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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mulder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clinton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mulder is in Clinton's guard.
Clinton being controlled here, momentarily.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulder's guard. #REVB#
Mulder keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
I've been told that Clinton has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Clinton trying to control but Mulder is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Clinton preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clinton 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.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
Clinton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mulder seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clinton is one step ahead there.
Mulder is looking to sweep but instead, Clinton has passed into half guard.
Clinton passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mulder regains half guard.
Mulder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clinton is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clinton keeping full guard, as Mulder tries to pass.
Mulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulder works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulder's guard. #REVB##T3#
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Mulder.
Mulder keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Mulder 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.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Mulder keeps moving.
Mulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulder is keeping the position for now.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Clinton controlling him for the moment.
Mulder is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulder is keeping the position for now.
Clinton stopping the sweep attempt from Mulder.
Clinton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clinton won't allow Mulder to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton goes for a double leg but Mulder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mulder continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clinton is defended easily by Mulder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niek Mulder 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#
Mulder slips under a jab from Clinton.
Mulder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clinton lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Mulder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mulder scores with punches from side control.
Mulder lands an elbow.
Clinton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mulder working the head and body with strikes.
Mulder working over Clinton with some ground and pound. Clinton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton won't allow Mulder to pass to mount.
Mulder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clinton tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Clinton looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mulder in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard.
Clinton taking some punishment here, with Mulder in his half guard.
Mulder trying to pass the guard but Clinton defending well.
Well, if Mulder 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.
Clinton trying to control but Mulder postures up.
Mulder passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Mulder looking to control but Clinton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulder controlling his opponent.
Clinton is trying desperately to improve position.
Clinton is still trying to improve position.
Mulder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mulder landing strikes from the mount and Clinton is in trouble!
Mulder working Clinton over with strikes here.
Mulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clinton is bucking up trying to escape but Mulder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulder wants to control the pace but Clinton is squirming around nicely.
Mulder lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Mulder trying to control but Clinton is having none of it.
Niek Mulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulder working Clinton over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Mulder.
Clinton wants to control but Mulder is having none of it.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clinton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mulder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clinton can't escape the position.
Clinton taking shots to the head.
Mulder lands a couple of good shots and Clinton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Clinton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
Clinton is still in real trouble! Can Mulder finish him?
Mulder cracks Clinton with a big right hand from the back mount! Clinton immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Mulder takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
Niek Mulder opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Clinton clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Higati has clasped his hands together around Clinton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Higati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clinton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clinton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clinton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clinton is trying to control. Higati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clinton is thwarting Higati's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higati is in trouble now - Clinton has advanced to mount!
Clinton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higati is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higati stops Clinton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higati really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clinton controlling the pace for now.
Clinton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Higati sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Higati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clinton wants to free his trapped foot but Higati is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Clinton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Higati wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clinton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clinton tries to control but Higati wriggling away. #SUB#
Clinton working for a submission but Higati is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Clinton controlling from mount.
Clinton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higati is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton fails to take his opponent's back.
Clinton looking to control but Higati is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higati is desperately trying to improve his position but Clinton has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Clinton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clinton tries to control but Higati wriggling away. #T3#
Higati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clinton moves to the back position.
Higati tries to escape but Clinton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Clinton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Higati is doing well to defend. Clinton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Higati is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Clinton!
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Event:
SAFO 52 Frost v IsMore
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Clinton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randalman is trying to defend but Clinton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randalman is concentrating on defense, preventing Clinton from advancing position.
Randalman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randalman.
Randalman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Randalman looking for a guillotine here but Clinton defends easily.
Randalman looking for a sweep. Not yet Randalman, not yet.
Clinton is looking to work some ground and pound but Randalman has wrist control.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman is pulling down on Clinton's head to control his posture.
Randalman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton keeps trying to improve his position.
Randalman postures up in Clinton's guard and throws a big left but Clinton blocks it.
Randalman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randalman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Randalman seems to be looking for submissions.
Clinton is looking to improve his position.
Clinton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randalman.
Clinton is pressing down on Randalman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Clinton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randalman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randalman stands up over Clinton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randalman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randalman trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Randalman wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
Randalman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randalman advances position into side control!
Clinton is looking to regain half guard here but Randalman keeps moving and retains side control.
Clinton is trying to control Randalman's posture but Randalman avoids it. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randalman trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Randalman cracks Clinton with a big right hand but Clinton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Randalman trying to control the position but Clinton is working away.
Clinton tries to bench press Randalman off him but Randalman keeps the position.
Randalman working away.
Randalman just content to control the position.
Randalman is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clinton tries to bench press Randalman off him but Randalman keeps the position. #T4#
Randalman trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Randalman cracks Clinton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randalman controls the position.
Randalman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randalman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clinton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randalman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Randalman. #TD2#
Clinton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Randalman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randalman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Clinton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Randalman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clinton's guard! Nice work there by Randalman!
Randalman stays in close to Clinton's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randalman preventing the sweep. #T1#
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Randalman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randalman stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Randalman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully.
Randalman connects with a couple of short punches.
Clinton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clinton working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Clinton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Randalman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clinton's head.
Randalman works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randalman scoring with some ground and pound.
Clinton has his hands on Randalman's head, controlling the position.
Clinton is trying to keep Randalman in close.
Randalman pushes down on Clinton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Randy Randalman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Randalman is working for a kimura but Clinton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Clinton wants to control but Randalman is keeping busy.
Randalman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clinton is concentrating on defense, preventing Randalman from advancing position.
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Randalman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randalman not doing much here.
Clinton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clinton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randalman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randalman passes into half guard.
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Randalman is working for a kimura but Clinton is defending it quite comfortably.
Randalman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randalman is trying to control the action in half guard but Clinton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randalman tries to pass to full mount but Clinton defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randalman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Randalman gets caught napping as Clinton dives in and scores a takedown. Randalman manages to retain guard.
Randalman keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
Randalman managing to control the position.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randalman keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Randalman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Randalman prevents Clinton from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton is looking to control Randalman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clinton avoid being mounted?
Randalman controlling the action here. #T1#
Randalman wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy.
Randalman prevents Clinton from improving his position.
Clinton wants to control but Randalman is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Randalman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clinton trying to control here.
Clinton tries to roll over but Randalman keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clinton trying to control but Randalman postures up.
#SUB#
Randalman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Randalman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randalman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clinton wants to improve his position but Randalman is controlling well.
Randalman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Randalman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clinton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Clinton tries to bench press Randalman off him but Randalman keeps the position. #SUB#
Randalman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randalman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clinton is not content to let Randalman control the position.
Clinton struggling a bit here.
Randalman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?
Clinton taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4##SUB#
Randalman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clinton on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Randalman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randalman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clinton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randalman landing strikes. #SUB#
Randalman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Randalman tries for a kimura but Clinton is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randalman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Randalman scores with a three punch combo!
Clinton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Clinton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Randalman's guard.
Clinton being controlled here momentarily.
Clinton trying to control but Randalman is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Randalman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Randalman controlling him for the moment.
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Randalman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clinton is trying to control the position but Randalman postures up. #T1#
Randalman works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Randalman controlling him for the moment.
Randalman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randalman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randalman postures up.
Randalman won't allow Clinton to sweep him here.
Clinton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Randalman trying to control the position from guard on top but Clinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randalman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Randalman landing some decent shots from guard.
Randalman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Randalman is in close to Clinton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Clinton pulls Randalman in close to his closed guard and prevents Randalman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randalman looking to pass the guard.
Randalman is stalling in the full guard.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Randalman is working Clinton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Randalman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randalman is one step ahead there.
Clinton is still trying to improve position.
Randalman wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randalman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randalman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clinton pulls Randalman in close to his closed guard and prevents Randalman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clinton trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randalman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clinton tries to clinch up but Randalman circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randalman, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Randalman forces Clinton back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randalman had his way with Jack Clinton in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body kick there by Randalman.
Randalman with a nice cross.
Randalman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clinton will feel that in the morning.
Clinton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randalman connects with an inside leg kick.
Randalman throws a head kick that misses.
Randalman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Clinton dives in and scores a takedown into Randalman's guard.
Randalman keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
Randalman controlling Clinton's posture.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
Clinton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Randalman has his hands on Clinton's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Clinton wants to control from the top but Randalman keeps moving.
Randalman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Randalman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clinton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randalman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Randalman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randy Randalman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Randalman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Clinton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Randalman sprawls well initially but Clinton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Randalman tries to roll over but Clinton keeps him under control.
Clinton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randalman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Randalman gets back to full guard.
Clinton trying to control but Randalman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Clinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randalman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randalman wants to sweep but no luck.
Clinton is fighting to break Randalman's control of his arms but Randalman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randalman keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Randalman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clinton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randalman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randalman controls Clinton momentarily but Clinton frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Randalman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Clinton successfully pulls guard.
Randalman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randalman wants to control from the top but Clinton keeps moving.
Clinton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randalman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Randalman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randalman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jack Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Randy Randalman.
Well Randalman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Randalman!
Randy Randalman retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Randalman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Ginney.
Ginney scores with the left hand. Clinton knows he should have avoided that one.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginney but Ginney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginney is looking to counter punch.
Clinton shoots and misses
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Clinton.
Ginney lands a body shot.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ginney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Ginney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ginney connects with a jab.#TD2#
Clinton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Clinton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Ginney is trying to control the position but Clinton postures up.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Ginney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clinton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Ginney controlling him for the moment.
Ginney throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Clinton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ginney defends well.
Clinton pulls Ginney in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ginney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton 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.
Clinton has Ginney pulled in close to control his posture.
Ginney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clinton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ginney trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ginney preventing the sweep.
Clinton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clinton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ginney is trying to keep Clinton in close.
Clinton passes Ginney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clinton tries to pass to full mount but Ginney defends it.
Clinton is keen to just control but Ginney is a slippery customer.#T4#
Clinton moves nicely into side control.
Ginney is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Clinton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ginney is avoiding damage well.
Ginney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clinton's best efforts.
Clinton trying to control the action but Ginney is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clinton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginney is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ginney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton.
Clinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Clinton backs away, Ginney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ginney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clinton tries to clinch up.
Clinton fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a straight right hand.
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Clinton.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginney as he jumps to the side.
Ginney lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clinton tries to clinch
and Ginney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginney is fending him off so far but Clinton persists. Nope, Ginney circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clinton off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginney.#TD2#
Clinton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ginney!#T1#
Ginney is looking to regain half guard here but Clinton keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack Clinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Clinton staying calm.
Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ginney keeps working. #SUB2#
Clinton is working to tighten his grip on Ginney's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ginney has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clinton is really squeezing tight and eventually Ginney passes out! Clinton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Clinton!
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Event:
SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Clinton tries for a takedown but Romero circles away easily#TD2#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. Clinton fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Romero passes Clinton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romero not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Romero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clinton gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clinton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Clinton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clinton wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clinton 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.
Romero passes Clinton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clinton gets full guard.
Romero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Romero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Clinton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Clinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Clinton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clinton wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Romero has his foot on Clinton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clinton works his way back into a safe position though.
Clinton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clinton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero has his hands on Clinton's head, controlling the position.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Clinton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Romero is trying to control the position but Clinton postures up. #SUB2#
Romero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clinton pushes down on Romero's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Romero is looking for a sweep. Clinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Romero is defending against the submission attempts here by Clinton.
#SUB2#
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clinton pulls his head out easily.
Romero is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Clinton seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clinton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clinton's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clinton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Romero 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. #SUB2#
Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clinton is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.
Romero is trying to control. Clinton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Romero 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##TD2#
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clinton's guard.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero passes Clinton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Romero wants to work for an arm triangle but Clinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romero is keen to just control but Clinton is a slippery customer.
Romero prevents Clinton from improving his position.
Clinton manages to get to full guard.
Romero preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet. #T1#
Clinton is working hard here to advance position.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Romero passes Clinton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romero stalling.
Clinton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard. #REVR##T2#
Clinton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Clinton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Romero is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Clinton!
In defeat, Jorge Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'I luhhh you'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Clinton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallent sprawls well initially but Clinton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gallent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clinton on the ground.
Clinton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Clinton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gallent is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gallent flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Clinton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gallent and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Clinton slips an arm under Gallent chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Clinton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Clinton is squeezing on Gallent like an anaconda would it's prey. Gallent fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Clinton!
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