PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by When I come around (Live). The Virus has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jason Clay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Clay
vs
The Virus

185 cm
19
202 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus The Virus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Virus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Virus as he jumps to the side.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Virus closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Virus smiles and moves away.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but The Virus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Clay tries to clinch but The Virus moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for The Virus on that attempt.
The Virus stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by The Virus which made him look bad.
Clay misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.
The Virus tries to clinch

and Clay counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Virus won't be happy with that.
The Virus struggling a bit here.
The Virus is trying to buck Clay off.
Clay throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Virus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clay's best efforts.
Clay winds up and cracks The Virus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but The Virus defends it.
The Virus is looking to improve his position.

The Virus is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.

Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but The Virus defends it.
The Virus is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
The Virus is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

The Virus closes the distance and clinches.
The Virus has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Virus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Virus missing with knees to the body.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus won't allow it.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
The Virus tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Clay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Virus wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Clay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Virus defends it well.
The Virus wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.

Clay wants to work for an arm triangle but The Virus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason 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.

Clay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

The Virus closes the distance and clinches.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
Clay is trying to break free.
The Virus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Virus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clay fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clay.
Clay blocks the elbow strike.
The Virus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by The Virus.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Virus can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clay tries to pull guard but The Virus won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

The Virus manages to break the clinch.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Virus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.

Clay scores with a takedown into The Virus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is pushing down on The Virus's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Virus is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.

Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Virus sees it coming and defends easily.
The Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Virus 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 tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Virus lands a shot to the body.
Clay tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Virus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clay to escape the position.
The Virus missing with strikes.
The Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clay breaks The Virus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The Virus is looking to stand up but Clay isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Virus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Clay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Virus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Virus can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Virus has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Virus is looking to improve his position.
The Virus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Virus!

Clay has hold of The Virus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Virus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clay working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Clay is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Virus is surviving well by controlling Clay's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Virus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Clay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Virus pinned against the cage. The Virus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Virus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Virus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus leaves Clay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Virus throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Virus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Virus tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
The Virus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Virus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay leaves The Virus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clay wants it to stay on the feet.
The Virus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
The Virus tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Clay.
Clay tries for a takedown but The Virus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Virus is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
Clay throws a hook to the side of The Virus's head but The Virus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay misses with the combination.
Clay shoots in and drives through. The Virus sprawls well.
The Virus tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Virus fails to land the takedown.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Virus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus tries to clinch up.
The Virus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but The Virus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Virus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clay somewhat.
The Virus throws a right and a left that both miss.

Clay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Virus is trying to defend but Clay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Virus is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay uses his free foot to push down on The Virus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Virus.
Cyrus The Virus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Virus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Clay.
A nice elbow there by Clay.

Clay working for a submission but The Virus is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clay is working for a guillotine from mount but The Virus frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Clay!