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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frito Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Elevation. Ethan Clayton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frito Laya's chin.
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189 cm
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Clayton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frito Laya! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clayton connects with a jab. Laya tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Clayton. No joy for Laya on that attempt. Laya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Clayton really is a fat lump. Laya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laya, pushing him back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Laya jumps guard but Clayton stands there with Laya around his waist. Laya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Clayton decides to pull guard. Clayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Clayton can't keep his opponent in guard - Laya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Laya trying to control from half guard but Clayton is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clayton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laya. Clayton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Laya tries to stand but Clayton is controlling from the bottom. Laya stands up from Clayton's guard - Laya perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Clayton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Laya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clayton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laya somewhat. Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Laya. Laya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clayton's waist but Clayton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laya off to one side. Clayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton misses with a straight left. Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely. Clayton looks to land a combination but Laya avoids it well. Laya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clayton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laya shoots in but Clayton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Laya looks gassed! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laya.
Laya wants to clinch and Clayton counters with a series of strikes. Laya will be more careful next time no doubt. Laya slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
Laya doesn't succeed with the takedown and Clayton counters with a nice uppercut. Laya swings for the body but Clayton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Clayton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clayton. Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely. A combination from Clayton does no damage. Clayton misses with a combination
and Laya counters with a shoot takedown. Clayton fights it but they end up in guard. Clayton wants to sweep but no luck. Laya throwing strikes from guard but Clayton blocks nicely. Laya sitting in guard here, content to control. Laya trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom. 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 Ethan Clayton will probably get the nod. That's time! Clayton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clayton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clayton. Clayton stalks Laya and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laya's face. Laya staggers backwards, shaken. Laya clinches but Clayton breaks the clinch and Clayton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Clayton is trying to break the clinch but Laya has him pressed against the cage. Clayton prevents the takedown attempt.
Laya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laya throws a sloppy head kick and Clayton moves out of range easily. Clayton throws a series of strikes that have Laya backpedaling.
Laya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Clayton counters with a nice uppercut. Laya is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laya closes the distance but Clayton moves to the side and Clayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Clayton misses with a double jab
and Laya counters with a solid body kick. Laya shoots and misses and Clayton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Laya! Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Laya. BOOM! Clayton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clayton raining down shots from the mount!
Laya is rocked! Laya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Laya is still in real trouble! Can Clayton finish him? Clayton trying to control but Laya is having none of it. Laya seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clayton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Laya shoots and misses and Laya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely. Clayton misses with a wild combination.
Clayton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Clayton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laya makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Clayton really felt that one! Clayton looks to land a combination but Laya avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clayton lands a two punch combo.
Ethan Clayton is winning the standup battle so far. Clayton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clayton looks to land a combination but Laya avoids it well. Laya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Clayton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Laya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Clayton scores with a three punch combo!
Laya clinches but Clayton breaks the clinch and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Clayton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clayton. Some wild striking there from Clayton.
Laya has his takedown stuffed and Clayton counters with a left and a right that stings Laya. Clayton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Clayton managing to block the knees to the body from Laya.
Laya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clayton smiles and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Clayton scores to the head and body with a nice combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Clayton dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clayton throws a combination that misses and Laya counters with a low kick, right behind Clayton 's knee. Clayton throws a series of punches but Laya moves out of range. Laya slips a jab and a cross from Clayton.
Laya throws the kick towards the body but Clayton avoids it. Laya misses with a combination
and Clayton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ethan Clayton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clayton misses with the combination.
Clayton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laya throws out the jab. Clayton gets a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Clayton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clayton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Laya tries to close the distance and clinch but Clayton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Laya with a lazy takedown attempt and Clayton counters with a two punch combo. Clayton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laya counters with a solid body kick. Laya darts in trying to clinch and Clayton counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fight stays on the outside here - Clayton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Laya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laya wants to clinch but Clayton slips to the side and Clayton counters with a three punch combo that has Laya backing up. Laya nods at Clayton to acknowledge the strikes. Jab from Clayton. Clayton throws a right hand that Laya ducks under and follows up with a left that Laya also avoids with ease. Clayton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Clayton throws a right and a left that Laya avoids nicely. Laya with a lazy takedown attempt and Laya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ethan Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Laya. Clayton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laya counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laya tries to stand but Clayton is controlling from the bottom. Clayton pulls Laya in close to prevent any damage. Clayton wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clayton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laya is controlling him. Clayton is wriggling around but Laya manages to pass to half guard.
Clayton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Laya decides to return to a standing position. Laya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laya. Laya tries to clinch and Clayton counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ethan Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Laya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clayton. Laya wants to sweep but no luck. Laya trying to strike off his back.
Ethan Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Laya is looking to sinch up a triangle. Clayton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laya's body to avoid the submission. Laya has instead reached around Clayton's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laya arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frito Laya!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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