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Event:
Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Wang gets a clinch. #TD#
Wang jumps guard and drags Clams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Clams is sitting in close to Wang's body. Wang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clams is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clams is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Wang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles Wang made sure he mentioned Carnage Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Fier throws a body punch but Clams moves out of range.
Clams goes for a double leg but Fier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fier continues to drive forward.
Fier lands a shot to the body.
Clams has had enough of the clinch but Fier keeps him there for the moment.
Clams is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fier with a nice cross.#TD#
Clams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fier defending well though.
Clams missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fier manages to get to full guard.
Clams throws a strike but Fier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fier wanted to stand there but Clams had control of the position.
Clams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clams tries to get out of the position.
Fier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clams striking off his back but it's not causing Fier any problems.
Fier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clams is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clams is trying to control the position but Fier postures up.
Fier preventing the sweep.
Clams trying to control the position.
Clams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Fier cracks Clams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fier has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clams to stand back up!#ROC2#Clams is rocked!
Fier flashes Clams a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Clams's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Clams crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fier punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magni Fier!
Magni Fier 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:
Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Clams gets a double leg takedown into Noia's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clams landing some decent shots from guard.
Clams postures up and lands a big shot to Noia's brow.
Clams with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clams won't allow Noia to get back to his feet.
Clams throwing strikes but missing.
Clams is looking to work some ground and pound but Noia has wrist control.#T1#
Clams working some strikes from top position.
Clams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noia tries to get out of the position.
Clams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clams postures up in Noia's guard and throws a big left but Noia blocks it.
Clams landing with the ground and pound.
Noia looking to control but Clams passes into half guard.
Clams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Clams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Noia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noia has hold of Clams's hands but Clams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clams thows a huge punch but Noia dodges it nicely.
Clams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clams drops an elbow to the side of Noia's head.
Clams working the head and body with strikes.
Clams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clams is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Clams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clams.
Clams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noia's head.
We've been informed that Clams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clams lands with a punch from half guard.
Clams throwing shots but Noia is blocking nicely.
Noia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clams on the ground.
Clams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clams winds up and cracks Noia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noia's head.
Clams 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. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clams lands a nice short elbow.
Noia pushes Clams off looking to stand but Clams dives back in and keeps control.
Noia tries to get to full guard but Clams has control of the leg.
Clams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Noia wants to get back to full guard.
Clams is nestled in close to Noia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noia trying to hold on to Clams's head to control him but Clams postures up.
Clams working over Noia with some ground and pound. Noia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Noia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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. Clams connects with a nice short shot to Noia's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Clams 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#
Clams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noia defends it nicely.
Clams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noia counters with a nice body shot.
Clams misses with a takedown
and Noia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lidio Noia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clinton Clams.
Clams fails with the takedown
and Noia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams tries for a takedown but Noia circles away easily
and Noia counters with a stiff right hand.
Noia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clams under the eye.
Clams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noia as he avoids it easily.
Noia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clams is breathing heavily.#T1#
Clams gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Noia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Clams is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire jabs Clams to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
McGuire rushes Clams and presses him up against the cage.
Clams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
McGuire has hold of one of Clams's legs. Clams is fighting the takedown attempt but McGuire gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McGuire stops Clams from standing up.
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.#SU#
McGuire gets to his feet - Clams follows without any prompting.
Clams walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Clams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire works Clams's body with a nice hook.
Clams looks winded!
McGuire lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James McGuire!
James McGuire gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Clams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rizzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Rizzo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Clams throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rizzo's body to avoid the submission. Rizzo has instead reached around Clams's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rizzo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Rizzo!
Jake Rizzo 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: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Clams closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Clams pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Clams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is looking to escape.
Clams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clams is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is looking to escape.
Clams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clams working Smith over with strikes.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Smith has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Clams is on him like a limpet, forcing Smith back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is pushing Clams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Clams tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has Clams pressed against the cage.
Clams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Clams wants to stall.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Clams looks winded!
Smith has Clams pushed against the cage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clams.
Clams 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.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clams prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Clams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clams working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clams scoring with punches from side control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clams on the ground.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Clams throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Clams tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Clams looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Clams working the head and body with strikes.
Clams cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Clams drags him back down.
Clams working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Clams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith tries to escape but Clams is in control.
Clams working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Clams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clams shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith with a nice cross.#TD2#
Clams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Clams is now in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Clams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clams is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is looking to stand up but Clams isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clams stops Smith from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clinton Clams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Clams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Clams persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Smith tries to kick Clams off but Clams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clams lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith has hold of Clams's hands but Clams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Clams is controlling him
Clams works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Clams scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clams won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clams cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Clams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Clams with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Clams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Clams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith tries to buck Clams off but he can't manage it.
Clinton Clams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith tries to buck Clams off but he can't manage it.
Clams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Clams with a couple of short strikes.
Clams landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Clams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clams lands a big elbow.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Clams! Smith is hurt baaadly! Clams is firing away with more strikes - Smith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinton Clams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Clams fails with a takedown attempt.
Noia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Noia closes the distance and clinches.
Noia has a couple of punches blocked by Clams.
Noia lands an uppercut.
Noia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clams or not.
Noia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noia presses Clams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clams looks winded!
Noia scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Noia as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Noia - that landed with a thud.
Noia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Noia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clams is working for takedown but Noia is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Noia presses Clams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Noia.
A right hand to the body from Noia.
Noia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noia lands with a left to the head.
Noia scores with a hook to the body.
Noia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noia lands a body shot.
Noia digs a right hand into Clams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clams's gas tank.
A short right from Noia on the inside. #ROC#Clams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noia creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Clams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Clams drops to his knees and Noia pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lidio Noia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Clams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nova trying to control the position.
Clams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clams with a nice head shot there.
Clams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clams arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nova's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clinton Clams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Clams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ottomar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Clams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ottomar wants to get back to his feet.
Clams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ottomar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clams off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ottomar is looking for the choke from the back position but Clams is controlling his hands well.
Clams is trying to remain composed but Ottomar is hammering down strikes to the side of his 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!
Clams trying to control the hands but Ottomar breaks the grip.
Ottomar lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clams wants to escape the position.
Ottomar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ottomar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clams doesn't escape.
Ottomar lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ottomar is punishing Clams with strikes - can he finish him?!#T1#
Ottomar scores with punches and elbows.
Ottomar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clams doesn't escape. #SUB#
Ottomar working for a choke but Clams is defending well. #SUB#
Clams has hold of Ottomar's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ottomar lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Clams is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ottomar throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niklas Ottomar!
Niklas Ottomar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ich bin überrascht, dass ich gewonnen habe. Ich bin ein schlechter Kämpfer.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Dobrosav throws a sloppy head kick and Clams moves out of range easily. #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB#
Clams is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobrosav.
#SUB#
Dobrosav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
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.#SUB#
Dobrosav wants to work for an arm triangle but Clams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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!#R2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
Clams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
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. #SU#
Dobrosav decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dobrosav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
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. #REF3#
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!#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
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.#CL#
Dobrosav clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
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.
#TD#
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.#T4#
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. |
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