looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Clay misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lę showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lę throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lę 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.
Lę connects with a solid leg kick.
Lę looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lę throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lę slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Lę tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lę delivers a nice body kick.
Lę pushes Clay away with a front kick.
Lę pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lę throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Quân Lę seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay fails to land the takedown.
Lę has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Lę.#T1#
Clay tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lę manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lę pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lę paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lę moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lę.
A punch lands to the side of Lę 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lę lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the ropes and back into range.
Lę walks into a left hand.
Lę moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Lę misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lę is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lę lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clay.#BC2#
Lę escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Lę.
Lę lands a nice looking body shot.
Andre Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Lę has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Lę lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Lę misses with some punches.
Lę scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lę misses with a body punch.
Lę swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lę tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clay's elbow.
Lę blocks a body shot from Clay.
A nice left hand lands by Lę.
Clay lands with a left to the head.
Lę softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clay misses with some punches.
Lę swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lę struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lę throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Clay takes a shot to the head.
Clay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lę comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lę winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Quân Lę!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Quân Lę!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Quân Lę!
Quân Lę wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Brah thumps Clay with a low kick.#TD2#
Clay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Brah is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay moves into full mount! Brah won't be happy about that!
Clay landing shots from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay unloading with bombs!
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay with the ground and pound from mount.
Brah in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Clay controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brah is looking to escape.
Brah keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Brah defends the submission attempt.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard. #SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back.
Brah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay working over Brah with some ground and pound. Brah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brah moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brah misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Clay moves away from the strike by Brah.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brah.
Brah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clay is able to avoid easily.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Clay misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clay's guard.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Clay wants to control the position but Brah says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Brah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay gets back to full guard.
Brah chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Brah wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Brah is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brah misses with a low kick as Clay jumps back.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Clay misses.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay avoids a kick to the body.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
Brah throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clay doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah misses with a lunging right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Brah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clay 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.
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brah but Brah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Clay.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clay slips a jab from Brah.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clay lands a head shot.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Brah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Brah misses with a hook to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Edgy Brah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Brah's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Clay.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Clay!
Andre Clay wins by unanimous decision!
Andre Clay very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Edgy Brah had this to say: 'You probably get your information from the library!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs lands a head shot.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clay connects with an inside leg kick.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Clay misses.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
Jayden Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Clay seems unphased.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Clay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs works over Clay's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Clay as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Jacobs misses. #T1#
Clay misses with a leg kick
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Clay takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jacobs cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayden Jacobs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Clay.
Clay connects with a right hand. Hjung shakes it off.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hjung has a takedown stuffed.
Clay cracks Hjung with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hjung tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Clay pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hjung is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
Andre Clay took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Clay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Fight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fight ducks right into an uppercut from Clay. #CUT#
It looks like Just Fight has been cut.
Clay works Fight's body with a nice hook.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Fight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Fight with that takedown attempt.
Fight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Clay.
Clay lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Fight is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Clay drops Fight with a big left hand and mounts him. Fight is in big trouble!
Fight is still in real trouble! Can Clay finish him?
Clay postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fight badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Clay around the waist but Clay pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Clay is the winner by TKO! Clay jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
After the big win, Andre Clay made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Visions.
Clay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Clay.
Visions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Visions tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Visions digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
Visions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Visions misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clay shoots in but Visions avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Visions's head but Visions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Visions.#CUT2#
It looks like Tragic Visions has been cut.#T1#
Visions lands a right hook to the body.
Visions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clay throws a hook but Visions blocks it.
Clay swings for the body but Visions moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Visions.
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
Visions throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clay. That's going to slow Visions down.
A big right from Clay misses.
Visions misses with an uppercut.
Clay misses with a leg kick.
Visions connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
A big right from Clay misses.
Clay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Visions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2##CL#
Visions closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Visions misses with the head strike.
Clay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Visions throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Visions misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Visions.
A slow jab from Visions misses its intended target.
A big left from Clay misses.
Visions misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Visions moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Clay jumps into guard, dragging Visions to the mat.
Visions trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Visions is looking to work some ground and pound but Clay has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Visions is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Visions is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Clay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Visions looking to pass the guard.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Visions pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Visions with a flurry of punches that miss.
Visions looking to pass the guard.
Visions lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Visions throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Visions postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Clay is adopting a defensive guard.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clay has momentary wrist control but Visions slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Tragic Visions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions moves out of range as Clay throws a body kick.
Visions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clay lunges at Visions with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Visions's hand.
Visions lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Visions.#TD#
Visions changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clay tries to bench press Visions off him but Visions keeps the position. #SUB#
Visions working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clay holds on to Visions's head and controls the position momentarily.
Visions cracks Clay with a big right hand but Clay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Clay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clay is positioning himself well to prevent Visions advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clay manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Visions advances to half guard.
Clay trying to control here.
Visions landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clay is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Clay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Visions seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clay.#SUB#
Visions has gone for a leg lock! Clay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Visions's guard.#REVB#
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Visions wants to hit a switch here but Clay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Visions there!
Visions tries to hold on but Clay postures up.
Visions tries to reverse the position but Clay maintains control.#T3#
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Visions keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clay lands a big elbow.
Clay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Visions looks a forlorn figure.
Tragic Visions overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay unloading with bombs!#T4#
Visions is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay controlling the pace for now.
Visions taking shots to the head.
Visions is desperately trying to improve his position but Clay has a good base and remains in mount.
Clay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Visions wants to control but Clay is having none of it.
Clay controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visions tries to lock up and control but Clay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Visions keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Visions is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Visions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Visions moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Visions takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay misses with a hook.
Visions lands a two punch combo.
Clay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visions misses with a looping right.
Clay misses with a hook to the body
and Visions counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Visions's head but Visions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Visions chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Visions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Visions trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visions is looking to control Clay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visions avoid being mounted?
Clay working the head and body with strikes.
Visions is not content to let Clay control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Visions works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visions trying to keep a closed guard but Clay is proving a slippery customer.
Clay trying to control but Visions is working from the bottom.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Visions working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Visions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Visions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Visions looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Visions is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Visions keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Visions uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay looks to land a combination but Visions avoids it well. #T4#
Visions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
Visions misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visions is looking to counter punch.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Visions to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Visions counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Visions throws a low kick but Clay moves out of range easily.
Visions cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Visions connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visions lands a head shot.
Visions connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Visions bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tragic Visions showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Visions has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tragic Visions!
A very excited looking Tragic Visions made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Mma vs Divac
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a low kick, right behind Clay 's knee.
A jab from Clay misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
Clay tries to bum rush Caunt with a series of wild strikes but Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Caunt cracks the inside of Clay's front leg.
Clay blocks the body kick.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Caunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Clay throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Caunt scores with a push kick.
Clay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clay finds it's way round the side to connect with Caunt's head.
Clay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clay blocks a head kick by Caunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clay.
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Clay misses.
Caunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Caunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
#T2#
Caunt defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay ducks right into an uppercut from Caunt.
Clay throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Caunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Caunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clay tries a head kick but it misses.
Caunt jabs Clay right on the nose. Clay blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Clay cracks Caunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Clay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caunt's head backwards.
Clay darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Clay misses with a leg kick.
Caunt throws a fast counter high kick but Clay manages to duck under it in time.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Caunt counters with a leg kick.
Clay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Caunt's head back.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clay misses with a hook.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Caunt counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Clay does no damage.
Caunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay cracks Caunt with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt throws a push kick but Clay slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Caunt connects with a body shot that sends Clay's belly button to the back.
Clay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Clay cracks Caunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Clay.
Clay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caunt.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Caunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt slips a jab from Clay.#T1#
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay misses with an uppercut
letting Caunt counter with a right hand.
Caunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clay counters with a two punch combo.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Clay.
Clay backing away here, and Caunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Caunt counters with a solid body kick.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Clay misses with a hook to the body
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay throws a lazy body kick
and Caunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Nice cross by Clay.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Caunt.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Caunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Caunt counters with a body kick.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Caunt lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caunt checks a low kick from Clay.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caunt scores with a body shot.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a big right hand! Oh Clay is in trouble here! Caunt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Caunt!
A less than humble Dick Caunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IFC80: Crosby v Mma
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee misses with a hook.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clay's head.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Dee drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee clobbers Clay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dee blocks a head kick by Clay.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee.
Dee lands a nice looking body kick.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dee avoids the body shot from Clay.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dee blocks a leg kick.
Dee lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Dee scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Dee.
Dee cracks Clay with a good jab.
Dee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Clay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dee is able to avoid easily.
Clay moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee looks to throw a body kick
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dee. Dee obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Clay blocks the low kick.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Dee counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
Dee throws out a counter right but Clay avoids it with no problem.
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Clay.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dee scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Dee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dee moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dee throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Dee 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.
Dee throws a head kick that Clay semi-blocks.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee misses with a head kick.
Dee cracks a nice hook into Clay's ribs.#T3#
Clay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dee's hands.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay scores with a nice strike.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Dee moved out of range.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee feints and then cracks Clay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clay down.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dee lands a nice looking body shot.
Dee throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Clay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a hook.
Dee blocks a head kick by Clay.
#T4#
Dee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Clay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dee moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dee blocks the leg kick.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Dee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay tries to land a front kick but Dee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dee throws a sloppy body shot
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dee - the referee stops the clock and Clay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dee. Clay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clay's sensitive parts.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay looks to land a combination but Dee avoids it well.
Dee scores with a nice body kick.
Clay takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Clay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee throws a good cross that connects.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Clay moves out of range as Dee throws a body kick.
Dee connects with a leg kick. Clay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay misses with a low kick as Dee jumps back.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Clay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dee just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Clay throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
Clay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clay takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Dee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clay moves away from the strike by Dee.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
Clay misses with a hook.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay throws a leg kick but Dee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee connects with a high kick.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
Dee scores with a nice head shot.
Dee slips under a jab from Clay.
Dee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dee misses with a hook. Clay ducked under it nicely.
Dee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clay. Clay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Dee slips the punch.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Clay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dee 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.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Dee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clay's sensitive parts.
Dee moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Dee.
Clay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Dee.
Dee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Clay misses.
Dee connects with the punch.#T4#
Dee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Clay throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee lands a jab.
Dee slips under a jab from Clay.
Dee with a nice cross.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clay under the eye.
Clay lands with a cross.
Dee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dee dips to his left and cracks Clay with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay is looking to chop away at Dee's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Clay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Clay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clay's calf.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Dee.
Dee misses with a low kick as Clay jumps back.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Dee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee scores with a nice right hand.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Dee staying out of range there.
Dee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Good standup being displayed there by Dee as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Dee.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clay on the side of the head.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.#T1#
Dee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
Dee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
Dee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clay misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clay staying out of range there.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Dee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the cage and back into range.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Dee.
Clay slips under a jab from Dee.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Dee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clay.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clay checks a leg kick.
As Dee backs away, Clay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Dee misses the jab.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee blocks a jab.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Dee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dee lands a lovely overhand right.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dee sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Dee saw that one coming.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Dee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clay really felt that one!
Clay throws the left hand but Dee avoids the punch easily.
Clay scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dee checks it well.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Clay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dee on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andre Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Dee.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Dee digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
Clay misses with a hook.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
Clay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dee.
Clay moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Clay needs to keep his hands up - Dee had a free shot at his head there.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Dee throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
Clay on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
In his post fight interview, Klay Dee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 78
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clay.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Nagasaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clay won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Nagasaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Clay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Nagasaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clay is looking to escape.
Clay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Clay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nagasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clay wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Clay is fighting to break Nagasaki's control of his arms but Nagasaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nagasaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clay wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Clay trying to hold on to Nagasaki's head to control him but Nagasaki postures up.
#T3#
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nagasaki working Clay over with strikes.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Clay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay trying to control from the bottom.
Clay wants to get back to full guard but Nagasaki has mounted him!
A nice elbow there by Nagasaki.
Clay wants to control but Nagasaki is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clay's face.
Clay is looking to get to half guard.
Nagasaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Nagasaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Nagasaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clay wants to hold on but Nagasaki pushes him away.
Clay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Clay is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nagasaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki 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#
Nagasaki throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
A slow jab from Nagasaki misses its intended target.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Clay swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nagasakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Nagasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.#CL2#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Nagasaki. Nagasaki maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Clay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Clay.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
#T2#
Clay preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Clay in close.
Clay preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Nagasaki's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay being controlled here momentarily.
Clay scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Clay preventing the sweep.
Clay passes Nagasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
Nagasaki is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
Clay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back!
Clay rolls, trying to escape but Nagasaki keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Nagasaki scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Clay breaks Nagasaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nagasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay has his hands clasped together around Nagasaki's back. He's all about the action.
Clay wants to sweep but Nagasaki has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nagasaki lands with a cross.
Nagasaki defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Clay.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Clay throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay misses the body punch
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clay scores with a jab.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay cracks the inside of Nagasaki's front leg.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki scores with a nice strike.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Clay throws a leg kick
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Nagasaki fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Clay square on the jaw! Damn, Clay is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santosh Nagasaki!
Santosh Nagasaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC SF 1: Man vs Bruyne
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala slips a straight right by Clay.
A head kick misses from Clay.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clay is looking to chop away at Alcala's legs.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Alcala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcala.
Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Alcala should have avoided that one.
Clay misses with a hook.
Alcala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alcala throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Clay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Alcala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay misses with a low kick.
Alcala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Alcala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Alcala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alcala.
Alcala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alcala lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Alcala lands a right hand.
Alcala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Alcala working aggressively here.
Clay fails to pull guard.
Alcala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alcala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clay.
Alcala lands a shot to the body.
Alcala lands with a left to the head.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Alcala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Clay pulls Alcala into guard.
Alcala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alcala is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Alcala the control monster continue. Boring.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Alcala tries to stand but Clay is controlling from the bottom.
Alcala told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Clay controlling the position.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alcala controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay misses with a hook.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
Alcala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Clay misses
and Alcala counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 31
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Fidnhasieunch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fidnhasieunch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fidnhasieunch drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clay defends it nicely.
Fidnhasieunch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Fidnhasieunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andre Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Fidnhasieunch.#TD2#
Fidnhasieunch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fidnhasieunch is in Clay's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely. #SUB#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fidnhasieunch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fidnhasieunch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clay trying to control the position.
Fidnhasieunch preventing the sweep. #T1#
Clay is adopting a defensive guard.
Fidnhasieunch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fidnhasieunch throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Fidnhasieunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Fidnhasieunch with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Clay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fidnhasieunch is aware though and is defending well.
Clay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch preventing the sweep.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Fidnhasieunch from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fidnhasieunch working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clay trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Clay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fidnhasieunch defends it easily.#T2#
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidnhasieunch throws a big right hand that misses.
Fidnhasieunch passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fidnhasieunch lands a nice short elbow.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fidnhasieunch is working away from the top position though.
Fidnhasieunch drops an elbow to the side of Clay's head.
Fidnhasieunch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fidnhasieunch trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
Clay gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fidnhasieunch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fidnhasieunch looking to pass the guard.
Clay has Fidnhasieunch pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidnhasieunch wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Fidnhasieunch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clay's head.
Fidnhasieunch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fidnhasieunch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Clay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fidnhasieunch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fidnhasieunch stopping the sweep attempt from Clay.
Fidnhasieunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fidnhasieunch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fidnhasieunch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay controlling Fidnhasieunch's posture.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Fidnhasieunch is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay wants to sweep here but Fidnhasieunch controlling him for the moment.
Fidnhasieunch looking to pass the guard.
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 Andre Clay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fidnhasieunch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay lands with a kick to the temple. Fidnhasieunch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Andre Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Fidnhasieunch.
Clay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clay works over Fidnhasieunch's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clay.#ROC#
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay goes for a small jab and connects. Now Clay goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fidnhasieunch stumbles back but Clay runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fidnhasieunch to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fidnhasieunch will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Clay!
Andre Clay was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visions throws out the jab.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay misses with a hook.
Clay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Visions slips under a jab from Clay.
Visions misses with the combination.
Clay jabs at Visions's body.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Visions.
Visions paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been informed that Visions has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Visions lands a nice shot that snaps Clay's head back.
Visions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Visions is just out of range.
Clay swings for the body but Visions moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Visions. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visions misses with a looping right.#T1#
Visions misses with a wild body shot.
Clay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Visions.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Visions manages to avoid it.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
Clay lands a really nice looking cross but Visions seems unphased.
Clay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Tragic Visions has been cut.
Visions looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Clay takes a swing at Visions's ribcage but misses.
Clay moves out of range as Visions strikes.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Visions moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay throws a shot to the body.
Visions throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Clay takes a swing at Visions's ribcage but misses.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Visions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visions throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Visions looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Visions shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Visions seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Visions is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clay sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Clay actively working from the bottom here.
Visions is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Visions thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clay's head.
Visions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Clay gets full guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Visions from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Visions postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Visions, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Visions isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clay stacks Visions on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clay!
Visions is looking for a sweep.
Visions is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Clay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Visions knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay staying calm.
Visions sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Clay. #SUB2#
Visions actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Visions looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tragic Visions will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Visions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Visions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Visions moves away.
Clay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Visions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Visions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Visions fails with the takedown.
Clay connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions cracks the inside of Clay's front leg.
A big right from Clay misses.
Visions defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Visions looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay dives in for a single leg takedown but Visions sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Visions now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Visions shoots in.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.#T1#
Visions cracks Clay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Visions shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Visions showed some decent athleticism there.
Clay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay is controlling Visions's trapped leg to prevent Visions from advancing to side control.
Clay is pressing down on Visions's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Visions chips away with some ground and pound.
Visions chips away with some ground and pound.
Visions looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Visions is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Clay stands up over Visions, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay trying to control but Visions is working from the bottom.
Clay cracks Visions with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Visions had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clay is pushing down on Visions's leg trying to pass to half guard. Visions is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clay is keen to just control but Visions is a slippery customer.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Visions defending well.
Visions works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Visions is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Visions throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Visions tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Visions is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Visions.
Visions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Visions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Visions preventing the sweep.
Clay pulls Visions in close to his closed guard and prevents Visions from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Visions trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Visions postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Visions trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay can't keep his opponent in guard - Visions advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Clay gets full guard.
Clay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Visions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tragic Visions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tragic Visions's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Clay misses with a body shot.
Visions keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clay scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Visions closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Visions using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay scores with the left hand. Visions knows he should have avoided that one.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
enabling Visions to counter with a crisp jab.
Visions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Visions misses.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visions throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clay lands a glancing blow to the side of Visions's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visions tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Clay slips under a jab from Visions.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clay scores with a jab. Visions acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Visions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Visions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Visions was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Visions counters with a nice body shot.
Visions lands the left hand.#CL2#
Visions closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Clay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
Visions defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Visions throws an off balance right hand
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Visions scores with a one two! Clay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Visions should have avoided that one.
Clay wants to land a leg kick but Visions is out of range.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Visions looks to throw a body kick
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Visions is rocked!
Clay swings for the body but Visions moves out of range.
Visions is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Visions scores with a jab to the body.
Clay scores with a hook.
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Visions falls backwards - clearly groggy! Clay dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
A very excited looking Andre Clay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 25
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Paine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Paine avoids the head kick by Clay.
We've been informed that Paine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paine swings widly with a right hand
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay defending well as Paine loads up on a big left hand.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay tests Paine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Paine misses.
Clay with a hook.
Paine thuds his right hand into Clay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clay misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Paine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clay misses with an uppercut
and Paine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paine punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Clay lands a really nice looking cross but Paine seems unphased.
Paine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Paine is out of range. #T1#
Clay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paine misses with a left hand
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Paine sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay lands with a cross.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Paine.
Paine checks a low kick from Clay.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Clay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Paine drops Clay with a straight right hand, right on the button! Paine follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Paine!
Michael Paine very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TGC 60: Gagnon vs Maybetter
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narz takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Narz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
Clay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Narz swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narz scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clay.
Clay misses with the combination.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Narz staying out of range there.
Clay slips under a jab from Narz.
Narz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Narz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Narz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Clay.
Clay avoids the body shot from Narz.
Donk. Clay catches Narz right on the button with a cross.
Clay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Narz checks it well.
Good shot there by Narz.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narz drops his hands momentarily and Clay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Narz is rocked!
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Narz is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Narz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Clay missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay staying out of range there.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Narz seems to have recovered his senses.
Clay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Narz lands with a nice body punch.
Narz scores with a shot to the body.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Narz connects with a body shot.
Narz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clay rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Narz misses.
Clay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clay tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Narz misses.
Narz throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Narz swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Narz lands a body shot.
A big left from Narz misses.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Clay misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Narz takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Narz throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Narz manages to avoid it.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narz! But no joy.
A jab from Clay misses.
Narz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clay misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay cracks Narz with a hook to the temple - Narz is on wobbly legs here! Clay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Narz falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clay wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Clay!
Andre Clay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knuckles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range. #TD2#
Knuckles dives in and scores a takedown into Clay's guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clay is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knuckles tries for a kimura but Clay is defending well. #SUB2#
Knuckles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knuckles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clay wants to control but Knuckles postures up.#T1#
Clay takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Clay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knuckles.
Clay's coaches at The Coffee Shop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Clay regains half guard.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Knuckles decides to stand up.
A left lands for Clay.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Knuckles tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knuckles checks a low kick from Clay.#T2#
Knuckles feints and then cracks Clay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clay down.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Knuckles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andre Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Clay throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clay defends it well.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clay stalks Knuckles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knuckles's face. Knuckles staggers backwards, shaken.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Clay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Knuckles is rocked!#T3#
Clay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knuckles at a distance.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knuckles just manages to avoid it.
Knuckles takes one to the chin there.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
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 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Clay!
After the fight, Andre Clay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Gaspar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.#CL#
Gaspar clinches up against the cage.
Clay throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Gaspar manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Gaspar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gaspar wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar won't allow Clay to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaspar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaspar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaspar trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaspar stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clay sneaks back into half guard.
Gaspar trying to control from half guard but Clay is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gaspar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaspar from advancing position.
Clay trying to control but Gaspar postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clay is pressing down on Gaspar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaspar wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T3#
Clay is pulling down on Gaspar's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaspar, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gaspar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Gaspar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clay is staying active underneath Gaspar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is looking to escape.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Gaspar wants to free his trapped foot but Clay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clay trying to control here.
Clay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gaspar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clay defends it well.
Gaspar wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay gets back to full guard.
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 Diego Gaspar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clay misses with a right hand
and Gaspar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Clay - just one landing.
Clay throws the left hand but Gaspar avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Gaspar. Gaspar maintains the clinch.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspar controls the action.
#BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Gaspar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Gaspar moves out of range of the body kick from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Gaspar's shoulder, as Gaspar tries to avoid the shot.
Gaspar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaspar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaspar slips a straight right by Clay.#TD2#
Clay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andre Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gaspar is looking for a sweep.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaspar keeps working.
Gaspar struggling a bit here.
Gaspar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clay tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gaspar.
Gaspar is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaspar trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Gaspar is not content to let Clay control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaspar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaspar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gaspar working for a triangle but Clay defends it easily.
Clay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gaspar wants to control but Clay postures up.#T3#
Gaspar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gaspar is not content to let Clay control the position.
Gaspar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clay's best efforts.
Clay is nestled in close to Gaspar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Gaspar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaspar tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Gaspar trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaspar sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaspar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Gaspar gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clay is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaspar should have avoided that one.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaspar is just out of range.
Clay works the jab nicely.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay sizes up Gaspar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Clay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaspar quickly recovers to half guard.
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clay controlling the action here.
Gaspar is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Clay trying to control from half guard but Gaspar is working away.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gaspar wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gaspar gets full guard.
Clay wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Gaspar is trying to control the position but Clay postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaspar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Gaspar is working hard here to advance position.
Clay trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Clay advances position into side control!
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Gaspar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Gaspar wants to control but Clay postures up.
Gaspar is looking for a sweep.
Gaspar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clay passes to side control.
Clay working away.
Clay trying to control the position but Gaspar is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Gaspar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaspar's legs.
Clay cracks Gaspar with a big right hand but Gaspar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clay cracks Gaspar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gaspar tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaspar keeps working.
Gaspar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Clay!
Andre Clay decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 12
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Clay misses.
Dominguez thuds his right hand into Clay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Dominguez feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Dominguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez lands a couple of elbows.
Dominguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Clay has wrist control.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominguez trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Dominguez won't allow Clay to sweep him here. #T1#
Dominguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay trying to control the position.
Dominguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Clay is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Clay continues to stall.
Dominguez landing with the ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Clay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dominguez postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Dominguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Clay is working away.
Clay is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominguez is nestled in close to Clay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Clay wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dominguez is working for a kimura but Clay is defending it quite comfortably.
Clay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay is trying to get back to full guard.
Clay trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Dominguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Clay misses its target.
Dominguez is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
Clay swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dominguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay tries to bum rush Dominguez with a series of wild strikes but Dominguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Dominguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dominguez lands a jab.
Dominguez jabs at Clay's body.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Dominguez moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Dominguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominguez stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clay lands with a cross.
Clay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dominguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Dominguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clay in his tracks.
Dominguez loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
No joy there for Dominguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Dominguez gets a clinch.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clay wants a takedown but no success here.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Clay blocks with his arms.
Clay pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez is pushing Clay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Clay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Clay. #TD#
Clay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Clay pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
Dominguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dominguez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Dominguez cracks Clay with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Rico Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominguez lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dominguez misses with the ground and pound.
Dominguez working away.
Clay is trying to improve his position.
Dominguez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dominguez wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Dominguez working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Clay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez in side control, throwing shots but Clay defends.
Dominguez 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.
#T4#
Clay is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dominguez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clay some visible discomfort.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Clay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez grinds an elbow into Clay's temple.
Dominguez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dominguez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dominguez working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dominguez fails to land.
Clay taking a breather. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Dominguez wants to clinch.
Clay lands a jab to the head.
Dominguez dips to his left and cracks Clay with an uppercut!#TD#
Dominguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Dominguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clay keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Dominguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clay is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dominguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dominguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Clay is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clay wants to take the fight to the mat but Dominguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Dominguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clay is trying to defend but Dominguez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andre Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice strikes from Dominguez there.
Clay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dominguez connects with a nice short shot to Clay's temple.
Dominguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Dominguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clay is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dominguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Dominguez!
An out of breath Rico Dominguez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay throws a right and a left that Walcott avoids nicely.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay misses with a jab to the body
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Walcott misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clay with a body shot.
Clay 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.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walcott counters with a left to the body.
Walcott digs a good hook to Clay's body.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Walcott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walcott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clay rather than just go for the knockout.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Walcott.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Walcott scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott throws out a leg kick but Clay moves out of range and Walcott only half commits.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Clay misses.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walcott stalks Clay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clay's face. Clay staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walcott moves in close and cracks Clay with a massive right hand! Clay, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Walcott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Walcott!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Walcott thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay thows a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it #CL2#
and Ruenroeng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruenroeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Clay tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the head.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Clay blocks it.
Clay looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Clay throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Clay's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruenroeng has him pressed against the cage.
Ruenroeng 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 avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Clay takes a shot to the head.
Clay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
A short left from Ruenroeng.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruenroeng lands a good knee to the midsection. Clay won't want to take too many of those.
Clay tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Clay throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clay moves out of range of the body kick from Ruenroeng.
Clay lands a jab to the head.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Clay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clay misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Ruenroeng has Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ruenroeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clay blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
A left lands for Clay.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruenroeng should have avoided that one.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Clay misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Ruenroeng counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clay managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Ruenroeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clay wants to break free but Ruenroeng has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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.
Clay is trying to pull guard but Ruenroeng has him pressed against the cage.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruenroeng to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenroeng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clay's face.
Clay scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Clay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clay managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Clay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clay's gas tank.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage. #T4#
Clay throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
Ruenroeng looking to throw knees to the head but Clay is blocking nicely.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
Clay jumps guard but Ruenroeng stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clay dodges an elbow strike from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the head.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Clay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Clay 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.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruenroeng fakes the leg kick and cracks Clay in the body.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a high kick!
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick that sends Clay stumbling back into the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clay throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Clay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruenroeng! But no joy.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng with a jab.
A head kick misses from Clay.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clay is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Clay avoids it.
Ruenroeng looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Clay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruenroeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Ruenroeng rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.
Ruenroeng looking to throw knees to the head but Clay is blocking nicely.
Ruenroeng 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 Ruenroeng can turn it around.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruenroeng.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Ruenroeng pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruenroeng walks into a jab.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Clay's ribs.
Clay connects with a crisp jab.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruenroeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay misses the jab.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
#T3#
Clay walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Clay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Clay misses.
Ruenroeng throws a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruenroeng - the referee stops the clock and Clay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruenroeng. Clay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Ruenroeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruenroeng.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Ruenroeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng with a jab.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruenroeng throws out the jab.
Clay tried to counter with a leg kick but Ruenroeng avoided it.
Ruenroeng misses with the body kick
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Ruenroeng lands.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Ruenroeng does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range and Clay settles back down.
Ruenroeng throws a big counter head kick but Clay avoids it with no problem.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruenroeng explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clay misses its target.
Ruenroeng with a jab.
Clay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ruenroeng thuds his shin into the meat of Clay's side.
Clay drops his hands momentarily and Ruenroeng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng. #T1#
Clay looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Ruenroeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clay is trying to break free.
Ruenroeng prevents Clay from breaking the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
Ruenroeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clay working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Clay pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Ruenroeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruenroeng defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruenroeng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruenroeng is continuing to stall.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruenroeng controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ruenroeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crunch! Ruenroeng slams his shin into Clay's torso.
Ruenroeng lands a high kick!
Ruenroeng throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Ruenroeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruenroeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andre Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Clay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clay swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Ruenroeng counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Clay's head.
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Ruenroeng connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clay's face.
Ruenroeng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow just above Clay 's eye.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruenroeng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
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Event:
TGC 40: Cobb vs Bell
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Straterloo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Straterloo moved out of range nicely.
Clay backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clay throws a body punch but Straterloo moves out of range.
Straterloo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Straterloo checks the leg kick.
Straterloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Straterloo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Straterloo gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Straterloo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
With the fighters up against the cage, Straterloo throws an elbow but misses.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Straterloo avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Straterloo has him pressed against the cage.
Straterloo working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Clay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Straterloo lands an elbow inside.
Straterloo blocks an elbow strike.
Straterloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clay jumps guard but Straterloo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Straterloo lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Andre Clay has been cut.#T1#
Straterloo avoids a wild elbow strike from Clay.
Straterloo lands an elbow inside that Clay shrugs off.
Clay is trying to break the clinch but Straterloo is controlling him.#BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Straterloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Straterloo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Straterloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay misses with a hook. Straterloo ducked under it nicely.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straterloo slips a straight right by Clay.
Straterloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Straterloo misses with a looping right.
Straterloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Straterloo ducks down to avoid it.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Straterloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay's knee momentarily.
Clay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Straterloo counters with a straight right hand.
Clay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Straterloo's head.
Straterloo slips under a jab from Clay.
Straterloo avoids the body shot from Clay.
Straterloo ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Straterloo misses with a looping right.
Clay scores with a jab. Straterloo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clay misses with a body shot.
And Straterloo responds with a good body kick, but Clay manages to step out the way in time.
Clay throws a chopping leg kick but Straterloo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Straterloo throws out a counter right but Clay avoids it with no problem.
Straterloo thumps Clay with a low kick.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straterloo moves away.
Nice defenses there by Straterloo.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Straterloo slips the punch.
Clay throws a low kick, looking for Straterloo's leg but Straterloo calmly moves out of range. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Clay misses.
Clay throws a jab when Straterloo was well out of range.
Clay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Straterloo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clay to score with a decent uppercut.
Clay misses with a double jab
letting Straterloo counter with a right hand.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Straterloo.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Straterloo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Straterloo ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a nice uppercut.
Straterloo with a hook.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Straterloo.
Straterloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Straterloo lands with a nice body kick.
Clay digs a good body shot into Straterloo's ribs.#T4#
Straterloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straterloo wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clay lands with a nice body punch.
Straterloo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clay eats them both and turns towards Straterloo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Straterloo off the cage and back into range.
Straterloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Straterloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Straterloo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clay.#ROC#
Straterloo is rocked!
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Straterloo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Straterloo's shoulder, as Straterloo tries to avoid the shot.
Straterloo feints a counter leg kick.
Clay is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Straterloo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch lands to the side of Clay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Straterloo misses with a wild body shot.
Straterloo moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Straterloo missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Straterloo's belly button to the back.
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 Andre Clay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Clay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Straterloo blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Straterloo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Straterloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Straterloo tries a quick counter leg kick but Clay is wise to it.
Clay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Straterloo. That one must have hurt.
Straterloo ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Straterloo walks into a jab.
Clay throws a head kick that misses
and Straterloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay's knee momentarily.
Straterloo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Straterloo's head but Straterloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a nice leg kick.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Straterloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay dips to his left and cracks Straterloo with an uppercut!
Clay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Straterloo's head backwards.#T1#
Straterloo tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Straterloo, right into the meat.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
and Straterloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Straterloo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Straterloo checks it well.
Straterloo throws out a counter right but Clay avoids it with no problem.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Straterloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay's knee momentarily.
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Straterloo tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Straterloo.
Straterloo staying out of range there.
Clay throws a head kick but Straterloo moves out of range.
Straterloo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Straterloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Clay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Straterloo counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Straterloo under the eye.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straterloo moves away.
Straterloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Clay scores with a jab. Straterloo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Straterloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Clay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay looks for the body kick but Straterloo saw that one coming.
Clay misses the jab.
Straterloo ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Straterloo seems to have recovered his senses.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Straterloo is out of range.
Straterloo connects with an inside leg kick.
Straterloo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Straterloo slips a jab from Clay.
A nice leg kick lands there from Straterloo. #T3#
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Straterloo feints a counter leg kick.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Straterloo slips the punch.
Straterloo slips under a jab.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Straterloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Straterloo.
A big right from Straterloo misses.
Clay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Straterloo thuds his shin into the meat of Clay's side.
Clay throws an off balance right hand
and Straterloo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Straterloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Straterloo missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Straterloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Straterloo scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Straterloo as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Straterloo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clay works the jab nicely.
Clay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Straterloo counters with a good, hard body kick but Clay shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay misses with a right hand
and Straterloo counters with a body kick.
Clay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Straterloo cracks Clay with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Clay falls to his knees and Straterloo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fentz Straterloo!
Fentz Straterloo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 38: San Diego vs Bush 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Jims drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clay has control of Jims's left arm, preventing Jims from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay continues to stall.
Jims wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jims drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clay dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Clay advances to half guard.
Clay is taking a breather. Jims says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jims on the ground.
Jims is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay content to control rather than advance.
Jims won't allow Clay to pass to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Jims defending well.
Clay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jims looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clay content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jims on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jims throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Clay.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Jims is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clay with a body shot.
Jims wants to land a leg kick but Clay is out of range.
Clay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Jims has been cut.
Jims misses with a head kick.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jims misses with a hook
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay throws a jab when Jims was well out of range.
Jims closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jims.
Clay throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jims.
Jims walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jims moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Jims counters with a single leg into guard. Clay didn't expect that.
Jims looking to pass the guard.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Jims trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jims postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clay is looking to stand up but Jims isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Jims's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jims tries for a takedown but Clay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clay throws a hook but Jims avoids it easily.
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay misses with a low kick.
Clay tries to bum rush Jims with a series of wild strikes but Jims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Clay.
Jims takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Jims has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with a double jab.
Jims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws the left hand but Jims avoids the punch easily.
Clay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jims looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Clay moves out of range as Jims strikes.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Clay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Jims shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay but Clay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good standup being displayed there by Clay as he connects with a hook.
Jims seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Clay shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Jims is backing up but Clay catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Jims covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Clay Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
A very excited looking Andre Clay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IFC XXVII
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Brooksbank clinches.
Brooksbank wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Clay trying to land knees to the body.
Clay scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Brooksbank jumps into guard, dragging Clay to the mat.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brooksbank managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooksbank being controlled here, momentarily.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Clay wants to pass the guard but Brooksbank is keeping the position.
Clay tries to stand but Brooksbank is controlling from the bottom.
Brooksbank working a defensive guard here.
Clay's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brooksbank throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Clay does it's job there.#ROC#
Brooksbank is rocked!
Clay flashes Brooksbank a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Brooksbank's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Brooksbank crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Clay punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Clay!
Andre Clay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Gomes defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Clay sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Gomes ducks down to avoid it.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Gomes checks the leg kick.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Clay coming out on top.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Gomes wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Gomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Clay.
Gomes wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Gomes staying out of range there.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gomes moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Gomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Clay is looking to chop away at Gomes's legs.
Clay dips to his left and cracks Gomes with an uppercut!
Gomes defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Clay works Gomes's body with a nice hook.
Gomes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Gomes staying out of range there.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomes manages to avoid it.#T2#
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Gomes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Gomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Gomes blocks a jab.
Gomes wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomes.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Clay.
Gomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomes moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
Gomes wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Clay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomes back to the cage. Clay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Gomes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gomes is out of range and Clay settles back down.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clay throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Gomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Gomes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomes.
Clay cracks Gomes with a nice body shot.
Clay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gomes fails to pull guard.
Gomes tries a body shot but Clay blocks it.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Gomes working aggressively here.
#T4#
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clay walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gomes checks a low kick from Clay.
Gomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Gomes moves away from the strike by Clay.
Gomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Clay swinging wildly here.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Gomes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gomes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay 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#
Clay tests Gomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Clay throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Clay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomes has time to react.
Clay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clay sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gomes ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clay connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Clay throws a leg kick but Gomes checks it.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
Clay throws a leg kick that misses.
Gomes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clay momentarily.
Clay misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Gomes counters by moving into the clinch.
Clay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Gomes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clay to keep the fight standing.
Clay lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Clay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomes throws a head punch that misses.
Clay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomes is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomes backwards.
Clay lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Gomes jumps into guard, dragging Clay to the mat.
#T2#
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!#SUB2#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomes controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself. #SUB2#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clay passes into half guard.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clay stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay continues to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Clay is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Clay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily.
Gomes is looking to control Clay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Clay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomes slips a straight right by Clay.
Gomes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
A shot to the liver by Gomes. Beautiful body shot.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomes.
Clay connects with a solid leg kick.
Clay throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
A combination from Clay does no damage.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
Gomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Gomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay misses with the combination.
Clay scores with a hook.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
Gomes lands a body shot.
Gomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes walks into a left hand.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Gomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A lazy left from Gomes finds it's target.
Gomes misses with a few strikes there.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay tries to land a front kick but Gomes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomes avoids the body shot from Clay.
#T2#
Gomes misses with a few strikes there.
Gomes slips under a jab from Clay.
Andre Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with a head kick.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Clay sets himself, and Gomes steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay throws the kick towards the body but Gomes avoids it.
Clay throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range.#T3#
Clay scores with a jab to the head.
Gomes walks into a stiff left hand from Clay.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomes.
Gomes wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Gomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomes walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Gomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomes throws out the jab.
Clay throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
Andre Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomes misses with a straight left.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
Gomes jabs Clay right on the nose. Clay blinks but takes it well.
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 throws an overhand right that lands on Gomes's shoulder, as Gomes tries to avoid the shot.
Gomes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
Gomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Gomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Giovanni Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Clay shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Clay!
In his post fight interview, Andre Clay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
IFC XIX
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Average pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay misses with a hook.
Average uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Average slips under a jab.
Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Average should have avoided that one.
Average ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Average blocks the low kick.
Average has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Clay misses.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Average throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Average is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Average misses with a hook
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Clay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Average tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clay counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Clay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Average is rocked!
Clay moves in close and cracks Average with a massive right hand! Average, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Clay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Clay!
A less than humble Andre Clay misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Den Berg ducks right into an uppercut from Clay.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Den Berg is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
Van Den Berg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clay tests Van Den Berg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Van Den Berg is rocked!
Clay pounces like a tiger and cracks Van Den Berg with a vicious hook! Van Den Berg is down but not out! Clay follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andre Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Clay tries to bum rush Kurotsuchi with a series of wild strikes but Kurotsuchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurotsuchi on the side of the head.
Clay works the jab nicely.
Kurotsuchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clay throws a hook but Kurotsuchi blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kurotsuchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Kurotsuchi is rocked!
Nice body punch from Clay.
Kurotsuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Kurotsuchi glances at the clock... BAM! Clay nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kurotsuchi crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kurotsuchi is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Clark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clark needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Clay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andre Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Clay lands a big right hand that sends Clark crashing to the mat! Clay stays standing though and waves Clark back to his feet!#ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Clay sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clay lands with a big right hook that stumbles Clark - he's out on his feet here! Clay follows up with another monster hook that separates Clark from consciousness! Clark falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Clay stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Clay lands a left and a right that send Clark crashing to the mat, dazed. Clay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Clay lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Clark falls backwards - clearly groggy! Clay dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
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