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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone has chosen Direct Hit!/Mixtapes - Werewolf Shame as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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213 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French tries to sprawl but Corleone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
French is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Corleone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
French with the active half guard here but Corleone passes nicely into side control.
Corleone trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.
French is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corleone is just riding it out for now. French eventually gives up the hold.
French seems to be working for a kimura but Corleone defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French seems to be working for a kimura but Corleone defends the submission attempt.
Corleone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
French is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corleone gets full guard.
Corleone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corleone is on top in guard.
French looking for a guillotine here but Corleone defends easily.
Corleone wants to control from the top but French keeps moving.
Corleone is pushing down on French's leg trying to pass to half guard. French is fighting to maintain full guard but Corleone has managed to sneak the leg through.
French looking for subs from the bottom but Corleone mounts him!
Corleone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Corleone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
French bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Corleone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. French manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French is looking for a triangle but Corleone pushes his legs off easily.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
French is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corleone is aware though and is defending well.
Corleone postures up in French's guard and throws a big left but French blocks it.
Corleone is in close to French's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but French is keeping the position.
Corleone got a little sloppy there for a moment and French has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corleone has managed to get both his arms back between French's legs - danger averted.
French had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corleone defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone wants to control from the top but French keeps moving.
Corleone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
French looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corleone wants to control from the top but French keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
French working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corleone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corleone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corleone lands a couple of digs.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
French has his foot on Corleone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corleone works his way back into a safe position though.
Corleone works over French with some ground and pound from guard.
French working for a triangle but Corleone defends it easily.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
French keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corleone scores with a leg kick.
French takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corleone misses with a hook
and French counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Corleone!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Corleone turns into him and now he's in French's guard.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard.
French throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corleone escapes and throws French's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Corleone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corleone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corleone lands a nice forearm strike.
French is looking for a sweep.
Corleone lands a nice forearm strike.
Corleone in side control lands a decent elbow.
French takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
French tries to buck Corleone off but Corleone is having none of it.
Corleone happy to just control the position for now.
French taking punishment in the form of punches.
Corleone lands a decent elbow from side control.
French is looking to regain half guard here but Corleone keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
French is not content to let Corleone control the position.
Corleone landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corleone looks up at the clock and then as French takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Corleone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
French tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corleone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corleone is putting a hurting on French here, landing some big shots from side control.
French is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Corleone off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Corleone right now.
French seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Corleone's chin but Corleone turns very nicely into French's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Corleone.
Corleone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
French working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corleone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corleone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corleone forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone slips a nice elbow through French's hands, connecting with French's forehead.
French on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corleone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
French wants to get back to full guard.
Corleone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corleone working the head and body with strikes.
French is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Rich Corleone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corleone lands strikes from half guard.
Corleone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Corleone in particular looking to stall.
French wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone is looking for a kimura but French is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corleone to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
French looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corleone is looking to take a break and control but French is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
French on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
French is looking to improve his position.
French looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
French looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Corleone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
Corleone pivots, looking for a leg kick but French is out of range and Corleone settles back down.
A left and a right from Corleone both land. Nice combination.
French misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
French doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corleone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
French displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corleone throws out the jab.
French shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between French's hands.
Corleone gets a takedown into half guard.
French won't allow Corleone to pass to mount.
Corleone wants to work for an arm triangle but French is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corleone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Corleone prevents French from improving his position.
Corleone is pressing down on French's thigh, looking to free his foot. French is holding on for now.
French wants to improve his position but Corleone is controlling well.
Corleone works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corleone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Corleone trying to control but French is having none of it.
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!
French can't escape the position.
Corleone wants to control the pace but French is squirming around nicely.
French taking shots to the head.
French is trying to escape the mount.
Corleone landing strikes from the mount and French is in trouble!
French regains half guard.
French actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Corleone dominating with strikes here.
Corleone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Corleone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
French is bucking up trying to escape but Corleone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
French is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone looking to finish French with some ground and pound. This is bad for French!
Oh French is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corleone unloads with some vicious shots from mount and French wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Corleone celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Corleone!
Rich Corleone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Burning Fist Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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