PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 6840 p4p, 447 weight class) and Michael Corvin (ranked 5346 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clay
vs
Corvin

195 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corvin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clay moves into range and clinches up with Corvin.
Corvin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Corvin is looking for a takedown.
Clay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Corvin has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corvin takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Michael Corvin has been cut.
Knees to the body from Clay.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay landing knees to the head.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Corvin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Corvin tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corvin.
Clay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corvin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clay prevents it.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but Corvin blocks with his arms.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clay.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Corvin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Corvin goes for a takedown attempt but Clay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Clay closes the distance and pushes Corvin back into the cage.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corvin's defenses.

Corvin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Corvin gets to his feet - Clay follows without any prompting.

Clay gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corvin takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Corvin won't want to take too many of those.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses with an elbow over the top.

Corvin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Clay kicks Corvin off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Corvin blocks it.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Corvin blocks it.
Corvin has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
Corvin goes for a takedown attempt but Clay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Clay moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corvin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Corvin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Clay instigates a clinch.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Corvin blocks it.
Clay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corvin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corvin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Clay.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
Clay with a knee to the head.
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!
Clay lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Corvin has clasped his hands together around Clay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clay is looking to get back to his feet here but Corvin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Clay's back.
Clay is trying to stand back up.

Clay manages to stand up with Corvin still on his back. Eventually Corvin drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

Clay forces Corvin back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay is pressed up against the cage. Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clay down to the mat. Clay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Clay clinches with his opponent.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corvin can do to turn this around?
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corvin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corvin.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corvin blocks it with crossed arms.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clay tries to clinch there but Corvin circles away.
Corvin unleashes a big counter combination but Clay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Clay forces Corvin back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Corvin is blocking nicely.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Corvin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Corvin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Clay clinches with his opponent.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corvin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Cassius Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corvin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Corvin won't want to take too many of those.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Corvin can't get the takedown.
Corvin takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corvin.
Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Corvin can't get the takedown.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Corvin in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corvin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but Corvin blocks with his arms.
Corvin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Clay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corvin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corvin's defenses.
Corvin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Corvin tries to score a body lock takedown but Clay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corvin tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Corvin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clay lands a knee to the body.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Corvin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clay prevents it.
Corvin is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay crunches a lovely knee into Corvin's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corvin is trying to drag Clay to the mat but Clay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.

Clay rushes Corvin and presses him up against the cage.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.

Clay closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Clay lands an elbow just above Corvin 's eye.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corvin's face.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Corvin wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corvin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corvin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Corvin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Corvin won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corvin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clay doesn't manage to clinch there - Corvin circles away.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corvin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corvin is looking for the big counter here.

Clay rushes Corvin and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Clay.
Corvin has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Corvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.

Corvin has clasped his hands together around Clay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clay tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Clay!