PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobrosav (ranked 2899 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Clinton Clams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dobrosav
vs
Clams

190 cm
21
205
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksandar Dobrosav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clinton Clams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrosav throws a sloppy head kick and Clams moves out of range easily.

Dobrosav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clams trying to control but Dobrosav postures up.
Clams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dobrosav has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobrosav tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dobrosav avoids the attempt from Clams to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams is looking to improve his position but Dobrosav isn't that keen on the idea.
Clams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrosav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dobrosav can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clams is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dobrosav misses with a head shot.
Clams tries to hold on but Dobrosav postures up.
Clams looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Dobrosav content just to control the position here.
Dobrosav wants to control but Clams has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Clams tries to roll over but Dobrosav keeps him under control.

Clams is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobrosav.

Dobrosav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clams is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clams avoid being mounted?
Clams is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dobrosav wants to work for an arm triangle but Clams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobrosav is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clams is trying is best to control the position here.
Dobrosav missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clams is trying to maintain the position but Dobrosav is very close to passing his half guard.
Dobrosav controlling the pace.
Clams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Dobrosav is working for a submission of some sort.
Dobrosav thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav prevents Clams from improving his position.
Dobrosav 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.
Clams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dobrosav 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.
Clams is looking to improve his position.
Dobrosav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clams keeps working.
Clams is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clams avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobrosav wants to pass the guard but Clams is defending well.
Clams wants to improve his position but Dobrosav is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clams shoots in looking for a takedown but Dobrosav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clinton Clams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dobrosav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dobrosav has Clams pulled in close to control his posture.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav is adopting a defensive guard.
Clams landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clams throws a big elbow that misses.
Clams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clams stands up over Dobrosav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrosav's brow.
Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.
Aleksandar Dobrosav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clams landing some decent shots from guard.
Dobrosav keeping full guard, as Clams tries to pass.
Clams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clams working some strikes from top position.
Clams with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dobrosav looking to score a takedown here. Clams is defending well but Dobrosav drives through and ends up in Clams's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clams is trying to keep Dobrosav in close.
Dobrosav working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clams controls Dobrosav momentarily but Dobrosav frees himself.
Clams has control of Dobrosav's left arm, preventing Dobrosav from doing any damage.

Dobrosav decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dobrosav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dobrosav enables Clams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dobrosav manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clams throwing strikes from guard but Dobrosav blocks nicely.
Clams with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dobrosav wants to sweep here but Clams controlling him for the moment.
Clams throwing strikes from guard but Dobrosav blocks nicely.
Clams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clams throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dobrosav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clams landing with the ground and pound.
Dobrosav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clams can do to turn this around?
Clams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrosav's brow.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.
Clams is in close to Dobrosav's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dobrosav has momentary wrist control but Clams slips an elbow through the middle.
Clams stops Dobrosav from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Clams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dobrosav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dobrosav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dobrosav counters with a two punch combo.
Dobrosav leaves Clams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dobrosav appears to be looking for a big counter.

Clams dives in and scores a takedown into Dobrosav's guard.
Dobrosav seems keen to control Clams's posture.
Dobrosav working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams works over Dobrosav with some ground and pound from guard.
Clams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrosav's head.
Clams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrosav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrosav's brow.
Clams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrosav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Clams with that takedown attempt.
Aleksandar Dobrosav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Clams.

Clams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clams lands in his opponent's guard.
Dobrosav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clams.
Dobrosav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav wants to stand up but Clams is controlling him.
Clams distracts Dobrosav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clams prevents Dobrosav from getting back to his feet.
Clams connects with a couple of short punches.
Clams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clams lands a couple of elbows.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobrosav but Dobrosav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dobrosav leaves Clams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dobrosav clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clams tries to break the clinch but Dobrosav is controlling the position.
Clams has had enough of the clinch but Dobrosav keeps him there for the moment.
Clams jumps guard but Dobrosav stands there with Clams around his waist. Clams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobrosav prevents it.

Dobrosav turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobrosav manages to end up in side control.
Clams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosav controls the position from side control.
Clams is trying to improve his position.
Dobrosav is putting a hurting on Clams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clams is not content to let Dobrosav control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clams struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksandar Dobrosav.
I think Dobrosav 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandar Dobrosav!
Aleksandar Dobrosav 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.