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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Clay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meller but Meller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meller throws a solid leg kick but Clay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meller.
Clay checks a leg kick.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Meller clinches up with Clay and pushes him back against the cage.
Meller has Clay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Meller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clay to the ground. Meller is now in Clay's guard.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Clay is pulling down on Meller's head. It's preventing any offense from Meller, at least for the moment.
Meller wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Meller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Clay has an active guard here but Meller has managed to pass into half guard.
Meller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clay wants to improve his position but Meller is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meller trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
Meller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Meller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meller works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay seems a little lost for a moment, as Meller dominates the positioning.#T3#
Clay trying his best to control but Meller has mounted him.
Meller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Meller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Meller has hold of Clay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Clay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Meller working Clay over with strikes here.
Meller tries to control but Clay wriggling away.
Meller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay is working to get back to half guard.
Meller punching from mount but Clay doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Meller controlling from the full mount.
Meller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Meller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clay is desperately trying to improve his position but Meller has a good base and remains in mount.
Meller wants to control but Clay has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Clay is staying active underneath Meller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Meller manages to pass to mount!
Meller content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Meller dominated that round.
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#
Clay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meller defends well and Clay ends up having to push Meller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Meller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Meller has managed to clinch.
Meller wants to break free but Clay has control.
Clay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clay avoiding damage as Meller throws knees to the body.
Clay is trying to maintain a safe position but Meller gets an underhook and turns Clay into the cage.#BC2#
Meller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Meller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clay sprawls well initially but Meller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Clay is concentrating on defense, preventing Meller from advancing position.
David Meller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Meller controlling the action here.
Clay tries to roll over but Meller keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Meller seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.
Meller trying to control the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meller seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meller is working away from the top position though.
Clay wants to control the action here but instead Meller manages to pass to full mount!
Meller controlling his opponent.
Clay trying desperately to get to his feet.
Meller controlling from the full mount.
Clay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Meller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meller unloading with bombs!
Meller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clay wants to hold on but Meller pushes him away.
Clay is desperately trying to improve his position but Meller has a good base and remains in mount.
Meller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Meller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Clay to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Clay shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Meller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clay manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Clay is looking to reverse the position.
Clay is not content to let Meller control the position.
Clay is trying to get back to half guard.
Meller tries to score with some ground and pound. Clay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Meller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meller misses with a hook.
David Meller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meller looks to land a body kick but Clay moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Meller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Meller manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clay on his heels. He'll look to pass Clay's guard now, I'm sure.
Meller trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is trying to keep Meller in close.
#SU2#
Meller gets to his feet. Clay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Meller drives through and clinches with Clay against the cage.
Meller is trying to pull guard but Clay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meller working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meller jumps guard but Clay stands there with Meller around his waist. Meller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Meller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clay to keep the fight standing.
Leonardo Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meller.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clay tries to break free but Meller pushes him back against the cage.
Meller is trying to pull guard but Clay has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Meller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Meller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clay stops Meller from standing up.
Meller working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Meller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Meller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Meller has passed into half guard!
Clay tries to roll over but Meller keeps him under control.
Well, if Meller 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.
#T3#
Clay gets back to full guard.
Clay looking to control but Meller passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meller lands a nice short elbow.
Meller wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Meller decides to return to a standing position.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Clay tries to sprawl but Meller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Meller trying to control the pace. #T4#
Meller is continuing to stall.
Clay works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Meller stands up from Clay's guard - Meller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Meller doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meller is looking to clinch.
Clay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meller misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Meller drives through with a takedown into Clay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Meller manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Meller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lea closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lea wants to pass to mount but Clay is defending the position.
Lea tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clay.
Lea should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clay is trying to stand back up but Lea is controlling him
#SUB2#
Lea wants to work for an arm triangle but Clay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like Lea is going to stand back up.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Lea not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Clay is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lea has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lea pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Clay is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Lea!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bresnar as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bresnar content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bresnar is controlling the pace.
Clay wants to control but Bresnar is keeping busy.
Clay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bresnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Bresnar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clay to get to his feet. #TD2#
Clay gets caught napping as Bresnar dives in and scores a takedown. Clay manages to retain guard.
Bresnar preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Bresnar stands up from Clay's guard - Bresnar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Bresnar moves into the clinch.#T3#
Bresnar jumps guard but Clay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bresnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bresnar circles away.#TD2#
Clay gets caught flat footed, as Bresnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clay wants to sweep here but Bresnar controlling him for the moment.
Bresnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clay is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up. #T4#
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Bresnar controlling from the top position.
Clay looking to control.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bresnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Bresnar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bresnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bresnar gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Clay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay is being controlled here.
Clay is trying to improve his position.
Clay can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay tries to buck Bresnar off but Bresnar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bresnar is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Bresnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bresnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Bresnar stalls from top position.
The adventures of Bresnar the control monster continue. Boring.
Bresnar working away.
A lull in the action here.
Clay wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bresnar controls the position.
Bresnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bresnar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
You can see the frustration on Clay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bresnar controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Bresnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Clay is looking to regain half guard here but Bresnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Clay seems a little lost for a moment, as Bresnar dominates the positioning.
Bresnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Bresnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clay to his feet. #TD2#
Bresnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Clay is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clay wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Bresnar seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Clay is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Lock Bresnar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Todd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cory Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Clay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clay is in Todd's guard.#SU#
Clay stands up and waves to Todd to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Todd shoots in.
Clay is looking for a counter combo.
Todd looks winded!
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Clay has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leonardo Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Todd.#T1#
Todd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Todd persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.
Todd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Clay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Todd wants to control but Clay is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU#
Clay stands up from half guard.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Clay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clay. #BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD#
Clay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Clay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Clay 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.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Clay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Todd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Todd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clay working the ground and pound.#SU#
Clay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Todd tries to clinch but Clay moves away
and Clay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Todd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Todd is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clay.#T1##TD#
Clay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Todd is looking to get back to is feet but Clay passes into side control.
#SU#
Clay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Clay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Clay gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it. #T3#
Todd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Clay stands up and beckons Todd to his feet.
Clay has a takedown stuffed.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Todd as he jumps to the side.
Todd tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Todd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Todd wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Todd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Todd leaves Clay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Todd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Todd quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Clay has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Clay decides to pull guard.
Todd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clay's head.#SUB#
Todd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Todd has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Todd wants to stand but Clay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Clay stands and steps away. Todd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clay swivels and escapes.
Todd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Clay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todd doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Clay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clay.
Todd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonardo Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Todd.
Clay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Clay ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Todd leaves Clay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Todd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
#SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Todd defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Clay stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Todd to get to his feet. #TD#
Clay dives in and scores a takedown into Todd's guard.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay postures up and lands a big shot to Todd's brow.
Cory Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Clay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Hart scores with a nice body kick.
Clay finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Hart's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Clay falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). True Hart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Benson.
Clay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benson.#TD#
Clay drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clay prevents Benson from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Clay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Benson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benson drives through and clinches with Clay against the cage.
Clay can't get the takedown.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Benson is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson has Clay pressed against the cage.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benson prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Benson.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Clay drives through with a takedown into Benson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Clay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Benson.
Clay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benson sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson lands with a light punch inside.
Benson gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Benson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Benson clinches up with Clay and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson lands an elbow inside that Clay shrugs off.
Benson is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Benson.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Benson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Benson.
Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Benson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Clay tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
Benson gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Benson 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#
Benson throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
Clay feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.#BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay fails with the takedown.#T1#
Benson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Leonardo Clay has been cut.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
Benson cracks Clay with a nice body shot.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clays head.
Clay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay fails with the takedown.
Benson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Benson rushes Clay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Benson.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clay or not.
James Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benson is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benson is keeping busy.
Benson has Clay pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Benson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Clay sprawling to the canvas. Benson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Clay hang on? #ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
Benson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clay.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson prevents Clay from standing back up.
#T3#
Clay is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Benson stands up and beckons Clay to join him on the feet.
Benson dances in with a quick combination. Clay is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Benson snaps Clay's head back. Clay stumbles backwards against the cage. Benson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Clay's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Clay just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Showholm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Showholm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Showholm wants to counter the offense by Clay and move into the clinch position.
Junior Showholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Showholm misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Showholm has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Clay letting Showholm take a breather here.
Clay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Showholm has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Showholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Showholm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clay's guard.
Showholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Showholm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Showholm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Showholm passes Clay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Showholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay is pressing down on Showholm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Showholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showholm is looking to stand up but Clay won't let him.
Showholm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Showholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showholm won't allow Clay to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Showholm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clay is controlling Showholm's posture.
Clay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Showholm puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Showholm is working away from the top position though.
Clay is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Showholm jumps into side control!
Clay trying to control but Showholm flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Showholm keeps control of the position as Clay tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Clay fending off the submission attempt from Showholm.
Clay tries to escape but Showholm has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Showholm is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clay is trying to get back to full guard.
Clay is controlling Showholm's trapped leg to prevent Showholm from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Showholm wants to work for an arm triangle but Clay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Showholm trying to control from half guard but Clay is working away.
Clay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay is trying to maintain the position but Showholm is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Showholm wants to take a breather but Clay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Showholm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Clay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Showholm is fending him off so far but Clay persists. Nope, Showholm circles away and we're back to standing.
Showholm dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on Showholm's head and hops out.
Showholm slaps away a takedown attempt from Clay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Showholm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Showholm.
Showholm misses with a head kick.
Clay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Showholm shoots in and drives through. Clay sprawls well.
Leonardo Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Showholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showholm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clay sprawls well. Clay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showholm gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Showholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Showholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Showholm moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Showholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showholm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Showholm is breathing heavily.
Showholm shoots for a double leg takedown but Clay sprawls well. He's pushed Showholm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Showholm tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay tries to counter with a takedown but Showholm is quick to defend against it.
Leonardo Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Clay dives in and scores a takedown into Showholm's guard.#ES2#
Showholm kicks Clay off and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Showholm. No joy for Clay on that attempt.
Showholm is looking for the big counter here.
Showholm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Showholm darts in looking for a takedown but Clay gets double underhooks and turns Showholm into the cage.
Clay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Showholm.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showholm.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Showholm.
Clay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Showholm looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Showholm just gets out of the way.
Showholm tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Showholm gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Showholm breaks the clinch.
Showholm shoots in for a double leg but Clay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay shoots in but no luck this time.
Showholm steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clay.
Showholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Showholm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clay avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Clay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Showholm to the ground. Clay is now in Showholm's guard.
Showholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SU#
Showholm is working an open guard so Clay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Showholm swivels and escapes.
Leonardo Clay is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Showholm clinches with his opponent.
Clay gets underhooks to prevent Showholm's takedown attempt.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Showholm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clay stuffs the takedown.
Clay shoots for a double leg takedown but Showholm sprawls well. He's pushed Clay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Showholm tries for a takedown but Clay circles away easily#TD#
so Clay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Showholm is wriggling around but Clay manages to pass to half guard.
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 Leonardo Clay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Showholm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Showholm tries a head kick but it misses.
Showholm fails to land the takedown.
Showholm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Showholm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clay's waist but Clay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showholm off to one side.
Leonardo Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Showholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showholm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Showholm.
Showholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Clay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Showholm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Showholm has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clay is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Showholm thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Showholm scores with a punch to the head.
Showholm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Showholm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clay is looking to counter the offense by Showholm and move into the clinch.
Showholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Clay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Showholm tries to clinch up.
Clay throws a big counter combination but Showholm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Showholm misses with a low kick. #TD#
Clay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clay lands in his opponent's guard.
Clay wanted to stand there but Showholm had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Showholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.#SUB2#
Showholm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clay escapes and throws Showholm's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3##SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura but Showholm is defending well. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Showholm has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Showholm has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Showholm is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior Showholm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Showholm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clay trying to control the position but Showholm is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Showholm.
I think Showholm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Showholm!
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