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Pulse 73 - Marx vs Joney
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1# McBarz throws a hook but Clausen blocks it. McBarz fails to land with a series of punches.
Clausen slips under a jab from McBarz. McBarz throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely. Clausen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBarz defends well and Clausen ends up having to push McBarz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McBarz connects with a body shot. A combination from McBarz does no damage. McBarz misses with a double jab.
McBarz cracks Clausen with a good jab. McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen. Clausen is looking for the big counter here. A combination from McBarz does no damage. A combination from McBarz does no damage. Clausen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. 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! McBarz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clausen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Clausen darts in and clinches McBarz up against the cage.#BC# McBarz breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2# Clausen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McBarz on his heels. He'll look to pass McBarz's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# McBarz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clausen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# McBarz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McBarz takes a swing at Clausen's ribcage but misses. McBarz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clausen back to the cage. McBarz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. McBarz throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McBarz misses the shot to the body. Clausen fails with a takedown attempt. Clausen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBarz. McBarz scores with a decent looking hook. McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range. McBarz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# McBarz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. McBarz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clausen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've been told by McBarz's head coaches at The Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Clausen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Clausen tries to clinch up. Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen unleashes a big counter combination but McBarz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McBarz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Bobby McBarz has been cut. McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease. McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from McBarz does no damage. Clausen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McBarz lands a nice shot that snaps Clausen's head back.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Clausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Clausen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Clausen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3# McBarz scores with a punch to the head. McBarz throws a body shot but no joy. Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McBarz connects with a crisp jab. McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Clausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McBarz is breathing heavily. McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from McBarz misses. McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
Clausen avoids the body shot from McBarz.
McBarz throws a big shot that misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clausen! But no joy.#TD2# Clausen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clausen trying to mount his opponent but McBarz defends it. #T4# Still in half guard, Clausen seems content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clausen is trying to control. McBarz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES# McBarz manages to escape and get back to his feet! Clausen misses with a two punch combination.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Clausen misses. McBarz misses the shot to the body. McBarz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clausen doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBarz cracks Clausen with a good jab. A combination from McBarz does no damage. McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease. A nice side step and Clausen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBarz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A shot to the body from McBarz misses and Clausen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McBarz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clausen can do to turn this around? McBarz scores to the head and body with a nice combination! McBarz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Clausen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Clausen breaks from the clinch.
McBarz sizes up Clausen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Clausen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clausen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McBarz jabs Clausen right on the nose. Clausen blinks but takes it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab by Clausen. Clausen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBarz's hands. Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Clausen tries to clinch up but McBarz circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range. Clausen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Clausen throws a series of punches but McBarz moves out of range. McBarz checks a leg kick nicely. Bobby McBarz is winning the standup battle so far. McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clausen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBarz. McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Clausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss. McBarz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clausen. Clausen lands with an overhand left. McBarz lands a two punch combo.
Bobby McBarz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McBarz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby McBarz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Clausen moves in looking to clinch but McBarz pushes him off. A punch combination from McBarz misses. Clausen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McBarz scores to the head and body with a nice combination! McBarz misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clausen! But no joy. Clausen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McBarz is fending him off so far but Clausen persists. Nope, McBarz circles away and we're back to standing. Clausen dodges the punch combination from McBarz.
Despite the aggression on Clausen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. McBarz leaves Clausen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
Clausen throws a counter combo. Clausen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McBarz misses with a wild body shot. Clausen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBarz as he jumps to the side. Bobby McBarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen.#T3# Clausen misses with a takedown attempt - McBarz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice shot lands for McBarz. McBarz lands with an overhand left. Clausen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Clausen instigates a clinch. #BC# McBarz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clausen tries to clinch up. McBarz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Clausen shoots for a takedown but McBarz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Clausen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4# McBarz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McBarz throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely. McBarz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McBarz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clausen on the side of the head. McBarz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clausen counters with a nice uppercut. Clausen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBarz avoids it really well and circles away. Clausen goes for a double leg but McBarz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBarz continues to drive forward. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBarz misses with a wild combination.
McBarz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As McBarz backs off Clausen throws a huge counter combo but McBarz manages to avoid it all. Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBarz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bobby McBarz's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# McBarz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clausen's hands. McBarz swings widly with a right hand
and Clausen counters with a series of strikes. McBarz will be more careful next time no doubt. McBarz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clausen counters with a two punch combo. McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clausen tries to clinch up. McBarz misses with a body shot.
Clausen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBarz's waist but McBarz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clausen off to one side. No luck for Clausen with that takedown attempt. McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBarz scores with a jab. Clausen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McBarz throws a combination that misses and Clausen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from McBarz misses the target. McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. McBarz scores with a jab to the head.
McBarz missing with a left hand there. Clausen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clausen is trying to counter with his kicks. McBarz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clausen momentarily.
Clausen slips a straight right by McBarz. A shot to the liver by McBarz. Beautiful body shot. McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Clausen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBarz avoids it really well and circles away. Bobby McBarz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. McBarz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Clausen. As Clausen looks to move away, McBarz throws a big counter combo but Clausen just gets out of the way. Clausen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from McBarz. Clausen does a little dance to reset his feet. McBarz misses with the combination.
Clausen moves into range and connects with a jab. A left lands for McBarz. McBarz with a body punch. A glancing blow. McBarz lands with a nice body punch. McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Clausen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Clausen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBarz circles away. McBarz is looking to counter punch. Clausen tries to close the distance and clinch but McBarz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McBarz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBarz cracks a nice hook into Clausen's ribs. Bobby McBarz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McBarz stalks Clausen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clausen's face. Clausen staggers backwards, shaken. Clausen shoots in for a takedown but McBarz shows good takedown defense. McBarz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease. Clausen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBarz. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Clausen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McBarz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# McBarz connects with a looping right hand.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
Clausen tries to counter with a clinch but McBarz shakes him off and moves away. Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clausen shoots in but no luck this time. Clausen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
McBarz scores with a jab to the body. Clausen moves forwards but McBarz connects with a nice, crisp jab. A left and a right from McBarz both land. Nice combination. McBarz swats away the attempt to clinch by Clausen. Ricky Clausen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clausen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBarz circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby McBarz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBarz, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby McBarz! Bobby McBarz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Pulse 66 - Devon vs Boyfriend
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Murakami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Clausen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Murakami's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Murakami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murakami leaning against his opponent.
Murakami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clausen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murakami manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murakami trying to stall but Clausen improves his position.
#T1##BC# Murakami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Murakami stuffs the takedown attempt from Clausen. Clausen gets slowly back to his feet. Murakami is looking to counter with head kicks. Murakami scores with a kick to the midsection. Clausen throws a right and a left that Murakami avoids nicely. Murakami throwing a counter right hand but Clausen manages to avoid it. Murakami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clausen.#T2# Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clausen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clausen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD# Murakami 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. Clausen wants to stand up but Murakami is controlling him. #SUB# Murakami drops back looking for a leg! Clausen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clausen manages to kick Murakami off! Murakami jumps back into Clausen's guard. Clausen keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully. Clausen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murakami is controlling him. #T3##ES2# Clausen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clausen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Clausen unleashes a big counter combination but Murakami bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Murakami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murakami wants it to stay on the feet. Shin Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss. Clausen shoots in for a takedown but Murakami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Clausen looks winded! Murakami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clausen. Murakami is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Clausen throws out a counter right but Murakami avoids it with no problem.#T4# Murakami throws a head kick that misses and Clausen counters with a flying knee. Nice. Clausen keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from Murakami. Murakami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Murakami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murakami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Murakami gets caught flat footed, as Clausen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Clausen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Murakami misses with a head kick.
Murakami is looking to clinch. Murakami darts in looking for a takedown but Clausen gets double underhooks and turns Murakami into the cage. A nice combination there by Clausen.
Murakami doesn't manage to clinch there - Clausen circles away.
#CL2# Clausen moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Murakami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Clausen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murakami but Murakami pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1# Clausen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murakami sprawls well. Murakami wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clausen gets slowly back to his feet. Clausen shoots for a takedown but Murakami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Shin Murakami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. Clausen is breathing heavily.#TD2# Clausen drives through with a takedown into Murakami's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Murakami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clausen's guard. #REVR# Murakami trying to control but Clausen is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Murakami won't allow Clausen to get back to his feet. #T2##ES2# Clausen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murakami has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Clausen. #BC# Murakami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clausen swats away the attempt to clinch by Murakami. This has been an exciting period of action! No luck with that takedown attempt from Murakami. #T3# Murakami swinging wildly here.
Clausen tries to counter by closing the distance. Murakami misses with a straight right. Murakami doesn't manage to clinch there - Clausen circles away.
Despite the aggression on Clausen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Murakami misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Murakami. No joy for Clausen on that attempt. #TD# Murakami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Clausen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##ES2# Clausen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Murakami presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2# Clausen breaks from the clinch.
Murakami checks a low kick from Clausen. Ricky Clausen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Clausen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murakami as he jumps to the side. Clausen avoids the head kick by Murakami.
Clausen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Clausen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Murakami swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Clausen 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! This is the final round! #R3# Clausen misses the shot to the body. Murakami stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murakami wants it to stay on the feet. Clausen shoots for a double leg takedown but Murakami sprawls well. He's pushed Clausen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Murakami changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Murakami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clausen, pushing him back against the cage. Murakami keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clausen's efforts to push away. Clausen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Murakami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Clausen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murakami circles away quickly and effectively. Clausen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Murakami tries to clinch but Clausen moves out of range. Murakami tries to clinch there but Clausen circles away.
#CL2# Clausen takes the fight into the clinch. Clausen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Murakami trying to control the position but instead, Clausen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murakami into the cage. Murakami missing with knees to the body.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Murakami looking to slow down the pace here. Murakami is stalling here.
#TD2# Clausen gets control of Murakami's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clausen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Murakami is looking to work some ground and pound but Clausen has wrist control. Murakami stops Clausen from standing up. #T3# Murakami wants to control from the top but Clausen keeps moving. #ES2# Clausen pushes Murakami off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clausen throws a body punch but Murakami moves out of range. Murakami throws a counter high kick but Clausen was just alert enough to avoid it. Clausen throws a right and a left that Murakami avoids nicely. Murakami tries to clinch there but Clausen circles away.
Murakami tries to clinch there but Clausen circles away.
Clausen connects with a body shot. Murakami turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Murakami misses the shot to the body. Clausen fails to land with a series of punches.
Murakami is looking to counter the offense by Clausen and move into the clinch. Murakami misses with a series of wild punches.
Murakami tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Clausen counter with a right hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clausen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky Clausen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Clausen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Clausen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Deezy. Clausen does a little dance to reset his feet. Clausen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Clausen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Clausen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clausen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. King Deezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Deezy. Those never looked like landing. Deezy misses with a head kick.
Deezy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen. Sloppy strikes from Deezy. Those never looked like landing. Deezy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deezy scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Clausen drives through with a takedown into Deezy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. This has been an exciting period of action! Deezy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Deezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Deezy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SU2# Clausen stands and steps away. Deezy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Deezy works over Clausen's head and body with a nice combination. Deezy throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range. #TD2# Clausen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deezy's guard.#SUB# Deezy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clausen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clausen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Clausen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Clausen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Clausen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2# Clausen gets to his feet - Deezy follows without any prompting. Deezy misses with the combination.
#TD2# Clausen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Clausen working the head and body with strikes. #T3# Clausen controlling the action here. Let's hope that Clausen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Clausen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A jab from Deezy does it's job there. Deezy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clausen. Deezy lands a jab-cross combination. Deezy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clausens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Deezy takes a swing at Clausen's ribcage but misses. Deezy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Deezy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Deezy throws a sloppy head kick and Clausen moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Clausen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Clausen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deezy as he jumps to the side. Clausen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deezy.
Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deezy misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Clausen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deezy's guard. Clausen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Clausen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Deezy dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Some wild striking there from Deezy.
Deezy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Deezy misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clausen or perhaps it was just good defense by Deezy, which made it look bad. Horrible takedown attempt by Clausen or perhaps it was just good defense by Deezy, which made it look bad. Deezy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clausen's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clausen dodges the punch combination from Deezy.
Deezy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Deezy misses with a double jab.
#T1# A right-left combo lands from Deezy. Deezy misses with a body shot.
Clausen tries for a takedown but Deezy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. King Deezy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. Deezy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausen is just out of range. Deezy misses with the combination.
King Deezy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Deezy misses with a combination
#TD2# and Clausen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Clausen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Deezy is trying to keep Clausen in close.
#SU2# Clausen gets to his feet - Deezy follows without any prompting. #T2# Clausen shoots in but Deezy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Deezy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clausen was well out of range. Poor timing from Deezy. Deezy misses with a double jab.
Clausen unleashes a big counter combination but Deezy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A head kick misses from Deezy. Clausen throws out a counter right but Deezy avoids it with no problem. No joy there for Deezy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clausen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clausen throws a nice looking combination but Deezy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Deezy. A head kick misses from Deezy. Deezy throws a solid leg kick but Clausen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deezy. Deezy tries to bum rush Clausen with a series of wild strikes but Clausen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Deezy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Clausen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Clausen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3# Clausen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deezy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deezy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clausen circles away quickly and effectively. Deezy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Deezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clausen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deezy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deezy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Deezy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deezy avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Deezy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Deezy throws a series of punches but Clausen moves out of range. Clausen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deezy circles away.#CL2# Clausen gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clausen can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Clausen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Deezy. Clausen shoots in looking for a takedown. Deezy tries to sprawl out of it but Clausen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deezy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Deezy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clausen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deezy swivels and escapes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Deezy dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Deezy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deezy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clausen can do to turn this around? Clausen shoots in but Deezy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Clausen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deezy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Clausen. King Deezy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. Clausen misses with the combination.
Deezy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deezy throws a body punch but Clausen moves out of range. Deezy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Deezy throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely. Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Deezy.
Clausen tries a quick counter leg kick but Deezy is wise to it. Deezy wants to land a leg kick but Clausen is out of range. #T1# Deezy misses with a two punch combination.
Deezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2# Clausen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deezy's guard.#SU2# Clausen stands up and waves to Deezy to follow him. Deezy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Clausen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Deezy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Despite the aggression on Clausen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2# Clausen gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Deezy looking for submissions off his back. Clausen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Clausen lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Deezy looking for submissions off his back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Deezy wants to get back to full guard. Clausen controlling the pace. Clausen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Deezy regains full guard. Nicely done. Clausen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Clausen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Deezy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clausen defends it easily. Clausen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Clausen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deezy's head. Clausen's corner is telling him to maintain position. Clausen with a nice head shot there. Clausen works over Deezy with some ground and pound from guard. Clausen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Deezy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clausen is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB# Deezy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clausen defends well.#SU2# Clausen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deezy, up you get! Deezy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Clausen takes the fight into the clinch. Clausen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deezy walks away with a smile on his face. Clausen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Deezy stuffs the takedown. Deezy throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Clausen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ricky Clausen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! King Deezy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Clausen lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ricky Clausen. I think Deezy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Deezy!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches. Ragnarsson avoiding damage as Clausen throws knees to the body.
Clausen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2# Clausen pulls Ragnarsson into guard.
#SUB2# Ragnarsson is sitting in close to Clausen's body. Clausen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ragnarsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ragnarsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Clausen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Clausen! Bjorn Ragnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Valhalla awaits me'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1# TupperII looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well. Clausen moves to clinch but TupperII breaks away and TupperII counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2# Clausen moves into the clinch.#TD# TupperII has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clausen regains guard immediately. #SUB2# Clausen working for a triangle but TupperII defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells TupperII's corner. There ya go! There ya go! TupperII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. TupperII wants to stand and escape but instead Clausen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2# Clausen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# TupperII closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clausen quickly recovers to half guard.#T1# TupperII wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clausen keeps working. #SUB# TupperII seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# TupperII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clausen defends it well. TupperII prevents Clausen from improving his position.#SUB# Clausen is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
#SUB# TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clausen has managed to free his arm - good work. TupperII trying to pass the guard but Clausen defending well. #T2##SUB# TupperII is working for a kimura but Clausen is defending it quite comfortably.
Clausen wants to control but TupperII is keeping busy.
Clausen wants to get back to his feet. TupperII looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# TupperII is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Clausen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby TupperII! Bobby TupperII gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Clausen with a poor takedown and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut. Lawler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ricky Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clausen moves in looking to clinch but Lawler pushes him off. Lawler misses with a wild body shot. Clausen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A nice leg kick lands there from Lawler. Lawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lawler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clausen fails with a takedown attempt. Lawler scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawler thows a left - swing and a miss! Clausen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawler sprawls well. He's pushed Clausen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Robbie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. A good leg kick by Lawler. #T1# Lawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clausen. Lawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawler. Clausen shrugs it off though. Lawler throws a head kick that misses. Lawler missing with a left hand there. Clausen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A jab from Clausen does it's job there. Lawler throws a right and a left that Clausen avoids nicely. Robbie Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler connects with a single shot there.#T2# Lawler misses the jab. Clausen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Clausen shoots in for a takedown but Lawler shows good takedown defense. Clausen throws a head kick that misses. Lawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lawler misses with a wild combination.
Lawler lands with a nice body kick. Clausen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
Clausen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawler as he jumps to the side. #T3##TD2# Clausen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawler's guard. Lawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clausen. Lawler pulls Clausen in close to prevent any damage. Clausen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Clausen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lawler pulls Clausen in close to his closed guard and prevents Clausen from doing any damage or advancing position. Clausen stopping the sweep attempt from Lawler.#T4# Clausen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lawler's guard. Lawler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Clausen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lawler wants to sweep here but Clausen controlling him for the moment. Lawler pulls Clausen in close to his closed guard and prevents Clausen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Clausen moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Clausen tries for a takedown but Lawler circles away easily and Lawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lawler stuffs the takedown attempt from Clausen. Clausen gets slowly back to his feet. Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clausen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler. Clausen throws a counter combo. Lawler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Lawler. No joy for Clausen on that attempt. Lawler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Robbie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. Lawler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robbie Lawler is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawler scores with a spinning back kick! Lawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Lawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Clausen is looking to clinch. It looked like Lawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Lawler gets caught flat footed, as Clausen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lawler controlling the position. Clausen lands a couple of digs. Clausen with a nice head shot there. Clausen trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lawler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Clausen is looking to stand up but Lawler won't let him. #T2# Lawler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clausen's guard. #REVR# Clausen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawler is looking to pass into half guard but Clausen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clausen is in guard.#REVB# Lawler pulls Clausen in to control the position. Lawler can't keep his opponent in guard - Clausen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Clausen prevents Lawler from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lawler is refusing to be controlled, as Clausen sits in half guard. #T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clausen connects with a nice short shot to Lawler's temple. Lawler is looking to get back to full guard here but Clausen has managed to pass to side control instead. Clausen trying to control the action but Lawler is working from the bottom. Lawler gets back to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Clausen seems to be working for a kimura but Lawler defends the submission attempt. Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clausen can do to turn this around? Lawler is holding on to half guard well.#T4# Lawler is looking for a sweep. Clausen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lawler is working hard here to advance position. Clausen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clausen is thwarting Lawler's attempts to control the position. Clausen wants to free his trapped foot but Lawler is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Lawler will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Clausen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawler sprawls well. Lawler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clausen gets slowly back to his feet. Clausen defending well as Lawler loads up on a big left hand. Clausen tries to counter by closing the distance. Clausen needs to keep his hands up - Lawler had a free shot at his head there. Clausen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clausen. Lawler lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clausen shoots in and drives through. Lawler sprawls well. Clausen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clausen's sensitive parts. Clausen slips under a jab from Lawler. And Clausen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lawler pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Clausen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawler as he avoids it easily. Robbie Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clausen. Clausen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Clausen's head. Clausen shoots and misses and Lawler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Clausen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away. It looked like Lawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Clausen lands with a nice body kick. Lawler leaves Clausen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Clausen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lawler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clausen. Clausen closes the distance but Lawler moves to the side and Clausen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clausen shoots in and drives through. Lawler sprawls well. Lawler thinks about countering with a head kick. Lawler cracks the inside of Clausen's front leg. Lawler misses with a hook. Clausen ducked under it nicely. Clausen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausen is just out of range. A head kick misses from Clausen. #T3# Clausen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
Clausen checks the leg kick. Clausen only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lawler lands with a nice body punch. Clausen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawler manages to avoid it. Clausen shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily. Clausen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lawler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clausen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawler tries to avoid it but Clausen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawler to the ground. Lawler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Clausen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Clausen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Clausen tries for a takedown but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clausen.
Lawler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lawler loads up on a big right hand but Clausen slips the punch. Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss. Jab, jab by Lawler - just one landing. Robbie Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lawler scores with a leg kick.
Clausen misses with a kick to the body.
Clausen tries to clinch but Lawler moves away and Lawler counters with a right hand to the body. Ricky Clausen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lawler lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Robbie Lawler showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawler, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lawler! Robbie Lawler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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