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Event:
G #22 DUFU vs FORD
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Kopp gets a double leg takedown into Van Clief's guard.
Kopp scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Clief has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Clief working a defensive guard here.
Van Clief seems keen to control Kopp's posture.
Van Clief wants to sweep here but Kopp controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp throwing strikes from guard but Van Clief blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kopp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kopp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kopp 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.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Van Clief uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Van Clief!#REVB##T1#
Van Clief wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving. #SU2#
Van Clief gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kopp 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.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Clief's head.
Van Clief avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Clief really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kopp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Clief avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kopp landing with the ground and pound.
Kopp throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Clief working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kopp.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kopp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kopp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kopp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Clief works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kopp stops Van Clief from standing up. #T2#
Kopp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kopp connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Van Clief is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Clief's head.
Van Clief is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp loads up on a big left hand. Van Clief felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kopp looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Van Clief can't hide his disappointment, as Kopp celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
An out of breath Steven Kopp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jay Van Clief stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained hard and things didn't go my way tonight. I'll be back better than ever believe that!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Clief throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Snow counters by moving into the clinch.
Snow jumps guard but Van Clief turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Clief wants to break free but Snow has control.
Van Clief wants to break free but Snow has control.
Van Clief lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Van Clief breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Van Clief fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Van Clief persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Clief looks winded!
Snow tries to roll over but Van Clief keeps him under control.
Snow pushes Van Clief off looking to stand but Van Clief dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Snow tries to kick Van Clief off but Van Clief keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Clief is fighting to break Snow's control of his arms but Snow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Clief wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving. #ES#
Snow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Van Clief is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Van Clief trying to stall but Snow improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Clief just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snow's brow.
Snow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Clief lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards. #T2##TD#
Snow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Clief is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Clief is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Clief avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Clief manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snow cracks Van Clief with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snow landing with the ground and pound.
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Van Clief wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Snow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Van Clief blocks nicely.
Snow landing with the ground and pound.
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow won't allow Van Clief to sweep him here.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Van Clief throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Van Clief wants to stand but Snow is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snow trying to control but Van Clief is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Van Clief takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Snow successfully pulls guard.
Van Clief stops Snow from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Van Clief 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.
Van Clief wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Benjamin Snow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow pulls Van Clief in to control the position.
Van Clief showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Clief not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Clief is breathing heavily.#ES#
Snow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Van Clief misses with some punches.
Van Clief tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the cage.
Snow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snow prevents a body shot from Van Clief.
Snow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Clief pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Clief misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Van Clief has closed the distance and engaged Snow in a clinch.
Snow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Clief is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Clief is struggling to control the position.
Van Clief wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Van Clief wants to stall.
Van Clief is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snow wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Clief lands with a right to the head.
Come on Van Clief - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Clief is looking to break free of the clinch but Snow has double underhooks.
Van Clief can't break the clinch.
Snow tries to pull guard but Van Clief holds him up against the cage and eventually Snow drops back down to his feet.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Clief tries to circle away but Snow has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Snow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Clief avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Clief cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Snow can't get the takedown.
Snow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snow tries to work over Van Clief's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Clief looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Van Clief tries a knee to the head but Snow blocks it.
Snow wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Clief manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Snow jumps guard but Van Clief stands there with Snow around his waist. Snow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Clief has had enough of the clinch but Snow keeps him there for the moment.
Van Clief wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Van Clief missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Snow fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Van Clief escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Snow gets tackled into the cage by Van Clief. Van Clief maintains the clinch.
Snow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Clief is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.
Snow is looking for a takedown.
Van Clief tries to break free but Snow pushes him back against the cage.
Van Clief stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snow trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Van Clief showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Clief throws out the jab.
As Van Clief backs away, Snow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Clief throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Snow counters with a shoot takedown. Van Clief fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Van Clief kicks Snow off and gets to his feet.
Jay Van Clief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Clief paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Van Clief drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Snow sneaks out the side door and pushes Van Clief away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Van Clief moves into the clinch.
Van Clief wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Van Clief pushes him off.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Clief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow wants to clinch up but Van Clief keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Van Clief scores with a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow is looking to stand up but Van Clief isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow controlling Van Clief's posture. #T2#
Snow wants to stand and escape but Van Clief is having none of it.
Snow keeping full guard, as Van Clief tries to pass.
Van Clief postures up.
Van Clief trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Van Clief is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Clief circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Snow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snow has a closed guard, preventing Van Clief from standing up. #T3#
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Van Clief from controlling successfully.
Snow is trying to control the position but Van Clief postures up.
Snow wants to stand up but Van Clief is controlling him.
Snow wants to sweep here but Van Clief controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snow is pulling down on Van Clief's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Clief, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Clief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Van Clief bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snow wants to control but Van Clief postures up.
Van Clief misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Snow wants to control but Van Clief postures up.
Snow tries to bench press Van Clief off him but Van Clief keeps the position. #SU2#
Van Clief stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Van Clief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Clief has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Van Clief!
As Jay Van Clief got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you to my fans! I never stop training and evolving. I am here to prove I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Clief throws a right hand that Sutton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutton also avoids with ease.
Sutton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Clief looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Van Clief has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sutton counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Van Clief won't allow it.
Van Clief is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Clief trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Clief.
Van Clief is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Clief manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Clief can't break the clinch.
Van Clief tries to land a knee to the head but Sutton blocks with his arms.
Sutton dodges an elbow strike from Van Clief.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Clief works on Sutton's body with a couple of short punches.
Sutton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Clief's efforts to push away.
Van Clief looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Clief is looking to control Sutton's arms but Sutton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Clief has his back to the cage.
Sutton goes for a takedown attempt but Van Clief pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Sutton clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sutton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Clief can't fight it off and eventually Sutton manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Clief looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Clief is pulling down on Sutton's head to control his posture. #T2#
Sutton throws a big elbow that misses.
Sutton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sutton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sutton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sutton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sutton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Clief has momentary wrist control but Sutton slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutton is working Van Clief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Sutton throwing strikes but missing.
Sutton cracks Van Clief with a solid left hand.
Van Clief wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutton postures up in Van Clief's guard and throws a big left but Van Clief blocks it.
Sutton throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Clief utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Clief has momentary wrist control but Sutton slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Clief controls Sutton momentarily but Sutton frees himself.
Sutton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt.
Sutton shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Clief keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Van Clief. No joy for Sutton on that attempt. #TD#
Sutton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sutton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sutton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Sutton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Van Clief as Sutton shoots in.
Sutton moves forwards but Van Clief connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Clief defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sutton.
Van Clief is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Sutton instigates a clinch.
Van Clief has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.
Van Clief is trying to force a seperation but Sutton has the dominant position.
Sutton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Clief wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Clief is looking to break free of the clinch but Sutton has double underhooks.
We've been informed that Van Clief has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sutton has Van Clief pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Clief manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Clief is breathing heavily.
Van Clief wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Van Clief's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Clief is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sutton is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sutton as Van Clief tries to tie him up.
Sutton keeps control of Van Clief as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sutton can't get the takedown.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Van Clief won't allow it.
Van Clief is trying to break the clinch but Sutton has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Sutton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Clief uses from the top position. #SUB#
Sutton has his foot on Van Clief's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Clief works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sutton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Clief defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Van Clief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Clief has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Sutton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Van Clief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Clief has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Van Clief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Clief has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Sutton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Clief controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Van Clief keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt - Van Clief sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Van Clief closes the distance and clinches.
Van Clief pushes Sutton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton jumps guard but Van Clief turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Clief wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Sutton looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Clief pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Clief misses with a knee to the head.
Van Clief trying to control the position but instead, Sutton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Clief into the cage.
Sutton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Clief is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutton leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Van Clief showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Clief fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Clief misses with a head kick.
Sutton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Clief defends well and Sutton ends up having to push Van Clief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Van Clief gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Clief looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Clief is trying to break free.#BC#
Sutton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sutton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Clief defends well and Sutton ends up having to push Van Clief into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Clief looks for a takedown but Sutton sprawls well.
Sutton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Clief's waist but Van Clief gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sutton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Clief takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sutton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Sutton moves into range and clinches up with Van Clief.#BC#
Sutton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutton.
Van Clief lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sutton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutton shoots for a takedown but Van Clief saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Van Clief responds with a good body kick, but Sutton manages to step out the way in time.
Sutton tries for a takedown but Van Clief sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jay Van Clief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton blocks a head kick by Van Clief.
#T2#
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Van Clief has Sutton up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Clief can't break the clinch.
Van Clief is trying to break free.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Clief tries to circle away but Sutton has him pinned against the cage.
Sutton goes for a takedown attempt but Van Clief pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sutton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Clief sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddy Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Clief walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sutton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sutton tries to counter with a takedown but Van Clief is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Van Clief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Clief slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Van Clief rushes Sutton and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Clief wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sutton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Clief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Clief tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sutton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Clief uses from the top position. #T4#
Van Clief wants to pass the guard but Sutton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sutton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Clief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Clief throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Sutton is looking for a triangle but Van Clief pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Clief missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Van Clief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Clief has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Van Clief!
Jay Van Clief took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my fans! I never stop training and evolving. I am here to prove I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Clief shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pate sprawls well. Pate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Clief gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Clief closes the distance and clinches up with Pate, looking for a takedown. Van Clief pushes Pate against the cage but Pate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Clief has a takedown stuffed.
Bryce Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Van Clief.
Pate throws a nice looking combination but Van Clief bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pate misses with a left hand
and Van Clief counters with a three punch combo that has Pate backing up. Pate nods at Van Clief to acknowledge the strikes.
Pate lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Clief fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Van Clief moves into the clinch.
Pate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Clief walks away with a smile on his face. Pate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Pate throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Van Clief fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pate, pushing him back against the cage.
Pate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Clief just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pate is trying to pull guard but Van Clief turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Pate tightens his grip and picks Van Clief up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Clief manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Van Clief scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Van Clief tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pate defends well and Van Clief ends up having to push Pate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Clief goes for a double leg but Pate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pate continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Van Clief closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Clief lands a nice shot to the body.
Pate tries to stall but Van Clief uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pate tries to pull guard but Van Clief forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Clief looking to stall.
Pate trying to control the position but instead, Van Clief has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pate into the cage.#T2#
Van Clief tries to break the clinch but Pate is controlling the position.
Pate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Clief's efforts to push away.
Pate avoiding damage as Van Clief throws knees to the body.
Van Clief is pushing Pate up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Pate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Pate as Van Clief shoots in.
Van Clief shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pate defends it nicely.#T3#
Pate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Clief replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pate blocks it well.#CL2#
Van Clief takes the fight into the clinch.
Pate looking to slow down the pace here.
Pate tries to pull guard but Van Clief holds him up against the cage and eventually Pate drops back down to his feet.
Pate is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Clief gets an underhook and turns Pate into the cage.#TD#
Pate jumps guard.
Van Clief's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Pate working for a triangle but Van Clief defends it easily.
Van Clief must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pate wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Pate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Clief passes Pate's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Van Clief stands up and beckons Pate to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Van Clief shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pate's guard.#ES#
Pate has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Van Clief is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Clief wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Van Clief will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Van Clief, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pate throws a quick counter head kick but Van Clief was just out of range.#CL2#
Van Clief has managed to clinch.
Pate wants to stall.
Van Clief is looking to control Pate's arms but Pate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Clief has his back to the cage.
Pate jumps guard but Van Clief stands there with Pate around his waist. Pate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Clief - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Clief wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Clief is looking to break free of the clinch but Pate has double underhooks.
Van Clief being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Pate to work.
Pate gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Van Clief misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pate.
Van Clief's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Van Clief avoiding damage as Pate throws knees to the body.
Van Clief wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pate has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Van Clief's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Clief wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Clief to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Pate ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pate no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pate lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Pate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Clief is controlling him.
Van Clief trying to control but Pate is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Van Clief decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
A punch combination from Pate misses.
Van Clief changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pate misses with a double jab.
Pate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Clief.
Pate tries to clinch #TD2#
and Van Clief counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pate tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Van Clief manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Clief content just to control the position here. #T3#
Van Clief looking to finish with strikes here!
Van Clief misses with a head shot.
Pate throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Van Clief has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pate's body.
Van Clief is continuing to stall.#T4#
Pate covering up well and avoiding damage.
Van Clief thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Van Clief tries to get the hooks in deep but Pate pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Van Clief is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Van Clief gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Van Clief showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Clief tries a low kick but Pate avoids it.
Van Clief fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Clief stalks Pate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pate's face. Pate staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Pate is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bryce Pate has been cut.
Van Clief shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pate as he avoids it easily.
Oh Pate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Clief closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pate circles away.
Pate is looking to counter the offense by Van Clief and move into the clinch.
Bryce Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Van Clief.
Van Clief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Clief just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPate.
Pate checks a leg kick.
Pate throws a sloppy head kick and Van Clief moves out of range easily.
Van Clief is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pate leaves Van Clief with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Van Clief clinches with his opponent.
Pate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Clief avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Clief has had enough of the clinch but Pate keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Clief takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Clief tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pate defends well and Van Clief ends up having to push Pate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pate throws a head kick but Van Clief moves out of range.
#CL#
Pate moves into the clinch successfully.
Pate is trying to pull guard but Van Clief turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Clief is keeping busy.
Van Clief scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Van Clief tries to land a knee to the head but Pate blocks with his arms.
Van Clief looking to stall.
Pate is trying to stall.
#TD#
Pate decides to pull guard.
Van Clief trying to control but Pate is working from the bottom.
Van Clief wants to pass the guard but Pate is keeping the position.#T1#
Pate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Clief is one step ahead there.
Van Clief seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pate wants to stand up but Van Clief is controlling him.
Van Clief slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Clief tries to free his leg and advance position but Pate is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Pate is working an open guard so Van Clief takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Clief smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Clief scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Van Clief closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Clief throws an elbow that misses.
Van Clief wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pate has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Van Clief.
Pate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Clief misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Clief.#BC2#
Van Clief breaks the clinch.
Pate walks into a straight right hand from Van Clief.
Van Clief goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Clief throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Pate's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Van Clief dives in looking to finish as Pate flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Van Clief's strikes! Van Clief is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Pate's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Pate was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Van Clief!
Jay Van Clief took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to my fans! I never stop training and evolving. I am here to prove I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!'.
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