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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Van Clief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Clief comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "X Gonna give it to ya" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Buddy Sutton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buddy Sutton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Sutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Van Clief!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Clief throws a right hand that Sutton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutton also avoids with ease.
Sutton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Clief looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Van Clief has his takedown stuffed
and Sutton counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Van Clief won't allow it.
Van Clief is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Clief trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Clief.
Van Clief is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Clief manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Clief can't break the clinch.
Van Clief tries to land a knee to the head but Sutton blocks with his arms.
Sutton dodges an elbow strike from Van Clief.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Clief works on Sutton's body with a couple of short punches.
Sutton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Clief's efforts to push away.
Van Clief looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Clief is looking to control Sutton's arms but Sutton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Clief has his back to the cage.
Sutton goes for a takedown attempt but Van Clief pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sutton clinches up against the cage.
Sutton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Clief can't fight it off and eventually Sutton manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Clief looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Clief is pulling down on Sutton's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton throws a big elbow that misses.
Sutton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sutton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sutton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sutton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sutton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Clief has momentary wrist control but Sutton slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutton is working Van Clief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton throwing strikes but missing.
Sutton cracks Van Clief with a solid left hand.
Van Clief wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutton postures up in Van Clief's guard and throws a big left but Van Clief blocks it.
Sutton throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Clief utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Clief has momentary wrist control but Sutton slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Clief controls Sutton momentarily but Sutton frees himself.
Sutton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt.
Sutton shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Clief keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Van Clief. No joy for Sutton on that attempt.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sutton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sutton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Sutton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Van Clief as Sutton shoots in.
Sutton moves forwards but Van Clief connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Clief defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sutton.
Van Clief is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sutton instigates a clinch.
Van Clief has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.
Van Clief is trying to force a seperation but Sutton has the dominant position.
Sutton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Clief wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Clief is looking to break free of the clinch but Sutton has double underhooks.
We've been informed that Van Clief has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sutton has Van Clief pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Clief manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Clief is breathing heavily.
Van Clief wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Van Clief's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Clief is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sutton is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sutton as Van Clief tries to tie him up.
Sutton keeps control of Van Clief as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sutton can't get the takedown.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Van Clief won't allow it.
Van Clief is trying to break the clinch but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
Sutton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Clief uses from the top position.
Sutton has his foot on Van Clief's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Clief works his way back into a safe position though.
Sutton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Clief defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Van Clief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Clief has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Sutton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Clief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Clief has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Van Clief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Clief has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Sutton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Clief controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Clief keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt - Van Clief sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Clief closes the distance and clinches.
Van Clief pushes Sutton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton jumps guard but Van Clief turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Clief wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutton looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Clief pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Clief misses with a knee to the head.
Van Clief trying to control the position but instead, Sutton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Clief into the cage.
Sutton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Clief is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutton leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Van Clief 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Clief fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Clief misses with a head kick.
Sutton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Clief defends well and Sutton ends up having to push Van Clief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Clief gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Clief looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sutton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Clief defends well and Sutton ends up having to push Van Clief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Clief looks for a takedown but Sutton sprawls well.
Sutton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Clief's waist but Van Clief gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sutton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Clief takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sutton moves into range and clinches up with Van Clief.
Sutton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutton.
Van Clief lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sutton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutton shoots for a takedown but Van Clief saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Van Clief responds with a good body kick, but Sutton manages to step out the way in time.
Sutton tries for a takedown but Van Clief sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay Van Clief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton blocks a head kick by Van Clief.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Clief has Sutton up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Clief can't break the clinch.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Clief tries to circle away but Sutton has him pinned against the cage.
Sutton goes for a takedown attempt but Van Clief pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sutton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Clief sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddy Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Clief walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sutton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sutton tries to counter with a takedown but Van Clief is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Clief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Clief slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Clief rushes Sutton and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Clief wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Clief tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.
Sutton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Clief uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Clief wants to pass the guard but Sutton is keeping the position.
Sutton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Clief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Clief throws a big elbow that misses.
Sutton is looking for a triangle but Van Clief pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Clief missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Van Clief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Clief 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Van Clief!
Jay Van Clief took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my fans! I never stop training and evolving. I am here to prove I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!'.
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