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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammie Clay (ranked 25751 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merlin Mykchur (ranked 6485 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammie Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merlin Mykchur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clay tries for a takedown but Mykchur manages to get underhooks.
Clay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mykchur after a bit of a struggle.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mykchur to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammie Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mykchur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clay.
Mykchur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mykchur tries to break the clinch but Clay is controlling the position.
Mykchur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay wants a takedown but no success here.
Mykchur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mykchur decides to pull guard.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mykchur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur kicks Clay off and gets to his feet.
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Mykchur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mykchur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykchur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Mykchur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Mykchur has hold of one of Clay's legs. Clay is fighting the takedown attempt but Mykchur gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mykchur is stalling in the full guard.
Mykchur throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mykchur throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mykchur throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mykchur lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
Mykchur pushes Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Mykchur wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Mykchur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clay avoids it.
Mykchur tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Mykchur tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Mykchur is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Mykchur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mykchur prevents the takedown attempt.
Mykchur has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mykchur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mykchur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Clay avoiding damage as Mykchur throws knees to the body.
Mykchur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mykchur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mykchur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mykchur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard.
Clay is working an open guard so Mykchur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mykchur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clay pinned against the cage. Clay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mykchur goes for a double leg but Clay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clay continues to drive forward.
Mykchur clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mykchur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mykchur turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mykchur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammie Clay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mykchur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mykchur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clay.
Clay wants a takedown.
Mykchur wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Mykchur pulls guard successfully.
Mykchur has control of Clay's left arm, preventing Clay from doing any damage.
Mykchur has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Mykchur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur has his hands on Clay's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mykchur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay postures up in Mykchur's guard and throws a big left but Mykchur blocks it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mykchur manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mykchur pulls guard effortlessly.
Mykchur trying to strike off his back.
Merlin Mykchur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mykchur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mykchur wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Mykchur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mykchur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Mykchur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mykchur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mykchur can't break the clinch.
Clay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammie Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking for a takedown.
Clay keeps control of Mykchur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mykchur jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mykchur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Clay has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Mykchur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mykchur is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Mykchur stalling in the clinch.
Mykchur has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clay uses from the top position.
Mykchur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mykchur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mykchur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur not doing much here.
Mykchur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mykchur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mykchur is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Mykchur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mykchur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mykchur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mykchur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clay is just riding it out for now. Mykchur eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammie Clay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mykchur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mykchur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mykchur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mykchur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay won't allow Mykchur to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Mykchur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Mykchur!
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mykchur is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykchur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mykchur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur working the strikes but Clay uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mykchur.
Mykchur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mykchur sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mykchur.
Mykchur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykchur controlling from mount.
Mykchur unloads with some shots from mount but Clay bucks and avoids them well.
Mykchur thowing shots but they're missing.
Mykchur controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Mykchur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mykchur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Mykchur!
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