Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Clifton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clifton.
Tamson tries to clinch there but Clifton circles away.
Tamson misses with a body shot.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Tamson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Clifton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clifton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clifton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clifton trying to control but Tamson is having none of it.
Clifton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tamson?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clifton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1##SUB#
Clifton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tamson is surviving well by controlling Clifton's body position as best he can.
Tamson tries to buck Clifton off but he can't manage it.
Clifton landing shots from mount.
Tamson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Clifton cracks Tamson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clifton has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tamson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Clifton!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Clifton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC Challengers 92
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Clifton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bueller tries to sprawl out of it but Clifton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bueller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bueller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Clifton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bueller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt
and Bueller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bueller throws the left hand but Clifton avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bueller clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bueller breaks the clinch.
Bueller misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bueller counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Eric Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Clifton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bueller.
Clifton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Bueller throws a looping overhand right but Clifton ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Clifton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bueller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clifton somewhat.
Bueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bueller lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
Bueller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Bueller.
Bueller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton shoots in but no luck this time.
Bueller connects with a right hand. Clifton shakes it off.
Clifton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt - Bueller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bueller throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Clifton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bueller's guard.#ES#
Bueller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clifton seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bueller.
Bueller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton. #T2#
Bueller is looking to clinch.
Clifton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bueller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clifton scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Bueller cracks Clifton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bueller has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clifton to stand back up!#ROC#
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bueller points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Clifton wakes up just in time to hear Bueller thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Bueller!
Eric Bueller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 306 Staunton vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clifton.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Clifton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Clifton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Macotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clifton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clifton scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton won't allow Macotti to sweep him here.
Clifton lands a couple of digs.
Clifton trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Clifton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clifton is aware though and is defending well.
Clifton 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.
Clifton is working Macotti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Clifton is posturing up here but Macotti has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clifton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clifton has to tap! Slick submission there by Macotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
An out of breath Marco Macotti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 302 Prime vs Lang
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Ua misses the shot to the body.
Clifton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ua tries to avoid it but Clifton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ua to the ground. Ua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Clifton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ua wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ua landing rabbit punches to the side of Clifton's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Ua is not content to let Clifton control the position.
Clifton is thwarting Ua's attempts to control the position.
Ua is refusing to be controlled, as Clifton sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ua wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy.
Ua is trying to stand up here but Clifton is controlling him well. #SUB#
Clifton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Ua is trying to control but can't.
Ua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clifton.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clifton lands a nice short elbow.
Clifton is looking to take a break and control but Ua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clifton trying to control from Ua's half guard. Ua has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton won't allow Ua to sweep him here.
Clifton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clifton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clifton is trying to control. Ua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clifton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clifton misses with a head shot. Ua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ua keeping full guard, as Clifton tries to pass.
Clifton slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Clifton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clifton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Clifton is working for a submission of some sort.
Ua is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ua regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clifton. #SUB#
Clifton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clifton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clifton is pushing down on Ua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ua is fighting to maintain full guard but Clifton has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clifton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clifton wants to pass the guard but Ua is defending well.
Ua tries to get to full guard but Clifton has control of the leg. #SUB#
Clifton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ua is just riding it out for now. Clifton eventually gives up the hold.
Ua is looking for a sweep. Clifton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clifton wants to free his trapped foot but Ua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clifton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ua defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Clifton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clifton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Ua, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Ua against the cage but Ua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clifton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ua.
Clifton feinted with a counter takedown.
Ua lands with a cross.
Ua misses with a series of wild punches.
Ua lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
Ua misses with a double jab.
Clifton tries to counter with a takedown but Ua is quick to defend against it.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ua circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ua finds it's target.
Clifton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ua.
Clifton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clifton.
Ua scores with a jab to the head.
Ua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Ua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craig Clifton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clifton on the side of the head.
Ua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clifton.
Clifton goes for a double leg but Ua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ua continues to drive forward.
Ua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ua connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Clifton.
Ua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ua tests Clifton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Ua, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Clifton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifton is putting a hurting on Ua here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ua is not content to let Clifton control the position. #SUB#
Clifton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Ua trying his best to control but Clifton has mounted him.
Ua tries to lock up and control but Clifton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ua is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Clifton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ua is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Clifton!
Our winner, Craig Clifton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the cage.
Clifton defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sam Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malone, as that shot connected.
Malone misses with a hook.
Malone lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Clifton feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Clifton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clifton stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone trying to control the position.
Clifton throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone is controlling Clifton's posture.#SUB2#
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Clifton trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clifton's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Nice shot by Malone.
Clifton shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malone throws out a counter right but Clifton avoids it with no problem.
Clifton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Malone misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.#TD#
Clifton dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Clifton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Clifton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clifton working over Malone with some ground and pound. Malone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton trying to pass the guard but Malone defending well.
Clifton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clifton fails to move to back control. #T3#
Clifton tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Clifton maintains control.
Clifton raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Malone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Clifton maintains control.
Clifton wants to control the pace but Malone is squirming around nicely.
Clifton 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.
Malone just holding on.
Malone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clifton. #T4#
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Clifton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone keeping full guard, as Clifton tries to pass.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Clifton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Clifton's cut.
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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone enables Clifton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone wants to sweep here but Clifton controlling him for the moment.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone is adopting a defensive guard.
Clifton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard.
Clifton is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clifton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Malone taking some punishment here, with Clifton in his half guard. #T1#
Malone has hold of Clifton's hands but Clifton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clifton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clifton looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Malone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Malone stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Clifton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Malone manages to get his head free but now Clifton has transitioned to an armbar! Malone grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Clifton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Clifton!
A relieved looking Craig Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC Challengers 89
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artist tries to score with a low kick but Clifton moves his leg out of the way.
Artist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Artist loads up on a big right hand but Clifton slips the punch.#TD2#
Clifton drives through with a takedown into Artist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Artist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Artist scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Artist misses.
Artist missing with a left hand there. Clifton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artist misses with a wild body shot.
Clifton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
Artist takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
Clifton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Clifton has his takedown stuffed
and Clifton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Artist swinging wildly here.
Clifton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Artist counter with a right hand.
Clifton dodges the punch combination from Artist.
Clifton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Artist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clifton.
Artist fails to land with a series of punches.
Clifton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clifton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Artist punishes Clifton's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Clifton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artist to the mat! Artist manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clifton wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving. #T2#
Clifton landing with the ground and pound.
Artist wants to get back to his feet but Clifton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clifton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Artist wants to get back to his feet but Clifton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Clifton throws a sloppy strike and Artist has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Clifton is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Artist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Artist!
After winning the bout, The Artist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC Challengers 88
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Clifton shoots in for a double leg but Bueller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bueller throws a hook but Clifton avoids it easily.
Clifton moves out of range as Bueller throws a body kick.
Bueller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bueller fails to land with a series of punches.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Bueller, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Bueller against the cage but Bueller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bueller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clifton sprawls well initially but Bueller persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Clifton actively working from the bottom here.
Bueller stalling.
Bueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bueller controlling the action here.
Bueller thows a huge punch but Clifton dodges it nicely. #T1#
Clifton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bueller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bueller's back!#SUB#
Clifton is persistently looking for the submission but Bueller is defending it well.
Clifton is not going to allow Bueller to sit and survive in this position.
Bueller can't escape the position.
Bueller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Clifton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bueller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clifton is hanging on to Bueller's back as he tries to escape.
Bueller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bueller tries to hold on but Clifton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clifton blocks Bueller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bueller wants to hold on but Clifton pushes him away.#T2#
Bueller is looking to improve his position but Clifton isn't that keen on the idea.
Clifton controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Bueller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bueller wants to hold on but Clifton pushes him away.
Clifton landing strikes from the mount and Bueller is in trouble!
Clifton looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton breaks from Bueller's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Bueller is rocked!
Clifton avoids the attempt from Bueller to control.
Clifton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bueller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Ground and pound from Clifton.
Bueller is still in real trouble! Can Clifton finish him?
Bueller tries to get to full guard but Clifton has control of the leg.
Bueller seems to have recovered his senses.
Clifton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clifton trying to control the action but Bueller is working from the bottom.
Clifton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clifton prevents Bueller from standing back up.
Bueller tries to roll over but Clifton keeps him under control.
Bueller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clifton is working away from the top position though.
Clifton prevents Bueller from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Clifton there. #T4#
Bueller is refusing to be controlled, as Clifton sits in half guard.
Clifton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bueller is trying to get back to full guard.
Bueller is not content to let Clifton control the position.
Bueller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clifton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bueller keeps working.
Clifton passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Clifton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Clifton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Bueller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bueller.
Bueller misses with a few strikes there.
Bueller throws a nice head kick!
Clifton goes for a double leg but Bueller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bueller continues to drive forward.
Bueller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eric Bueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton blocks a head kick by Bueller.
Craig Clifton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bueller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clifton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bueller misses with a straight left.
Clifton fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bueller but Bueller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bueller misses with a hook.#T1#
Bueller throws a right hand that Clifton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clifton also avoids with ease.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bueller connects with the punch.
Clifton avoids the head kick by Bueller.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Bueller.
The fighters circling - Bueller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clifton shoots in but Bueller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bueller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clifton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bueller throws out a powerful jab.
Bueller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bueller misses with a looping right.
Clifton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eric Bueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bueller fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifton fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Clifton gets a double leg takedown into Bueller's guard.
Clifton 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.
Bueller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bueller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bueller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bueller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bueller has Clifton pulled in close to control his posture.
Bueller keeping moving, preventing Clifton from controlling successfully.
Bueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Bueller, not yet.
Bueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Clifton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Clifton wants to control from the top but Bueller keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Clifton 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.#ES2#
Bueller wriggles free and stands up.
Bueller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clifton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bueller.
Clifton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clifton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bueller tries to avoid it but Clifton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bueller to the ground. Bueller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clifton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clifton shoots in for a double leg but Bueller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Bueller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bueller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clifton tries to pull guard but Bueller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clifton jumps guard but Bueller stands there with Clifton around his waist. Clifton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Bueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Clifton shoots for a takedown but Bueller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bueller lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
Clifton shoots in looking for a takedown but Bueller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clifton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bueller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clifton's hands.#ROC2#
Clifton is rocked!
Bueller lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Clifton out cold! Clifton is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Bueller!
Our winner, Eric Bueller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Holmgang 12
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1##TD#
Clifton drives through with a takedown into Rojas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rojas is retaining full guard.
Clifton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clifton lands a couple of digs.
Clifton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clifton content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Rojas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clifton is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rojas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Clifton frees his head nicely. Oh but Rojas has switched to an armbar! Clifton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rodrigo Rojas!
Rodrigo Rojas made sure to mention his sponsor, Alcatraz Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: Holmgang 9
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Perri scores with a sloppy right hand. Clifton should have avoided that one.
Perri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clifton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Clifton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Perri is trying to control but can't.
Clifton is trying to control the action in half guard but Perri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perri is trying to get back to full guard.
Perri trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton is pressing down on Perri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perri is holding on for now.
Perri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clifton jumps into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Clifton wants to control but Perri is keeping him busy.
Clifton happy to just control the position for now.
Perri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clifton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clifton slips a nice elbow through Perri's hands, connecting with Perri's forehead.
Clifton is looking to advance position but Perri won't allow it.
Perri is looking for a sweep. Clifton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Clifton 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.
Clifton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clifton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perri manages to get to full guard.
Perri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clifton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perri working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Perri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clifton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perri is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Perri trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clifton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Perri postures up.
Perri landing some decent shots from guard.
Perri trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom. #T4#
Perri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clifton can't keep his opponent in guard - Perri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perri lands a nice short elbow.
Clifton is refusing to be controlled, as Perri sits in half guard.
Perri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clifton trying to get back to full guard but Perri takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Perri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perri tries to control but Clifton wriggling away.
Clifton taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Perri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Clifton scores with a takedown into Perri's guard.
Clifton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perri wants to sweep here but Clifton controlling him for the moment.
Craig Clifton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Perri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clifton is keeping the position for now.
Perri distracts Clifton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clifton's head.
Perri throws a big right hand that misses.
Perri is stalling in the full guard.
Perri won't allow Clifton to sweep him here. #T1#
Clifton is working hard here to advance position.
Clifton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perri. #SUB#
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perri is aware though and is defending well.
Perri working some strikes from top position.
Perri trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Clifton looking for a triangle here. Perri is fighting it but it looks tight! Clifton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Perri is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Craig Clifton!
A relieved looking Craig Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asztalos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clifton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asztalos but Asztalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clifton misses with a takedown
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Clifton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Clifton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clifton has his takedown stuffed
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clifton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asztalos lands with a right hand.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.#T1#
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
Clifton moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Clifton staying out of range there.
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the ropes.
Clifton with a poor takedown
and Asztalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asztalos but Asztalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clifton fails with the takedown.
Asztalos tests Clifton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Clifton down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clifton. #T2#
Asztalos stuffs the takedown.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Asztalos, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Asztalos against the ropes but Asztalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clifton's sensitive parts.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Asztalos, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Asztalos against the ropes but Asztalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the ropes.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Clifton.
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!
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Clifton feints and as Asztalos raises his hands in defense, Clifton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Asztalos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton fails to pull guard.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Clifton is breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Clifton jumps guard but Asztalos stands there with Clifton around his waist. Clifton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
A short right from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Clifton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asztalos walks away with a smile on his face. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clifton. #ES2#
Asztalos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos throws a body punch but Clifton moves out of range.
Clifton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asztalos sprawls and moves away.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clifton takes one on the button.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clifton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clifton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Clifton tries to counter with a takedown but Asztalos is quick to defend against it.
Asztalos tests Clifton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Asztalos misses with a few strikes there.
Clifton attempts a counter takedown but Asztalos avoids it well and moves away.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asztalos pinned against the ropes. Asztalos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clifton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clifton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asztalos keeps working.
Clifton stops Asztalos from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Asztalos pushes Clifton off and gets back to his feet.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asztalos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Clifton seems unphased.
Asztalos scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clifton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt - Asztalos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clifton.
Clifton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asztalos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clifton thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clifton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Clifton slips the punch.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clifton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Clifton should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Clifton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clifton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown but Asztalos shows good takedown defense.
Clifton doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Clifton misses with a takedown
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Clifton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Clifton tries for a takedown but Asztalos circles away easily#CL2#
and Asztalos counters by moving into the clinch.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Clifton seems to have got his legs back now.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Clifton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asztalos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asztalos takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Asztalos circles away easily#KD2#
and Asztalos counters with a nice right hand that sends Clifton toppling to the canvas! Clifton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Asztalos finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton walks straight into a right hand from Asztalos - that's dropped him! Asztalos jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Clifton from any more punishment! Clifton complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Asztalos!
A very excited looking Alex Asztalos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Holmgang 2
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Blackmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clifton.
Clifton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clifton.
Blackmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Clifton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackmore pinned against the ropes. Blackmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ritchie Blackmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackmore circles away.
Clifton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackmore scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackmore pinned against the ropes. Blackmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackmore tries a low kick but Clifton avoids it.
Blackmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Clifton. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Blackmore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blackmore misses with a double jab.
Blackmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clifton shoots in for a double leg but Blackmore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Blackmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackmore catches Clifton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blackmore misses with a low kick.
Blackmore throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Clifton counters with a shoot takedown. Blackmore fights it but they end up in guard.
Clifton looking to pass the guard.
Clifton postures up.
Blackmore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackmore wants to stand and escape but Clifton is having none of it.
Clifton preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Blackmore is looking for a triangle but Clifton pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Clifton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blackmore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clifton, into his guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blackmore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blackmore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clifton won't allow Blackmore to pass to mount.
Blackmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clifton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Blackmore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clifton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blackmore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clifton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blackmore moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Clifton sneaks back into half guard.
Clifton wants to control but Blackmore is keeping busy.
Blackmore trying to mount his opponent but Clifton defends it.
Blackmore is thwarting Clifton's attempts to control the position.
Clifton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackmore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackmore's back!
Blackmore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clifton is trying to control. Blackmore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blackmore is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Clifton is looking to advance position but Blackmore won't allow it.
Clifton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackmore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Blackmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clifton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clifton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackmore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blackmore pushing down on Clifton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Blackmore connects with a nice short shot to Clifton's temple.
Clifton is trying to maintain the position but Blackmore is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackmore is pressing down on Clifton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clifton is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Blackmore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Clifton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore throws a push kick but Clifton slaps the foot to one side.
Clifton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackmore sprawls well. Blackmore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
Blackmore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clifton or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackmore, which made it look bad.
Blackmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritchie Blackmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackmore. That's going to slow Clifton down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clifton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blackmore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Clifton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blackmore to the mat! Blackmore manages to get full guard.
Clifton preventing the sweep. #T1#
Clifton pushing down on Blackmore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blackmore gets back to full guard.
Blackmore wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackmore is working hard here to advance position.
Clifton postures up in Blackmore's guard and throws a big left but Blackmore blocks it.
Clifton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Clifton is working to tighten his grip on Blackmore's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blackmore has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clifton is really squeezing tight and eventually Blackmore passes out! Clifton breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Clifton!
A very excited looking Craig Clifton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ritchie Blackmore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the contest. /handshake'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Clifton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pierce quickly recovers to half guard.
Clifton blocks the strikes from Pierce.
Clifton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clifton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pierce is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Clifton!
Craig Clifton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Prestige FC 63:
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Clifton with a poor takedown
and Kruiz counters with a right hand to the body.
Clifton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruiz defends well and Clifton ends up having to push Kruiz into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clifton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruiz is fending him off so far but Clifton persists. Nope, Kruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Kruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kruiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kruiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clifton.
Clifton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Clifton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kruiz gets caught napping as Clifton dives in and scores a takedown. Kruiz manages to retain guard.
Kruiz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Clifton has gone for a leg lock! Kruiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clifton's guard.#REVB#
Clifton keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Clifton is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kruiz is still trying to improve position.
Clifton has a closed guard, preventing Kruiz from standing up.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Clifton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clifton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Kruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clifton's guard. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clifton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz. #T2#
Kruiz is looking to advance position but Clifton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kruiz is working for a kimura but Clifton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruiz is thwarting Clifton's attempts to control the position.
Clifton is pressing down on Kruiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clifton is trying to control the position but Kruiz postures up. #T3#
Clifton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Clifton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clifton is trying to keep Kruiz in close.
Kruiz looking to pass the guard.
Kruiz stands and throws Clifton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clifton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clifton regains half guard.
Kruiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clifton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruiz passes to full mount! #T4##SUB2#
Kruiz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kruiz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Clifton tries to hold on but Kruiz postures up.#SUB2#
Kruiz looking to secure an arm triangle but Clifton defends it well.
Kruiz with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruiz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kruiz prevents Clifton from getting the reversal.
Kruiz wants to control the pace but Clifton is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clifton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruiz's waist but Kruiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clifton off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Kruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clifton shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.
Clifton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Clifton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Kruiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clifton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clifton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruiz is fending him off so far but Clifton persists. Nope, Kruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Kruiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruiz pinned against the ropes. Kruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.#T1#
Clifton looks for a takedown but Kruiz sprawls well.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Clifton avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kruiz.
Clifton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruiz avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clifton is defended easily by Kruiz.
Clifton misses with a takedown
and Kruiz counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Clifton looks for a takedown but Kruiz sprawls well.
Kruiz throws a counter combo.#TD#
Clifton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kruiz to the ground. Clifton is now in Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kruiz keeping full guard, as Clifton tries to pass. #SUB#
Clifton drops back looking for a leg! Kruiz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kruiz manages to kick Clifton off! Clifton jumps back into Kruiz's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Kruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clifton's guard. #REVB#
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Clifton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clifton has his foot on Kruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Clifton keeping moving, preventing Kruiz from controlling successfully.
Kruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Clifton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clifton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clifton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clifton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clifton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Clifton is looking for a triangle but Kruiz pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Kruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruiz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Clifton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruiz passes into half guard.
Clifton is trying to get back to full guard.
Clifton trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Clifton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kruiz's guard.
Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Clifton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clifton defends well.
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Clifton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Kruiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clifton passes Kruiz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kruiz wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Kruiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clifton connects with a couple of short punches.
Clifton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clifton defends well.
Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Kruiz working for a triangle but Clifton defends it easily.
Clifton chips away with some ground and pound.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clifton preventing the sweep.
Kruiz has his hands on Clifton's head, controlling the position.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruiz is retaining full guard.
Clifton throwing strikes but missing.
Clifton wants to pass the guard but Kruiz is keeping the position.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clifton postures up.
Kruiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clifton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Kruiz keeping hold of Clifton's head, controlling as best he can.
Kruiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruiz is refusing to be controlled, as Clifton sits in half guard.
Clifton winds up and cracks Kruiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kruiz is looking to improve his position.
Kruiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clifton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clifton's back!
Kruiz has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kruiz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clifton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruiz. #T4#
Kruiz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clifton tries to roll but Kruiz sticks to his back.
Craig Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruiz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clifton is trying to break free.
Kruiz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kruiz controls the action.
Clifton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kruiz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clifton tries to break free.
Kruiz biding his time, controlling Clifton.

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 Craig Clifton.
Well Kruiz 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Prestige FC 60: Feast Fight
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Pullo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pullo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clifton.
Pullo slaps away a takedown attempt from Clifton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pullo stuffs the takedown attempt from Clifton. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
Jalmari Pullo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Clifton.#TD2#
Clifton gets a double leg takedown into Pullo's guard.
Pullo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Pullo is retaining full guard.
Pullo looking to control.
Clifton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clifton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clifton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pullo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pullo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pullo trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clifton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clifton can't keep his opponent in guard - Pullo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clifton is looking to improve his position.
Pullo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clifton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pullo jumps into side control!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Clifton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clifton prevents Pullo from improving position.
Clifton is looking to reverse the position.
Clifton stops Pullo from passing to mount.
Clifton tries to bench press Pullo off him but Pullo keeps the position.
Clifton sneaks back into half guard.
Clifton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Clifton looking for submissions off his back.
Clifton has a hand on Pullo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pullo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clifton stops Pullo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Pullo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clifton has worked his arm free - good work by Clifton!
Pullo advances to full mount. #T4#
Clifton is squirming around, avoiding Pullo's attempts to control the action.
Pullo wants to take his opponent's back but Clifton doesn't allow it.
Pullo avoids the attempt from Clifton to control.
Clifton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clifton just holding on.
Clifton tries to hold on but Pullo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clifton reaches up to try and control the position but Pullo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Clifton rolls and tries to escape and now Pullo has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalmari Pullo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clifton with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Pullo counters with a single leg into guard. Clifton didn't expect that.
Clifton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jalmari Pullo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pullo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pullo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Pullo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pullo wants to control but Clifton is keeping him busy.
Clifton manages to get back to half guard.
Pullo is keen to just control but Clifton is a slippery customer.
Clifton is looking to improve his position.
Pullo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clifton!
Clifton tries to lock up and control but Pullo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clifton is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Clifton wants to hold on but Pullo pushes him away.
Clifton is working to get back to half guard.
Clifton has given up his back.
I really don't envy Clifton right now. #SUB#
Pullo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clifton is defending well though. Pullo let's go of the attempt for now.
Pullo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clifton can do to turn this around?
Pullo is hanging on to Clifton's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Pullo wants to control the position but Clifton frees himself and scrambles - Pullo manages to regain control in side control.
Clifton trying his best to control but Pullo has mounted him.
Pullo avoids the attempt from Clifton to control.
Clifton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pullo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pullo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clifton is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Pullo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clifton is looking to escape.
Pullo wants to take his opponent's back but Clifton doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullo tries to control but Clifton wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalmari Pullo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pullo closes the distance and clinches up with Clifton, looking for a takedown. Pullo pushes Clifton against the cage but Clifton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pullo fails with a takedown attempt.
Clifton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pullo's waist but Pullo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clifton off to one side. #TD#
Pullo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clifton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clifton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clifton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pullo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pullo's back!
Clifton has Pullo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Clifton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pullo.
Clifton is trying to stick to Pullo's back but Pullo is turning into Clifton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clifton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pullo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullo stopping the sweep attempt from Clifton.#T1#
Clifton controls Pullo momentarily but Pullo frees himself.
Pullo trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment.
Pullo trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton keeping full guard, as Pullo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Clifton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pullo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clifton.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clifton trying his best to control but Pullo has mounted him.
Clifton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Pullo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clifton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clifton shrugs it off.
Pullo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Clifton tries to lock up and control but Pullo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Pullo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clifton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clifton and Pullo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clifton wants to control but Pullo postures up.
Jalmari Pullo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pullo wants to control but Clifton is keeping him busy.
Clifton is looking for a sweep.
Pullo is looking to take a break and control but Clifton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clifton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pullo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pullo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Craig Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton is looking for a sweep.
Pullo controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullo dodges the punch combination from Clifton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jalmari Pullo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pullo, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalmari Pullo!

Event: Prestige FC 59: Final Decions
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1##TD#
Karesky tries to sprawl but Clifton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karesky taking some punishment here, with Clifton in his half guard.
Clifton is thwarting Karesky's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Clifton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karesky defends it well. #SUB#
Clifton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karesky is just riding it out for now. Clifton eventually gives up the hold.
Karesky tries to get to full guard but Clifton has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clifton is thwarting Karesky's attempts to control the position.
Clifton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karesky is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clifton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karesky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karesky wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clifton controlling the action here.
Karesky wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karesky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karesky looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clifton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clifton forces his way into half guard.
Clifton is looking to take a break and control but Karesky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karesky is controlling Clifton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karesky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karesky.
Karesky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clifton works over Karesky with some ground and pound from guard.
Clifton looking to pass the guard.
Karesky told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Clifton passes Karesky's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Clifton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Clifton looking to finish Karesky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karesky!
Clifton controlling the pace for now.
Karesky tries to lock up and control but Clifton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clifton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karesky hang on?
Clifton lands with some strikes.
Clifton 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.
Clifton cracks Karesky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Karesky is rocked!
Karesky is trying desperately to improve position.
Karesky is still in real trouble! Can Clifton finish him?
Clifton postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Karesky out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Clifton goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Clifton!
Our winner, Craig Clifton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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