PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dyno Clutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clutch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Judge. Yadav is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shayad. Anaconda Yadav is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Clutch
vs
Yadav

192 cm
28
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

202 cm
27
275 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dyno Clutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yadav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Yadav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yadav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clutch swivels and escapes.
Yadav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clutch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yadav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clutch connects with a jab.
Yadav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clutch.

Yadav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yadav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clutch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yadav.
Clutch trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch has hold of Yadav's hands but Yadav slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yadav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yadav lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Yadav is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Clutch still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Clutch has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Clutch is looking to take a break and control but Yadav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yadav has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yadav is trying to control Clutch's posture but Clutch avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clutch stands up and beckons Yadav to his feet.
Yadav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clutch counters with a left and a right that stings Yadav.
Dyno Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Yadav.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt.
Clutch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clutch wants it to stay on the feet.
Yadav has a takedown stuffed.
Clutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav has his takedown stuffed
and Clutch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Clutch. No joy for Yadav on that attempt.
Yadav shoots in for a double leg but Clutch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yadav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clutch.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clutch sprawls well. Clutch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yadav gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Yadav or perhaps it was just good defense by Clutch which made him look bad.
Yadav looks gassed!
Yadav shoots in for a takedown but Clutch shows good takedown defense.
Clutch tries to land a front kick but Yadav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Clutch pushes Yadav up against the cage in a clinch.
Yadav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Yadav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Clutch gets caught flat footed, as Yadav shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clutch controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clutch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clutch controls Yadav momentarily but Yadav frees himself.

Dyno Clutch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clutch but Clutch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yadav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clutch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clutch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yadav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clutch wants to clinch up but Yadav keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clutch misses with a leg kick.
Yadav shoots in but Clutch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yadav needs to keep his hands up - Clutch had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyno Clutch dominated that 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.

Nice straight punches there by Clutch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clutch.
Clutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clutch scores with a nice right hand.
Yadav closes the distance and clinches up with Clutch, looking for a takedown. Yadav pushes Clutch against the cage but Clutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clutch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yadav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clutch is fending him off so far but Yadav persists. Nope, Clutch circles away and we're back to standing.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dyno Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Yadav.
Clutch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clutch throws a sloppy head kick and Yadav moves out of range easily.
Dyno Clutch is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Clutch. No joy for Yadav on that attempt.
Yadav slips a jab and a cross from Clutch.
Dyno Clutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clutch sprawls well. Clutch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yadav gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yadav tries for a takedown but Clutch circles away easily

and Clutch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yadav is breathing heavily.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Yadav blocks with his arms.
Yadav tries for a takedown but Clutch manages to get underhooks.
Clutch stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yadav.
Yadav drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clutch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clutch throws a right hand that Yadav ducks under and follows up with a left that Yadav also avoids with ease.
Yadav has a takedown stuffed.

Clutch moves into the clinch.
Yadav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clutch's efforts to push away.
Clutch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clutch is trying to break the clinch but Yadav is controlling him.
Clutch leaning against his opponent.

Clutch breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yadav fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clutch sprawls well initially but Yadav persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clutch keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Yadav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yadav prevents Clutch from improving his position.
Clutch pushes Yadav off but Yadav dives into side control.
Clutch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clutch is pressing down on Yadav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anaconda Yadav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yadav passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yadav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clutch, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Clutch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Yadav tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clutch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Yadav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clutch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yadav.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch wants to improve his position but Yadav is controlling well.
Clutch wants to control but Yadav is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yadav prevents Clutch from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clutch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yadav is working away from the top position though.
Clutch is trying to stand up here but Yadav is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyno Clutch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yadav fails to land the takedown.
Yadav doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clutch counters with a straight right hand.
Clutch slaps away a takedown attempt from Yadav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dyno Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Yadav.
A lazy left from Clutch finds it's target.
Clutch tries to clinch there but Yadav circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clutch. Yadav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yadav closes the distance and clinches up with Clutch, looking for a takedown. Yadav pushes Clutch against the cage but Clutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Clutch misses.
Clutch slaps away a takedown attempt from Yadav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yadav shoots for a double leg takedown but Clutch sprawls well. He's pushed Yadav's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yadav misses with a takedown attempt - Clutch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yadav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yadav looks for a takedown but Clutch sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clutch throws a good cross that connects.
Yadav closes the distance and clinches up with Clutch, looking for a takedown. Yadav pushes Clutch against the cage but Clutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yadav misses with a takedown
and Clutch counters with a one-two to the body.
Yadav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clutch pinned against the cage. Clutch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yadav paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Clutch darts in and clinches Yadav up against the cage.
Clutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Yadav misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clutch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yadav looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clutch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yadav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clutch's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Yadav.
Clutch misses with a body punch.

Clutch breaks the clinch.
Clutch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clutch as he avoids it easily.
Yadav fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clutch avoids it really well and circles away.
Clutch throws a head kick but Yadav moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clutch thuds his right hand into Yadav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Yadav closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clutch tries to kick Yadav off but Yadav keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Yadav seems to be looking for submissions.
Clutch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Clutch has his feet on Yadav's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yadav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clutch tries to avoid it but Yadav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clutch to the ground. Clutch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clutch swinging wildly here.
Yadav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clutch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yadav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yadav with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clutch counters with a series of strikes. Yadav will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yadav blocks a head kick by Clutch.
Clutch throws out a loose jab but Yadav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyno Clutch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt.
Clutch misses with a wild body shot.
Yadav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anaconda Yadav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yadav shoots in and drives through. Clutch sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Clutch rushes Yadav and presses him up against the cage.
Clutch swings wildly with an uppercut but Yadav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyno Clutch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yadav tries for a takedown but Clutch manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyno Clutch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clutch, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyno Clutch!
Dyno Clutch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.