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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Votava has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Stanislav Votava will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Votava as Clifton shoots in.
Votava gets caught napping as Clifton dives in and scores a takedown. Votava manages to retain guard.
Clifton content to stall in guard here.
Votava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clifton content to stall in guard here.
Clifton won't allow Votava to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton preventing the sweep.
Clifton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Votava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Votava is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clifton prevents Votava from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clifton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Votava swivels and escapes.
Votava shoots in and drives through. Clifton sprawls well.
Clifton looks for a takedown but Votava sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clifton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Votava is trying to defend but Clifton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clifton controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Votava reverses the position - he's now on top in Clifton's guard.
Clifton has a closed guard, preventing Votava from standing up.
Clifton trying to control the position.
Clifton is working an open guard so Votava takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Votava.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Votava circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Votava lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Votava throws out a leg kick but Clifton moves out of range and Votava only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton walks into a straight right hand from Votava.
Votava misses the shot to the body.
Clifton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clifton lands in his opponent's guard.
Votava wants to stand but Clifton is controlling the position.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Votava is retaining full guard.
Votava wants to sweep but no luck.
Votava kicks Clifton off and gets to his feet.
Votava doesn't manage to clinch there - Clifton circles away.
Clifton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Votava stuffs the takedown.
Votava gets caught napping as Clifton dives in and scores a takedown. Votava manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clifton is controlling him.
Clifton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Votava working a defensive guard here.
Clifton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton is pressing down on Votava's thigh, looking to free his foot. Votava is holding on for now.
Clifton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislav Votava will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Votava connects with a body shot.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Votava as he jumps to the side.
Votava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clifton at a distance.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Votava pinned against the cage. Votava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Votava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clifton manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Votava misses.
Votava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Votava lands with an uppercut that bounces Clifton off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Votava takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
Votava misses with a wild body shot.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clifton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton taking a breather here.
Craig Clifton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clifton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clifton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Votava's shoulder. That is not cool.
Votava is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clifton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Votava wants to control but Clifton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clifton tries for a kimura but Votava is defending well.
Clifton controls the position.
Votava is looking to reverse the position.
Clifton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Votava!
Votava wants to try and get back to his feet.
Votava prevents Clifton from taking his back.
Clifton wants to finish this one by submission but Votava is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clifton.
Clifton looking to control but Votava is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Votava wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Votava is surviving well by controlling Clifton's body position as best he can.
Votava tries to buck Clifton off but he can't manage it.
Votava tries to hold on but Clifton postures up.
Votava has given up his back. Will we see Clifton going for some submissions?
Clifton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clifton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Votava has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Votava defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Votava trying to get back to his feet but Clifton is in full control for now.
Clifton throwing sloppy strikes.
Clifton has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Votava is in real trouble here. Clifton gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Votava is tapping out! Clifton wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Clifton!
Craig Clifton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey Mickey where's my contract renewel at? '.
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hype
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