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Event:
GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Scotty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scotty lands a nice uppercut.
Scotty misses with a punch on the inside.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Clay avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage.
Clay tries to work over Scotty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Clay pulls Scotty into guard.
Scotty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scotty wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Scotty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Clay working for submissions but it's allowed Scotty to get to half guard.
#T1#
Clay is controlling Scotty's trapped leg to prevent Scotty from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Clay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scotty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scotty is taking a breather. Clay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Scotty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clay trying to control from the bottom.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Scotty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clay is looking to control Scotty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clay avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scotty throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Scotty forces Clay back against the cage and clinches.
Scotty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Clay takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Archie Clay has been cut.
Scotty misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Clay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scotty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards. #T3#
Clay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotty lands an uppercut.
Clay is trying to drag Scotty to the mat but Scotty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scotty smiles and moves away.
Beam Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Scotty moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clay.
Scotty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scotty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scotty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Scotty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scotty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clay throws a hook but Scotty avoids it easily.#KD2#
Scotty lands a left and a right that send Clay crashing to the mat, dazed. Scotty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Clay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Scotty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scotty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay ducks into an uppercut from Scotty and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beam Scotty!
An out of breath Beam Scotty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 41: Fist vs Bateman
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larkin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larkin.
Larkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Larkin persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.
Archie Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Larkin.
Clay dives in and grabs Larkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes down on Clay's head and hops out.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larkin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clay laying and praying for a moment but Larkin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Clay wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Larkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Clay throwing shots but Larkin is blocking nicely.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larkin is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay throwing shots but Larkin is blocking nicely.
Larkin is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larkin's head. #SUB#
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larkin trying to control here.
Clay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Clay is keen to just control but Larkin is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ground and pound from Clay.
Clay controlling the action here.
Larkin trying to control here.
#T3#
Clay wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Clay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clay works his way into full mount!
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Larkin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clay throws some wild stikes that Larkin manages to avoid easily.
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Clay with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Clay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Clay is working for a guillotine from mount but Larkin frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Clay 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#
Larkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clay counters with an inside leg kick.
Clay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.#TD#
Clay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
Clay is trying to control. Larkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clay wants to take a breather but Larkin is having none of it. #T1#
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Clay trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clay thows a huge punch but Larkin dodges it nicely.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Larkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Larkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Clay trying to mount his opponent but Larkin defends it.
Clay thows a huge punch but Larkin dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larkin is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shane Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Larkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clay passes Larkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Larkin is working away.
Clay works his way into side control.
Clay in side control, throwing shots but Larkin defends. #T3#
Clay wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Clay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clay scoring with punches from side control.
Clay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Clay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clay prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Clay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larkin dodges the ground and pound from Clay.#T4##SUB#
Clay has hold of Larkin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Larkin seems comfortable defending it but Clay has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Larkin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Larkin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Clay couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Clay! |
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Event:
GDL 33: O Neil vs Kozlovski
Date: May 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Weadababyitsaboy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Weadababyitsaboy, which made it look bad.
Weadababyitsaboy throwing a counter right hand but Clay manages to avoid it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a body shot.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Weadababyitsaboy coming out on top.
Weadababyitsaboy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Weadababyitsaboy both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Weadababyitsaboy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Clay hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
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Event:
GDL 26 : Bob vs Bates
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Clay.
Clay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clay feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archie Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clay.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Blikstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blikstein.
Blikstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Blikstein tries to counter by clinching up but Clay breaks away and moves out of range.
Clay scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Clay.
Clay throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Blikstein has Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blikstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Clay pulls guard effortlessly.
Blikstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Clay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Clay!#REVB#
Blikstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay pushes down on Blikstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blikstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
Blikstein is trying to control but can't.
Blikstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clay scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blikstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blikstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.#T3#
Blikstein wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay wants to take a breather but Blikstein is having none of it.
Clay working the head and body with strikes.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blikstein keeps working.
Blikstein is controlling Clay's trapped leg to prevent Clay from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Blikstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Ground and pound from Clay. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clay prevents Blikstein from improving his position.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Clay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clay misses with a takedown
and Blikstein counters with a series of strikes. Clay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clay thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
Clay feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Clay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Clay is rocked!
Clay throws a solid leg kick but Blikstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clay.
Blikstein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay tries for a takedown but Blikstein circles away easily
and Blikstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Blikstein tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Blikstein.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Clay.#TD2#
Clay gets a double leg takedown into Blikstein's guard.
Blikstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blikstein tries to get out of the position.
Blikstein is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.
Archie Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blikstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Blikstein looking for a guillotine here but Clay defends easily.
Clay wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Clay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay stands and throws Blikstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Clay crashes against the mat.
Clay scoring with punches and elbows.
Clay blocks the strikes from Blikstein.
#T3#
Clay wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Clay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blikstein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clay is chipping away with strikes.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blikstein is not content to let Clay control the position.
Blikstein dodges the ground and pound from Clay.
Clay wants to control but Blikstein is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Clay.#T4#
What's Blikstein going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Blikstein looking for a sweep but Clay has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Clay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Clay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Clay controlling from the full mount.
Clay landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay lands a big shot there that rocks Blikstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Clay 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#
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Blikstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Clay misses
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulo Blikstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Clay.#T1#
Blikstein scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blikstein.
Blikstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blikstein leaning against his opponent.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Blikstein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Blikstein breaks the clinch.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blikstein throws out the jab.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Blikstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Clay scores with a shot to the body.
Clay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
Clay looks for a takedown but Blikstein sprawls well.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
Clay motions for Blikstein to come forward. Clay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Blikstein tries to sprawl but Clay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blikstein is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Clay is trying to control. Blikstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blikstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Blikstein wants to control but Clay is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Archie Clay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clay is trying to control the action in half guard but Blikstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blikstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blikstein is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay is trying to control. Blikstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blikstein is in trouble now - Clay has advanced to mount!
Blikstein is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Clay controlling from the full mount.
Blikstein wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay scoring with strikes but Blikstein is staying in there.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Blikstein.
I think Clay 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Wasilkowsky throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Clay tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#
It looks like Archie Clay has been cut.#SUB2#
Clay is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wasilkowsky frees his head nicely. Oh but Clay has switched to an armbar! Wasilkowsky is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Archie Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mysterio.
Mysterio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mysterio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.#TD2#
Clay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Clay controlling the position from side mount.
Mysterio tries to escape but Clay is in control.
Clay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clay grinds an elbow into Mysterio's temple.
Check out the look on Clay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clay controls the position.
Mysterio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Clay is putting a hurting on Mysterio here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mysterio is being controlled here. #T1#
Clay scores with punches from side control.
Clay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mysterio!
Mysterio is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mysterio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mysterio is bucking up trying to escape but Clay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Clay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mysterio has worked his arm free - good work by Mysterio!
Clay lands an elbow. #T2##SUB2#
Clay is trying to get an arm triangle but Mysterio is defending well.
Mysterio tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that Mysterio really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Clay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mysterio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mysterio shrugs it off.
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Clay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mysterio is bucking up trying to escape but Clay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Clay has control of Mysterio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mysterio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3##SUB2#
Clay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mysterio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mysterio shrugs it off.
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
Clay with a couple of short strikes.
Mysterio is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Clay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mysterio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Clay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Clay landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Clay looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mysterio is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Clay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mysterio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clay with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mysterio's face.
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mysterio?
Clay lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Mysterio is rocked!#SUB2#
Clay is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Clay extends the arm and Mysterio is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Clay.
Nine throws a push kick but Clay slaps the foot to one side.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nine slips a jab from Clay.
Nine tries to score with a low kick but Clay moves his leg out of the way.
Clay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nine. That did some damage!
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nine counters with a series of strikes. Clay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clay's coach down at CrossFit Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nine at a distance.
Nine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clay counters with a nice leg kick.
Nine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
Clay wants to counter with a clinch but Nine pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay takes a swing at Nine's ribcage but misses.
Clay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Clay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clay thumps Nine with a low kick.
Nine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clay can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Clay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clay is chipping away with strikes.
Clay trying to control the position but Nine is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay happy to just control the position for now.
Nine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.
Nine is not content to let Clay control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Clay tries for a kimura but Nine is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Nine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nine down.
Nine is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it. #SUB2#
Clay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nine!#T3#
Clay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nine wants to hold on but Clay pushes him away.#SUB2#
Clay is working for a guillotine from mount but Nine frees his head quite easily.
Clay content just to control the position here.
Clay lands a couple of good shots and Nine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Clay tightening his grip on Nine, looking for the choke.
Nine is trying to get back to his feet but Clay has full control of the position and if anything, Nine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay scores with punches and elbows. #T4##SUB2#
Clay is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nine looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clay.
#SUB2#
Clay has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Clay tries to get the hooks in deep but Nine pushed the leg off.
Clay just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nine wants to control his opponent's hands but Clay gets his hands free.
Clay is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nine. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Well, with Clay on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nine is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Clay lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nine hold on?!
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay is looking to control Nine but Nine is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Clay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clay counters with a low kick, right behind Nine 's knee.
Nine shoots in for a double leg but Clay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nine shoots for a takedown but Clay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clay. That one must have hurt.
Nine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nine there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Clay.
Koah Nine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Nine counters with a three punch combo that has Clay backing up. Clay nods at Nine to acknowledge the strikes.
That kick from Clay tenderised Nine's leg. Nine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Nine.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Nine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clay thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koah Nine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Clay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Nine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Clay throws a leg kick which misses Nine's front leg but catches the back leg as Nine tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clay.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Nine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Clay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Clay lands a big shot there that rocks Nine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
Archie Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Nine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clay controlling from mount.
Clay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clay lands a heavy elbow.
Clay working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Clay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nine manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nine taking a bit of punishment here - Clay scoring with strikes.
Nine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Clay in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nine is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Nine tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nine. That did some damage!
Nine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nine's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Clay.
Clay throws a nice head kick!
Clay misses with an uppercut. Nine saw that one coming.
Nine doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
#T1#
Nine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nine looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Clay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nine wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Clay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nine has his takedown stuffed
and Clay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archie Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koah Nine.
Clay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nine. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Clay. That's going to slow Nine down.
Nine shoots in looking for a takedown. Clay tries to sprawl out of it but Nine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Nine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clay leaves Nine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clay feinted with a counter takedown.
Clay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clay misses with a hook. Nine ducked under it nicely.
Nine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clay can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nine moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nine is defended easily by Clay.#T3##CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Clay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nine after a bit of a struggle.
Clay lands with a short shot to the head.
Clay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nine up against the cage.#TD#
Clay has picked Nine up - he's going for a ride! Clay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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 is trying to control. Nine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Clay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay wants to take a breather but Nine is having none of it.
Nine trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clay manages to pass to mount!
Clay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Clay wants to finish this one by submission but Nine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clay.
Clay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Clay dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clay. Clay obviously looking to wear him down.
Nine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Nine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Nine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay not doing much here.
#T1#
Clay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Archie Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay lands with a punch from half guard.
Nine trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clay slips a nice elbow through Nine's hands, connecting with Nine's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Clay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Clay.
Clay passes to side control.
Clay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Clay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nine tries to hold on but Clay pushes him away. #SUB#
Clay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Clay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nine is looking to escape.
Clay landing punches.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nine can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Clay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Clay tries to control but Nine wriggling away.
Clay working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Clay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nine's face.
Nine is breathing heavily.
Clay wants to control the pace but Nine is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Clay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clay raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Clay working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#
Nine is rocked!
Clay connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nine is still in real trouble! Can Clay finish him?
Clay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clay cracks Nine with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nine shoots in but no luck this time.
Nine sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! Nine avoids it this time.
Clay scores with a nice body kick.
Nine is breathing heavily.
Clay connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Clay gets a clinch.
Nine wants to take the fight to the mat but Clay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Clay clinches up with Nine and pushes him back against the cage.
Clay pushes Nine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
Nine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Clay gets a double leg takedown into Nine's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nine wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it. #T1#
Clay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Nine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working Nine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Clay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clay is in close to Nine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nine keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Clay stands up over Nine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay stands up over Nine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clay working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nine's head.#SUB2#
Clay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nine tries to get out of the position.
Clay content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clay landing some decent shots from guard.
Clay working some strikes from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nine keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Nine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clay advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Clay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Nine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nine.
Nine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Clay slams his shin into Nine's torso.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Clay tenderised Nine's leg. Nine is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Clay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clay.
Koah Nine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nine moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Clay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clay.
Nine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Nine. No joy for Clay on that attempt.
Clay connects with an inside leg kick.
Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Nine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clay.
Clay misses with a straight left.
As Clay looks to move away, Nine throws a big counter combo but Clay just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clay. Nine shrugs it off though.
Clay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Clay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Clay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Clay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nine's half guard.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Nine's head.
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. Clay connects with a nice short shot to Nine's temple.
Clay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Clay there.
Clay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nine!
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Nine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.
Clay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nine hang on?#ROC2#
Nine is rocked!
Clay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Nine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Clay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A big strike lands for Clay! That's really hurt Nine and he's turned his back - Clay keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Clay jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Clay!
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