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Event:
TOF 156
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1# Rubble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clinton's head backwards. Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rubble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Clinton with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rubble scores with a jab. Clinton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Rubble getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rubble misses the jab. Rubble wants to clinch up but Clinton keeps it at a distance. Good leg kick by Clinton. A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Clinton does a little dance to reset his feet. Rubble cracks Clinton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed right hand from Rubble misses the target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Clinton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rubble cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.#T1# Rubble misses with a straight left. Clinton only half commits to the counter leg kick. Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Rubble. Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Rubble. Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton. Rubble is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A low kick from Rubble is predictable there and Rubble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rubble misses with a straight left. Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble. An inside leg kick from Clinton misses. Rubble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rubble throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range. A jab from Rubble misses. A big right from Clinton misses. Nice defenses there by Clinton. Rubble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2##CL# Rubble has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
#BC2# Clinton breaks from the clinch.
Rubble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rubble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clinton has time to react. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clinton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Rubble scores with a punch to the head. Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab. Clinton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clinton. Detritus Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clinton lands a nice hook to Rubble's body. Rubble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubble. Clinton throws a chopping leg kick but Rubble manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clinton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rubble blocks it well.#T3# Clinton misses with a body shot.
Clinton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. Rubble lands a right hook to the body.
Rubble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Clinton avoids the body shot from Rubble.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there letting Clinton counter with a right hand. Rubble throws a leg kick but Clinton checks it. Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Rubble tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rubble cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Clinton tests Rubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton. Donk. Rubble catches Clinton right on the button with a cross. Rubble misses the body punch and Clinton counters with an outside leg kick.
Rubble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Clinton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rubble swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Detritus Rubble has been cut. Good work by Clinton as he checks the leg kick. Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble. Rubble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL# Rubble has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Rubble shrugs off. Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble working aggressively here.
Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards. #T5# Rubble can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
Clinton lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubble. Clinton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton. Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside. Rubble blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Rubble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage. Rubble misses with a hook from the clinch. Rubble lands with a left to the head. Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage. Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rubble scores with an uppercut up the middle. Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T6# Clinton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Rubble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton. Rubble misses with some punches.
I was talking to Rubble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clinton blocks a body shot from Rubble. A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land. Still in the clinch, Clinton scores with a nice short uppercut. Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside. Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards. A hook to the body from Rubble.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it. Rubble misses with some punches.
Rubble can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
#T7# Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rubble. Rubble cracks Clinton with a nice body shot. Rubble throws a head punch that misses. Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinton has a couple of punches blocked by Rubble.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside. Clinton misses with a body punch.
Clinton prevents a body shot from Rubble. A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land. Clinton tries to work over Rubble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clinton lands an elbow inside. Come on Clinton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A short body shot lands from Rubble as the two fighters clinch.
Rubble scores with a nice hook to the head. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Rubble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T8# A short right from Clinton. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow. Rubble throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton. A shot in the inside from Clinton. Rubble throws a head punch that misses. Rubble takes an elbow to the forehead. Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton. #BC2# Clinton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss! Rubble's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rubble duly obliges. Rubble misses the jab. Clinton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clinton lands the left hand. Clinton throws a body kick that misses. #T9# Rubble connects with a nice looking jab.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes. Clinton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Rubble cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab. Clinton cracks Rubble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rubble fails to land with a series of punches.
Rubble takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rubble is looking to counter punch. Good work by Rubble as he checks the leg kick. Clinton throws a head kick that half lands.
Clinton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that round. The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut. 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# Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clinton's sensitive parts. Rubble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Rubble tries to clinch up but Clinton circles away and keeps his distance. Clinton throws a fast counter high kick but Rubble manages to duck under it in time. Rubble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rubble misses with a hook
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick. Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton. Clinton lands an overhand right. Rubble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clinton's hands. Clinton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubble moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Rubble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clinton on the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Rubble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rubble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?#T1# Rubble tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards. Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Clinton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Clinton controls his hands.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow. Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clinton has a couple of punches blocked by Rubble.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside. Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton. A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land. #T2# Clinton blocking some punches.
Clinton tries a body shot but Rubble blocks it.
Clinton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land. #BC2# Clinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Rubble clinches up with Clinton and pushes him back against the cage. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. 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!#BC2# Clinton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Rubble closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Rubble. Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Clinton prevents a body shot from Rubble. Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses. Rubble working aggressively here.
#BC2# Clinton breaks the clinch.
#T3# Rubble slips a jab from Clinton. A swing and a miss from Rubble. A swing and a miss from Rubble. Clinton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Clinton takes one to the chin there. Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Clinton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Some bone on bone action there as Rubble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Clinton throws a head kick that half lands.
Clinton takes one on the button. Nice uppercut there from Rubble. Rubble misses with a straight right. Clinton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice side step and Clinton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rubble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clinton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rubble cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rubble swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble. Rubble takes one to the chin there. Clinton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Rubble is rocked! Rubble lands with a cross. Rubble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rubble lands a head shot. Clinton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubble is out of range. Rubble misses with a low kick.
Clinton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubble in his tracks. Oh Rubble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Detritus Rubble's cut is getting worse. Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Clinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clinton tries to avoid it. #T5# Clinton swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubble. Rubble moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClinton. Rubble tries to land a leg kick but Clinton saw it coming and moves away.
Rubble seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A bone on bone clash there as Rubble blocks the leg kick.
Clinton scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rubble lunges at Clinton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clinton's hand. Good shot there by Rubble. Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A head kick from Clinton lands but Rubble takes it in his stride. Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick. Rubble misses with an uppercut
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T6# Rubble connects with a nice looking jab.
Rubble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Rubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Rubble misses the target. Rubble darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. That kick from Rubble tenderised Clinton's leg. Clinton is trying to keep his angry face on. Clinton throws a wild body kick that Rubble sees coming a mile off. Rubble misses with a leg kick and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick. Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it. Clinton moves away from the strike by Rubble. Rubble misses the body punch and Clinton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rubble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clinton's head backwards. Clinton thows a leg kick but Rubble checks it and Rubble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T7# Rubble digs a good hook to Clinton's body.
Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a nice body shot. Nice defenses there by Clinton. Clinton on the wrong end of a nice jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Clinton. A cross from Rubble lands. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Clinton. Clinton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubble lands with a good body shot. Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubble is looking to counter punch.#T8# Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rubble to counter with a crisp jab. Rubble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rubble connects with a looping right hand.
Clinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
#CL# Rubble closes the distance and clinches. Clinton lands a nice uppercut. Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clinton misses with a hook from the clinch. Clinton prevents a body shot from Rubble. Rubble lands an uppercut. Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rubble's defenses. Clinton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubble's elbow. Rubble blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside. #T9# Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rubble misses with some punches.
Rubble tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside. Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Clinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clinton. Clinton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubble. That did some damage! Rubble throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily. Clinton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Clinton throws a sloppy body shot
and Rubble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice defenses there by Clinton. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Rubble lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Clinton lands a head kick. Rubble smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab. Rubble misses with a looping right. Clinton lands with a slapping head kick. Clinton staying out of range there. Clinton throws a low kick but Rubble moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubble takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses. Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rubble connects with a body shot that sends Clinton's belly button to the back. Rubble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Rubble throws a right hand that Clinton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clinton also avoids with ease. Rubble scores with a jab to the body. Rubble connects with a looping right hand.
Rubble throws a hook but Clinton blocks it. Clinton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton lands a lovely overhand right. Clinton lands a head kick!
Rubble staying out of range there. Rubble throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it. Rubble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Rubble looks to land a right hand but Clinton moved out of range. Rubble backing away here, and Clinton unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Clinton defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand. Rubble throws an off balance right hand
and Clinton counters with a straight that turns Rubble's legs to rubber! Clinton pushes forward with more strikes and Rubble goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Clinton! During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 150
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# Bang avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Jab by Bang. Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clinton is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Clinton circles away and we're back to standing. Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab. Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range. Bang swinging wildly here.
Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clinton misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Clinton ducks right into an uppercut from Bang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton misses with a straight right. Clinton throws a head kick but Bang moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Bang. Bang throws a leg kick that is checked and Clinton counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Bang throws the left hand but Clinton avoids the punch easily. Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinton checks a leg kick. Bang thows a leg kick but Clinton checks it and Clinton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking. Bang is looking to clinch. A little jabbing left from Clinton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bang 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. Bang blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Clinton throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily. Clinton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bang feints a jab promting Clinton to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clinton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lucas Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Bang misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming. Bang connects with an inside leg kick. Bang lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bang wants to slow Clinton down by chopping away at his legs. Bang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bang misses with a right hand and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clinton throws a solid leg kick but Bang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clinton. Bang throws a leg kick but Clinton checks it. Clinton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton tries to work over Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang checks it. Bang tries to clinch but Clinton is having none of it. Bang connects with a solid leg kick. Clinton throws a leg kick and Bang counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Clinton lands a jab to Bang's midsection. Bang throws a leg kick which misses Clinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clinton tries to avoid it. #CL# Bang has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
Bang blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Bang blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Bang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bing Bang has been cut. Bang controlling the action here for a moment.
Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Clinton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bang smiles and moves away.
Bang scores with a nice head shot.#KD2# Clinton lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! Clinton takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bang is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BAM! Clinton delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bang like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lucas Clinton! Our winner, Lucas Clinton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TOF 143
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1# Wooten tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooten lands with a nice body kick. Wooten throws a leg kick which misses Clinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clinton tries to avoid it. Good work by Clinton as he checks the leg kick. Clinton blocks a low kick nicely. Wooten scores with a spinning back kick! Wooten lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Wooten. Clinton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Decent striking displayed by Clinton there. Clinton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Clinton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wooten was well out of range. Poor timing from Clinton. Clinton thuds his shin into the meat of Wooten's side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Wooten. As Wooten tries to get set, Clinton tries to push him back and clinch up but Wooten manages to avoid the attempt.#T1# Clinton thuds his shin into the meat of Wooten's side. A big left from Clinton misses. Clinton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Wooten sees coming a mile off. Clinton throws a lazy right hand but Wooten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wooten avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Wooten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A punch combination from Clinton misses. Clinton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wooten tries to land a body kick#CL# and Clinton moves into the clinch. Wooten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinton swings wildly with an uppercut but Wooten uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Wooten tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wooten prevents a body shot from Clinton. Wooten is trying to force a seperation but Clinton has the dominant position. A head punch on the inside from Clinton fails to land. Clinton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton tries to throw a body punch but Wooten avoids it by throwing Clinton back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wooten. Nice elbow from Clinton. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Nice elbow from Clinton. Clinton gets through Wooten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Clinton lands an uppercut.#T3# Wooten working hard to break the clinch. Wooten misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Wooten in his tracks for a moment. Clinton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wooten. Nice body punch from Wooten - that landed with a thud.
Clinton lands an elbow inside. Clinton misses with a body punch.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton lands a nice shot to the body. Wooten being controlled against the cage. Wooten scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# Wooten blocks an elbow strike. Clinton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wooten to keep the fight standing. Wooten tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clinton lands an elbow inside that Wooten shrugs off. Wooten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooten looking to slow down the pace here. Clinton lands an elbow just above Wooten 's eye. Wooten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside. Wooten has had enough of the clinch but Clinton keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Clinton fails to land. Clinton tries to pull guard but Wooten holds him up against the cage and eventually Clinton drops back down to his feet.
Wooten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T5# Wooten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Wooten turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wooten struggles to land a body shot inside as Clinton controls his hands.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top. Wooten avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton. Clinton fails to pull guard.
Wooten is trying to break the clinch but Clinton is controlling him. Wooten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clinton misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Wooten as the two fighters clinch.
Wooten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Clinton keeps control of Wooten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T6# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Wooten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Wooten's shoulder, as Wooten tries to avoid the shot. Clinton thows a left - swing and a miss! Clinton looks to land a left hand but Wooten moved out of range nicely. Wooten takes a kick to the side of the head. Clinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wooten.
It seemed like Wooten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Clinton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Wooten. Clinton misses with an uppercut. Wooten saw that one coming. Clinton moves away from the strike by Wooten. #T7# Wooten lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Lucas Clinton has been cut. Clinton misses with a head kick.
Clinton connects with a single shot there. Clinton checks a low kick from Wooten. Wooten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clinton's head. Wooten thumps Clinton with a low kick. Wooten is looking to land body kicks. Wooten misses with a low kick. It looked like Clinton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clinton throws a right hand that Wooten ducks under and follows up with a left that Wooten also avoids with ease. Wooten throws a leg kick that misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Wooten on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T8# Clinton scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wooten throws a leg kick but Clinton checks it. Clinton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Wooten on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Wooten is rocked! Wooten delivers a nice body kick. Wooten is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him? Clinton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wooten seems to have recovered his senses. Clinton fails to land with a series of punches.
Clinton backing away here, and Wooten unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Wooten is looking to score with low kicks. Clinton tries to clinch up. Clinton misses with a head kick.
Clinton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWooten. Clinton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton thuds his shin into the meat of Wooten's side.#T9# Clinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wooten moves away. It seemed like Wooten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wooten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Wooten. Clinton avoids the head kick by Wooten.
Clinton tries to land a front kick but Wooten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wooten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooten avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Wooten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Clinton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wooten flicks out a counter leg kick but Clinton steps away. Wooten misses with a body kick. Wooten is looking to land body kicks. Wooten tries a head kick but it misses.
And Clinton counters with a quick kick to the body but Wooten blocks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Clinton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lucas Clinton's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Wooten feints and then cracks Clinton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clinton down. Clinton lands a nice looking body shot.
Clinton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton. #KD# Clinton drops Wooten with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wooten looks back up at him and smiles so Clinton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clinton misses with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton feints a jab and as Wooten dips his head, Clinton unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Wooten right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Wooten falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Clinton smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Clinton! During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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TOF 135
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Clinton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Clinton misses. Clinton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Yates counters with a series of strikes. Clinton will be more careful next time no doubt. Yates throws a nice head kick!
Yates avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Yates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Clinton throws a big counter combination but Yates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Clinton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yates moves out of range of the strikes. Clinton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yates!
This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.#T1# Yates moves out of range as Clinton throws a body kick.
Yates stalks Clinton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clinton's face. Clinton staggers backwards, shaken. Clinton throws a body kick that misses. Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Clinton takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses. Clinton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Despite the aggression on Yates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Clinton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yates. Clinton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Terrell Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Clinton. Yates misses with a wild combination.
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Clinton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# 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! Yates steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clinton. That one must have hurt. Some bone on bone action there as Clinton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Clinton scores with a push kick. Clinton scores with a kick to the midsection. Clinton delivers a nice body kick. Clinton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Clinton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clinton. Yates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yates just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton. No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Clinton lands but Yates takes it in his stride. Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Clinton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Yates blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Clinton misses with a body kick. Yates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Clinton lands a leg kick that knocks Yates off balance momentarily. Yates moves away from the strike by Clinton. A swing and a miss from Clinton. Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Yates blocks a jab. Clinton blocks a head kick by Yates.
Yates slips under a jab from Clinton. Yates looks to land a combination. Clinton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Yates throws a right hand that Clinton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clinton also avoids with ease. Clinton is looking to counter punch. Yates throws a nice looking combination but Clinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4# Yates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. 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! Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clinton. Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Clinton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yates's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Clinton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yates. Clinton lands a body shot.
Yates connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# Clinton clinches up against the cage. Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yates takes an elbow to the temple. Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T5# Yates avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Yates wants to get back to striking at distance but Clinton won't allow it.
Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Yates controls the action.
A body shot lands from Clinton.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses. Clinton lands a nice shot to the body. Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Yates has Clinton pushed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Yates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Yates's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Clinton fails to pull guard.
#T6# Yates can't break the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Yates shrugs off. Clinton tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside. Clinton avoiding damage.
Clinton has Yates pressed against the cage.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage. Clinton has Yates pressed against the cage, preventing Yates from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A left hand lands to the body for Clinton.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Clinton digs a right hand into Yates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yates's gas tank. Yates stalls. #T7# Yates blocks a body shot from Clinton. Clinton lands an elbow inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yates takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Clinton is trying to pull guard but Yates has him pressed against the cage. Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Yates dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands an elbow inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clinton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Yates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Yates is trying to stall.
#T8# With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yates's brow. Clinton tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Clinton drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clinton tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Clinton back against the cage. Clinton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yates's efforts to push away. Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Clinton scores with a hook to the body. Clinton is stalling here.
Clinton lands an elbow inside. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T9# Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton. Yates scores with a shoulder strike. Clinton tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Clinton tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Yates wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yates working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Clinton jumps into guard, dragging Yates to the mat.
#SUB# Clinton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yates wants to stand but Clinton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Clinton dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing. Clinton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yates lands a front kick. Clinton takes a swing at Yates's ribcage but misses. Terrell Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clinton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Clinton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clinton moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away. Yates throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yates closes the distance and lands a one-two. Clinton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yates if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1# Yates looks to land a combination but Clinton avoids it well. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates is looking for the big counter here. Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch. Yates throws a one two combo.
Yates is working the combinations to good effect here. A bone on bone clash there as Clinton blocks the leg kick.
Yates scores with a one two! Clinton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Clinton misses the shot to the body. Clinton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Some wild striking there from Yates.
Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Yates tenderised Clinton's leg. Clinton is trying to keep his angry face on. Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Clinton tries to counter by clinching up but Yates breaks away and moves out of range. A right-left combo lands from Clinton. Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates misses with the combination.
Clinton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Yates is breathing heavily. Yates throws a series of strikes that have Clinton backpedaling.
Yates moves out of range as Clinton throws a body kick.
Yates blocks a jab.#T3# Yates misses with the combination.
Yates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clinton counters with a one-two to the body. Clinton cracks Yates with an open hand slap. Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clinton. Yates throws a series of punches but Clinton avoids them all with ease. Clinton scores with a kick to the midsection. Yates throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range. Clinton misses with a straight right. Terrell Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice defenses there by Yates.#T4# Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yates throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Clinton counters by moving into the clinch. Clinton scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton scores with an uppercut up the middle. Clinton tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Clinton back against the cage. Yates takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Yates breaks from the clinch.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Yates is rocked! Clinton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yates will feel that in the morning. Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him? Yates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Yates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T5# Yates blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Clinton. Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates walks into a left hand. Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Yates does no damage. Clinton misses with a body kick. Clinton lands a nice looking body shot.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses. Clinton throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side. Yates seems to have recovered his senses. Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Clinton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yates.#T6# Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clinton circles away quickly and effectively. Yates throws a series of punches but Clinton avoids them all with ease. Clinton is looking to counter with head kicks. Yates throws a nice looking combination but Clinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Clinton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clinton lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice defenses there by Yates. A punch combination from Yates misses. Clinton scores with a push kick. Clinton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yates circles away quickly and effectively. Clinton throws a leg kick which misses Yates's front leg but catches the back leg as Yates tries to avoid it. Some wild striking there from Yates.
#T7##CL# Clinton instigates a clinch. Yates blocking some punches.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Clinton misses with a body punch.
Clinton lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yates scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yates. Yates can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clinton circles away quickly and effectively.#T8# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clinton. Yates shrugs it off though. Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yates throws a combination that misses #CL# and Clinton moves into the clinch. Clinton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton. #BC2# Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Clinton misses its intended target. This has been an exciting period of action! Yates avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Clinton has managed to clinch.
#T9# A short left from Clinton. Clinton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates is trying to break the clinch but Clinton has him pressed against the cage. Clinton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yates's efforts to push away.#BC2# Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A combination from Yates does no damage. Clinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing. A head kick misses from Yates. A head kick from Clinton lands but Yates takes it in his stride. Clinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Clinton will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Clinton throws a low kick, looking for Yates's leg but Yates calmly moves out of range. Clinton throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clinton is looking to land body kicks. Yates slips under a jab. A left and a right from Yates both land. Nice combination. Yates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clinton circles away quickly and effectively. Clinton appears to be looking for a big counter. Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Clinton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clinton. Lucas Clinton has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Yates breaks from the clinch.
Clinton blocks a head kick by Yates.
Clinton throws out a loose jab but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clinton throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Clinton slips a jab and a cross from Yates.
Yates takes a kick to the side of the head. Clinton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An inside leg kick from Yates misses. Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Clinton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clinton. Clinton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clinton pushes Yates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Yates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.#T2# Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside. Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
#TD# Clinton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yates uses from the top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clinton pulls Yates in close to prevent any damage. Yates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clinton's guard.#SUB# Clinton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yates uses it to pass to side control.
Clinton tries to bench press Yates off him but Yates keeps the position. #T3# Clinton is working hard here to advance position. Clinton sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Clinton actively working from the bottom here. Yates is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2# Yates decides to stand up. Yates works over Clinton's head and body with a nice combination. Clinton misses the shot to the body. #T4# Some wild striking there from Yates.
Clinton is looking to land body kicks. Clinton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Yates moves out of range of the strikes. Despite the aggression on Yates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yates throws a half hearted mid kick. Yates tries to bum rush Clinton with a series of wild strikes but Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clinton scores with a spinning back kick! Yates avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Yates throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T5# Clinton throws the kick towards the body but Yates avoids it. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Clinton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yates lands a head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Clinton. Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Clinton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Clinton appears to be looking for a big counter. Yates moves out of range of the body kick. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates is looking for the big counter here.#T6# Clinton lands with a kick to the temple. Yates shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Yates throws a leg kick that misses. A big left from Clinton misses. Clinton throws a head kick that misses. Clinton dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Clinton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yates. Clinton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Yates moves out of range easily. Yates throws a nice looking combination but Clinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T7# Danga de danga de dang - Yates scores with a four punch combination! A punch combination from Yates misses. Clinton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Clinton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Yates moves out of range as Clinton throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clinton. Yates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clinton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Yates throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range. Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range. Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Yates misses with a double jab.
Clinton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Terrell Yates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8# Yates fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clinton is out of range. Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yates moves out of range of the body kick. Yates is looking to land body kicks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some wild striking there from Yates.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Clinton tries to counter by clinching up but Yates breaks away and moves out of range. A big left from Clinton misses. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Clinton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clinton. Clinton misses the shot to the body. Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T9# Clinton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yates scores with a one two! Clinton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Clinton throws the kick towards the body but Yates avoids it. Yates lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Yates moves out of range of the body kick from Clinton.
Clinton scores with a nice body kick.
Yates is looking to land body kicks. As Yates tries to get set, Clinton tries to push him back and clinch up but Yates manages to avoid the attempt. Yates thuds his shin into the meat of Clinton's side. The fighters circling - Clinton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Terrell Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Clinton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Clinton! Our winner, Lucas Clinton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1# Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keys. Clinton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clinton there as he acknowledges the shot. A jab from Keys misses. Keys misses with a wild combination.
Clinton misses with a hook. Keys tries to counter by closing the distance. Nice body punch from Clinton. Keys scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clinton in his tracks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton lands with an overhand left. Keys throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range. Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Clinton thumps Keys with a low kick.#T1# Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keys lands a glancing blow to the side of Clinton's head. Clinton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keys keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clinton. Clinton slips under a jab. Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Keys lands a body shot.
Keys throws a hook but Clinton blocks it. Clinton throws a hook to the side of Keys's head but Keys sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A head kick misses from Clinton. Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Keys moves out of range easily. Keys let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keys pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2# Clinton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keys throws the left hand but Clinton avoids the punch easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keys smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keys scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clinton doesn't seem bothered though. Clinton connects with a solid leg kick. Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Clinton is looking to counter punch. Keys lands with a right hand. Keys misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Clinton. Keys avoids a kick to the body.
Clinton throws a body punch but Keys moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Keys on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Keys throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton. Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Keys moves out of range easily. Clinton wants to slow Keys down by chopping away at his legs. Keys punishes Clinton's body with a nice straight punch. Clinton motions for Keys to come forward. Clinton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Good shot there by Clinton. Keys doesn't manage to clinch there - Clinton circles away.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keys slips a straight right by Clinton. Keys is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Keys keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clinton sets himself, and Keys steps forward looking for the clinch! Clinton avoids it this time. Keys throws a shot to the body.
#T4# Keys is looking to clinch. Keys swings away with a leg kick that misses. Clinton cracks Keys with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Keys throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Clinton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keys thumps Clinton with a low kick. Keys tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keys is out of range and Clinton settles back down. Keys wants to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch position. Keys misses with a hook
#CL# and Clinton counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Clinton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Clinton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Clinton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5# Keys trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clinton's guard.#SUB# Clinton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keys 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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Clinton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keys stacks Clinton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keys!#T6# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Keys taking a breather here. Keys trying to control the position but Clinton is working away. #SU2# Keys stands up. Keys moves to clinch but Clinton breaks away and Clinton counters with a straight right hand. Keys's corner calls for a 1-2. Keys obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T7# Keys connects with a leg kick. Keys walks into a straight right hand from Clinton. Keys looks to score with a jab to the body but Clinton is just out of range. Clinton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Keys jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keys moves out of range of the leg kick from Clinton. Clinton moves out of range as Keys strikes. A jab from Clinton misses. Keys chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clinton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keys thuds his shin into the meat of Clinton's side. Clinton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T8# Clinton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clinton moves out of range as Keys throws a body kick.
Clinton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keys moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Keys throws a counter combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clinton misses with a looping left. Keys misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming. Clinton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keys fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keys throws a poor cross that misses
and Clinton counters with a three punch combo that has Keys backing up. Keys nods at Clinton to acknowledge the strikes. Keys tries a head kick but it misses.
Keys misses with a hook to the body
and Clinton counters with a head kick. That will keep Keys thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CUT#It looks like Isaac Keys has been cut. Keys moves out of range as Clinton strikes. Keys throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T9# An inside leg kick lands from Clinton. Keys checks a leg kick nicely. Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Keys's shoulder, as Keys tries to avoid the shot. Clinton throws a body punch but Keys moves out of range. Keys throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Keys has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keys's defenses. A shot in the inside from Clinton. Keys leaning against his opponent.
Keys misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Keys is struggling to control the position. Keys pushes off an throws an elbow but Clinton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Clinton will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Isaac Keys's cut. That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Clinton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keys throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range. Keys throws a poor cross that misses
and Clinton counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Clinton slips a straight right by Keys. Keys tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keys avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keys uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clinton. A nice side step and Keys releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Clinton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keys. Clinton stalks Keys and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keys's face. Keys staggers backwards, shaken. Lucas Clinton is winning the standup battle so far. Keys swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1# A low kick from Clinton is predictable there and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keys slips a straight right by Clinton. Clinton slips a straight right by Keys. Keys checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keys throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clinton thinks about countering with a head kick. Clinton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Clinton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keys throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A chopping leg kick lands by Keys. Clinton lands a head shot.#T2# Keys avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton throws a sloppy head kick letting Keys counter with a right hand. Clinton lands a head kick. Keys smiles back at him and beckons him forward. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clinton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keys. That did some damage! Clinton throws a body punch but Keys moves out of range. Keys blocks a leg kick. Clinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Keys on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Clinton. A low kick from Keys misses #CL# and Clinton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3# Keys is trying to maintain a safe position but Clinton gets an underhook and turns Keys into the cage. Keys lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Keys fails to land. Keys missing with knees to the body.
Keys avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.#TD# Clinton pulls guard effortlessly. Clinton looking to control.
#SUB# Clinton has his foot on Keys's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keys works his way back into a safe position though. Keys must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Keys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Keys 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. Keys trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. #SUB# Clinton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keys has passed into half guard!
#T4# Clinton trying to hold on to Keys's head to control him but Keys postures up.
Keys is looking to take a break and control but Clinton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Keys stalling. Clinton is not content to let Keys control the position.#T5##SUB# Clinton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Keys passes into side control! Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't. Clinton is being controlled here. #SU2# Keys stands up. #T6# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Clinton feints and then cracks Keys's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keys down. Keys swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keys lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keys misses with a low kick.
Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keys manages to avoid it. Clinton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T7# Keys scores with a decent looking hook. Clinton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Clinton throws a low kick, looking for Keys's leg but Keys calmly moves out of range. Keys throws a big shot that misses. Clinton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Keys jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clinton throws a body shot but no joy. Keys thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Keys. Clinton does a little dance to reset his feet. Keys misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keys counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T8# Good work by Keys as he checks the leg kick. Keys was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Keys ducks under a wild hook from Clinton. Keys let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Clinton thows a leg kick but Keys checks it enabling Keys to counter with a crisp jab. Clinton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keys's head. A slow jab from Keys misses its intended target. Clinton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crunch! Clinton slams his shin into Keys's torso. Clinton tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Keys counter with a right hand. Keys is looking to chop away at Clinton's legs. Keys misses with a hook.#T9# Keys misses with a jab to the body
and Clinton counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clinton tried to score with a low kick but Keys checks it. Keys lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keys manages to avoid it. Keys gets off balance looking for a body kick and Clinton counters with a stiff right hand. Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keys throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clinton scores with a decent looking hook. Keys dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keys misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Clinton will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Isaac Keys's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keys throws out the jab. Keys throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keys is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keys tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Clinton avoids the body shot from Keys.
Keys thows a left - swing and a miss! Clinton avoids a low kick by using good footwork. As Keys looks to move away, Clinton throws a big counter combo but Keys just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keys. Keys avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton misses with the body kick and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keys throws a lazy head kick and Clinton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keys thinking. #T1# Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keys. Keys tries to clinch but Clinton moves out of range. Keys misses with an uppercut
and Clinton counters with a good low kick that Keys was not able to check. Keys tries to move into range but Clinton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Clinton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keys has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A jab from Keys misses. Clinton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clinton throws a leg kick but Keys moved away. Keys throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton. Keys throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Keys avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Keys throws a body shot but no joy. Keys with a nice calf kick. A jab from Keys misses. Keys clobbers Clinton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Clinton throws a front kick aimed at Keys's knee but Keys avoids it well. Keys's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Clinton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clinton throws a shot from downtown. Keys moves away and avoids it. Keys throws out a counter right but Clinton avoids it with no problem. Clinton misses with a body shot.
Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# Keys lands a body shot.
Keys does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Clinton throwing a counter right hand but Keys manages to avoid it. Keys checks a low kick from Clinton. Clinton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. An inside leg kick lands from Clinton. Clinton lands a right hook to the body.
Keys misses the shot to the body. #CL# Clinton gets a clinch. Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keys throws an elbow that misses.
#T4# Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keys just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clinton's brow. A battle for position here, against the cage. Nice body punch from Clinton. Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keys tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow. Clinton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keys stalls. #TD# Clinton jumps into guard, dragging Keys to the mat.
Keys trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Clinton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keys defends well.#T5# Clinton controls Keys momentarily but Keys frees himself. Keys wants to pass the guard but Clinton is keeping the position.#SUB# Clinton working for a triangle but Keys defends it easily.
#SUB# Clinton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keys can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Keys is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Clinton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7# Keys stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.#SUB# Clinton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Isaac Keys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Clinton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clinton looking to control.
#SUB# Keys avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Clinton has an active guard here but Keys has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T8# Keys prevents Clinton from improving his position. Lucas Clinton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keys is looking to advance position but Clinton won't allow it. Clinton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Well, if Keys 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.
#T9# Clinton is refusing to be controlled, as Keys sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Clinton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Clinton connects with an inside leg kick. Clinton swings away with a leg kick that misses. Clinton missing with a left hand there. Keys was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Clinton throws a hook to the side of Keys's head but Keys sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circling - Clinton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Lucas Clinton. Well Clinton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Isaac Keys! Isaac Keys bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Lucas Clinton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww shucks... :('. |
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Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1# Jackman cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clinton tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clinton to the ground. Clinton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Clinton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jackman takes one to the chin there. We've been hearing reports that Jackman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Good standup being displayed there by Clinton as he connects with a hook. Nice defenses there by Clinton. Clinton throws a lazy uppercut
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clinton throws a leg kick and Jackman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jimmy Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Clinton misses with a hook
#TD# and Jackman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackman. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. 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. Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clinton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Clinton has his foot on Jackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackman works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Clinton tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jackman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Clinton controls Jackman momentarily but Jackman frees himself. Jackman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Clinton is adopting a defensive guard. Jackman 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 working a defensive guard here.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clinton is keeping the position for now. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jackman has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jackman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Clinton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackman misses with a straight left. Clinton lunges at Jackman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackman's hand. Lucas Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackman misses with a hook
and Clinton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3# Jackman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackman lands a slapping body shot.
Jackman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clinton at a distance.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes. Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Clinton is looking for the big counter here. Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackman. Clinton throws a counter combo. Jackman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clinton has time to react. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clinton. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackman is defended easily by Clinton. Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackman. Clinton misses with a straight left. Jackman misses with a body punch
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jackman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clinton cracks Jackman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jackman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Clinton blocks a jab. Clinton throws out a counter right but Jackman avoids it with no problem. Clinton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackman to score with a decent uppercut. Clinton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jackman throws a big shot that misses. Clinton wants to counter with a clinch but Jackman pushes him away.#TD# Clinton gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Clinton wriggles free and stands up. #T5# Jackman misses with a hook. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clinton! But no joy. A combination from Clinton does no damage. Jackman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
It seemed like Clinton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A jab lands there for Jackman.#TD# Jackman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clinton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Clinton controls Jackman momentarily but Jackman frees himself. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Clinton keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully. #T6# Jackman distracts Clinton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Clinton looking for subs off his back but Jackman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jackman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clinton hang on? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clinton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Clinton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T7# Clinton working to try and regain half guard.
Jackman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clinton's face.
Clinton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# Jackman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clinton has picked Jackman up and slammed him! Jackman can't keep hold of the triangle and Clinton manages to pass to side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clinton slows the pace down. Jackman is trying to control Clinton's posture but Clinton avoids it. Jackman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clinton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8# Jackman is trying to control Clinton's posture but Clinton avoids it. Clinton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackman! Jackman is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jackman is working hard here to advance position. Clinton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackman is looking to escape. Clinton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9# Jackman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Clinton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackman is in real trouble.
Jackman wants to control his opponent's hands but Clinton gets his hands free. Clinton keeps control of the position easily here as Jackman tries to buck him off.
Clinton not allowing Jackman to control his hands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Jackman will probably get the nod. 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# Jackman misses with a looping right. Clinton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jackman throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range. Jackman staying out of range there. Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackman loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Clinton with the inside leg kick. Clinton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clinton there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Clinton enables Jackman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clinton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Clinton is looking to stand back up but Jackman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clinton. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB# Jackman 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. #SUB2# Clinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Jackman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jackman moves into full mount! Clinton won't be happy about that! Jackman landing shots from mount. Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jackman is landing with some decent strikes but Clinton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Jackman trying to control but Clinton is having none of it. Jackman looking to finish Clinton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clinton!#T2# Jackman scoring with strikes but Clinton is staying in there. Jackman looking to control and managing it successfully. Jackman looking to control but Clinton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jackman controlling the position easily from mount. Jackman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clinton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3# Clinton tries to hold on but Jackman pushes him away. Clinton is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackman has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Jackman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Clinton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Clinton! Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet. #SUB# Clinton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clinton passes into half guard. Jackman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clinton manages to pass to mount!
#T4# Jackman is desperately trying to improve his position but Clinton has a good base and remains in mount. Jackman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jackman tries to lock up and control but Clinton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Clinton controlling the pace for now. Jackman wants to hold on but Clinton pushes him away. Clinton tries to control but Jackman wriggling away. Clinton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5# Clinton trying to control but Jackman is having none of it. Jackman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jackman manages to regain half guard. Good work. Clinton slows the pace down in half guard. #T6# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Clinton is trying to control. Jackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jackman is trying to control but can't.
Clinton slows the pace down in half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jimmy Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jackman wants to improve his position but Clinton is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jackman ducks under a wild hook from Clinton.#T7# Clinton loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch. Clinton throws a leg kick which misses Jackman's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackman tries to avoid it. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Jackman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Clinton wants to stand back up but Jackman manages to pass into side control.
Jackman wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy. Clinton tries to bench press Jackman off him but Jackman keeps the position. Jackman landing a few strikes. #T8# Jackman lands a nice forearm strike. Jackman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Jackman wants to control but Clinton is keeping him busy. Jackman lands a nice forearm strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clinton keeps working. #SUB# Jackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clinton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jackman throws an elbow but Clinton slips to the side and avoids it well.#T9# You can see the frustration on Clinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jackman lands some shots froms side control.#SUB# Jackman is trying to get an arm triangle but Clinton is defending well. Jackman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clinton some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Clinton is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Jackman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Jackman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jackman dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Jackman misses with an uppercut
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackman throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick. Lucas Clinton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton slips under a jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackman is defended easily by Clinton. Clinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily. That kick from Clinton tenderised Jackman's leg. Jackman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. Clinton didn't expect that. Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jackman postures up and lands a big shot to Clinton's brow. Jackman scoring with some ground and pound. Clinton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackman is controlling him. Jackman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clinton's head. Jackman 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. #SUB2# Clinton is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Jackman trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. Jackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Clinton is trying to keep Jackman in close.
Clinton working a defensive guard but Jackman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jackman scores with a couple of short elbows. Clinton taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3# Jackman works to advance to full mount. Clinton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Clinton is trying to escape the mount.
Clinton holds on to Jackman as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Jackman with shots to the head and body - Clinton looks very uncomfortable down there. Jackman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jackman lands a big elbow. Jackman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clinton is looking to escape. #T4# Clinton taking shots to the head. Clinton is squirming around, avoiding Jackman's attempts to control the action. Jackman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Clinton tries to hold on but Jackman postures up. Lucas Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5# Clinton tries to reverse the position but Jackman maintains control. Jackman is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jackman landing strikes from the mount and Clinton is in trouble! Clinton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jackman with a couple of short strikes. Clinton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T6# Jackman lands a couple of good shots and Clinton has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Clinton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackman.
Clinton tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Jackman tightening his grip on Clinton, looking for the choke. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackman struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7# Clinton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Jackman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Clinton could be in trouble here!
Jackman 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. Jackman scores with punches and elbows. Clinton breaks Jackman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackman has Clinton pulled in close to control his posture. #T8##SUB# Jackman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Jackman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clinton defends it easily. Clinton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Clinton postures up.
Clinton is fighting to break Jackman's control of his arms but Jackman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jimmy Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9# Clinton stays in close to Jackman's body and controls the position. Jackman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clinton is one step ahead there. Clinton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jackman is pulling down on Clinton's head. It's preventing any offense from Clinton, at least for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Jackman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackman! Jimmy Jackman thanked the fans post fight for their support. Lucas Clinton spoke after the fight, saying 'Aww shucks... :('. |
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Event:
TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1# Clinton slips a jab from Stahl. Stahl throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Clinton. Stahl misses with a right hand and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Clinton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Clinton slips a jab from Stahl. Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Stahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. A shot to the liver by Stahl. Beautiful body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton throws the left hand but Stahl avoids the punch easily. Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Stahl lands a nice shot that snaps Clinton's head back.
Stahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton scores with a nice head shot. Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice uppercut. Paul Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Clinton. Stahl with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Clinton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Stahl sees coming a mile off. Stahl lands a jab to the nose. Stahl avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Clinton scores with a hook to the body. Stahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clinton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've been told by Stahl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2# Clinton lands a high kick!
Clinton keeps Stahl at a distance using the push kick. Stahl misses with a looping right. Stahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Stahl throws a right hand that misses
and Clinton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Stahl slips under a jab. Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stahl to score with a decent uppercut. Stahl looks to throw the jab but Clinton is out of range. Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance. Clinton is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Stahl. Clinton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahl. Stahl misses the body punch letting Clinton counter with a right hand. Stahl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Stahl tries to move into range but Clinton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick. Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stahl. Clinton lands with a nice combination. Stahl backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Stahl is rocked! Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton. Clinton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Clinton tries to move into range but Stahl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton throws a jab when Stahl was well out of range. Clinton misses with a body shot
and Stahl counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Clinton keeps Stahl at a distance using the push kick. Clinton avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Clinton throws a counter combo. Clinton avoids the body shot from Stahl.
It seemed like Clinton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stahl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clinton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stahl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stahl moves out of range of the body kick from Clinton.
Clinton misses with a head kick.
Stahl throws a body shot but no joy. Stahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clinton to score with a decent uppercut. Clinton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Stahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Clinton moves out of range of the strikes. Stahl seems to have got his legs back now. Clinton misses with a wild body shot. Stahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T5# Stahl throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot. Stahl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Clinton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clinton misses with a body punch
letting Stahl counter with a right hand. Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Clinton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clinton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Clinton throws a half hearted mid kick. Stahl thows a left - swing and a miss! Stahl walks into a jab. Clinton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stahl finds it's way round the side to connect with Clinton's head. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahl swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
#T6# Clinton throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Whack! Clinton lands a heavy head kick that drops Stahl. The ref tackles Clinton to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stahl was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lucas Clinton! Lucas Clinton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1# Clinton swings for the body but Namikaze moves out of range.
Namikaze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Clinton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Namikaze momentarily.
Namikaze fails with a takedown attempt. Clinton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namikaze. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Namikaze slips a straight right by Clinton. Namikaze with the counter takedown but Clinton avoids it easily.#T1# Namikaze shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense. That kick from Clinton tenderised Namikaze's leg. Namikaze is trying to keep his angry face on. Clinton throws a nice inside leg kick. Nice body punch from Clinton. A big right from Clinton misses. Namikaze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The crowd cheers as Clinton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namikaze doesn't seem phased though. Namikaze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namikaze somewhat. Lucas Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.#T2# Namikaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Clinton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Namikaze defending well as Clinton loads up on a big left hand. Namikaze feints the counter takedown. Clinton throws a leg kick but Namikaze sees it coming and checks it nicely. Namikaze wants to counter the offense by Clinton and move into the clinch position. A low kick from Clinton is predictable there #TD2# and Namikaze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Namikaze. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Namikaze controlling from the top position. Namikaze pushing down on Clinton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Namikaze wants to take a breather but Clinton is having none of it. Clinton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Clinton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clinton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3# Namikaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clinton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Clinton trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
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. Namikaze connects with a nice short shot to Clinton's temple. Namikaze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clinton defending well though. #SUB# Clinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. 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. Namikaze connects with a nice short shot to Clinton's temple. Namikaze throwing shots but Clinton is blocking nicely. Clinton is trying to maintain the position but Namikaze is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Clinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Clinton trying to control here.
Namikaze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Namikaze looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Namikaze wants to take a breather but Clinton is having none of it. Namikaze is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Namikaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Namikaze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Clinton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namikaze pulls his head out easily. #T5# Namikaze looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Clinton trying to hold on to Namikaze's head to control him but Namikaze postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Namikaze lands a nice short elbow. Ground and pound from Namikaze. Namikaze is keen to just control but Clinton is a slippery customer. Clinton wants to control but Namikaze is keeping busy.
#SUB# Clinton looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Clinton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Namikaze scores with a couple of nice shots. Namikaze trying to pass the guard but Clinton defending well. #SUB2# Namikaze wants to work for an arm triangle but Clinton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6# Namikaze wants to advance to full mount but Clinton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss. Namikaze distracts Clinton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Namikaze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Clinton is looking for a triangle here but Namikaze uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Namikaze trying to control the action but Clinton is working from the bottom. #T7# Namikaze scoring with punches and elbows. Clinton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Namikaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Clinton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namikaze pulls his head out easily. Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Clinton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Clinton trying to control but Namikaze postures up.
Namikaze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Namikaze trying to control from half guard but Clinton is working away. Namikaze lands strikes from half guard. Namikaze looks to land a strike but Clinton avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Namikaze scoring with some ground and pound. Namikaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Namikaze is looking to work some ground and pound but Clinton has wrist control. Clinton is trying to control the position but Namikaze postures up. Namikaze advances position into side control! Clinton can't do much from the bottom here. #T9# Clinton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Namikaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clinton has escaped the position, nice work there. Clinton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Namikaze throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Namikaze working the ground and pound. Namikaze scores with punches from side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Clinton lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Tanjiro Namikaze has been cut. Clinton dips to his left and cracks Namikaze with an uppercut!#ROC#Namikaze is rocked! Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namikaze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Namikaze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Clinton lands with an uppercut that bounces Namikaze off the cage and back into range. Namikaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him? Clinton throws a head kick that misses. Namikaze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clinton defends it well. Clinton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Clinton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Namikaze gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Clinton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Namikaze is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Clinton! During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Rubble clinches up against the cage. Rubble lands with a right to the head. Clinton tries to pull guard but Rubble won't allow it.
Clinton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rubble smiles and moves away.
Rubble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Rubble closes the distance and clinches. Clinton works on Rubble's body with a couple of short punches. Rubble scores with a shoulder strike. I was talking to Rubble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton. Rubble misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Clinton pulls Rubble into guard.
Rubble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Rubble passes into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Clinton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rubble trying to mount his opponent but Clinton defends it. #T1# Clinton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubble is working away from the top position though. Clinton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Rubble controlling the pace. Rubble trying to pass the guard but Clinton defending well. Rubble 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. Clinton trying to hold on to Rubble's head to control him but Rubble postures up.
Clinton is trying to get back to full guard. Rubble passes into side control, despite Clinton's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Clinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Clinton is looking to regain half guard here but Rubble keeps moving and retains side control. Clinton trying to control but Rubble flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Rubble gets his hands free as Clinton looks to control. What can Clinton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Clinton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Rubble is looking to control Clinton but Clinton is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3# Rubble not allowing Clinton to control his hands. Rubble wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy. I would not like to be Clinton right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Rubble is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Clinton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Clinton for a finish. Clinton wants to control his opponent's hands but Rubble gets his hands free. #SUB# Rubble is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Clinton has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rubble has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Clinton taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rubble doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Detritus Rubble! In his post fight interview, Detritus Rubble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Lucas Clinton was interviewed post fight and said 'Aww shucks... :('. |
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TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Tremors misses with a shot to the body and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tremors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Tremors. Clinton misses with a right hand and Tremors counters with a stiff right hand. Tremors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinton checks a leg kick. Jab, jab by Tremors - just one landing. Clinton cracks Tremors with a good jab. Tremors throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clinton is looking to score with low kicks. Clinton stuns Tremors with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Clinton with a hook. Clinton lands a leg kick that knocks Tremors off balance momentarily. Tremors throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Tremors on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Clinton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Tremors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clinton throws a front kick aimed at Tremors's knee but Tremors avoids it well. Clinton misses with a kick to the body.
Clinton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Tremors takes one on the button. Clinton lands a leg kick that knocks Tremors off balance momentarily. Tremors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clinton avoids the head kick by Tremors.
Tremors misses with a hook. Clinton tries to counter with a clinch but Tremors shakes him off and moves away. The crowd cheers as Clinton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tremors doesn't seem phased though. A nice leg kick lands there from Tremors. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tremors scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2# Clinton slips a straight right by Tremors. Clinton tries to clinch up. Tremors sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Tremors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tremors moves out of range of the body kick from Clinton.
Tremors jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Tremors throws a head kick that misses. Tremors misses the shot to the body. Clinton wants to counter with a clinch but Tremors pushes him away. Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Clinton throws a body kick that misses. #KD2# Clinton lands a big head kick that sends Tremors tumbling to the mat! Clinton takes a step backwards and waves Tremors back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tremors is rocked! Tremors throws a lazy head kick and Tremors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oh Tremors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A slapping leg kick lands for Tremors.
Tremors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clinton cracks Tremors with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tremors falls to his knees and Clinton doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Clinton! Lucas Clinton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Clinton. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clinton scores with a jab. Ferreira acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy. Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand. Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clinton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clinton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira. We've been told by Ferreira's head coaches at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ferreira avoids the head kick by Clinton.
Ferreira works Clinton's body with a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy. Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Clinton moved out of range. Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clinton manages to avoid it. Ferreira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range. Ferreira throws a combination that misses and Clinton counters with a thumping low kick. Ferreira misses with a wild body shot. Ferreira lunges at Clinton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clinton's hand. Ferreira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Clinton clinches with his opponent.
Clinton jumps guard but Ferreira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Clinton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferreira up against the cage. Clinton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses. Clinton stalling against the cage.
Ferreira wants to get back to striking at distance but Clinton won't allow it.
Clinton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferreira's elbow. Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton tries to pull guard but Ferreira forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Clinton. Ferreira takes an elbow to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Clinton. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira's brow. Ferreira stalling.
#T3# Clinton jumps guard but Ferreira stands there with Clinton around his waist. Clinton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the side of Clinton's head. Ferreira taking a breather. Ferreira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Clinton has Ferreira pressed against the cage, preventing Ferreira from circling away and getting back to striking at range. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton. Clinton misses with the head strike.
Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira controls the action.
Clinton tries a body shot but Ferreira blocks it.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.#T4# Clinton is trying to pull guard but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage. Ferreira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clinton up against the cage. Clinton tries to pull guard but Ferreira holds him up against the cage and eventually Clinton drops back down to his feet.
Ferreira takes an elbow to the forehead. Ferreira is stalling here.
Ferreira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ferreira for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.#T5##BC# Ferreira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton counters with a lovely shot to the body. Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Clinton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Clinton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira. Clinton throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira tries to avoid it. Clinton misses with a hook. Ferreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ferreira checks a leg kick. Clinton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferreira's head. Clinton tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira checks it.#T6# Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Clinton tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira checks it. Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Clinton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clinton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A shot to the body from Ferreira misses and Clinton counters with a stiff right hand. Ferreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clinton's head backwards. Ferreira misses with a straight right. Ferreira is looking to wear down Clinton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Clinton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira. Clinton on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A swing and a miss from Ferreira. Clinton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Ferreira punishes Clinton's body with a nice straight punch. Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance. Ferreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T7# Ferreira checks a leg kick. Clinton throws a leg kick enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick from Clinton lands but Ferreira takes it in his stride. Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab. Good leg kick by Clinton. Ferreira misses with a wild combination.
Clinton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ferreira throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range. Clinton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Clinton scores with a body shot.
Clinton scores with a head kick. Ferreira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T8# Ferreira misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferreira thuds a left hand into Clinton's body. Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clinton tries to counter by closing the distance. Clinton misses with a body kick. A quick step to the side and Ferreira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ferreira cracks Clinton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Clinton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clinton wants to counter with a clinch but Ferreira pushes him away. Clinton feints and then cracks Ferreira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferreira down. Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira lands a head shot. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Clinton takes a shot right to the bread basket. Clinton tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it. It looked like Ferreira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ferreira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clinton. Clinton obviously looking to wear him down.
#T9# Clinton is looking to score with low kicks. Ferreira throws the left hand but Clinton avoids the punch easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Clinton. Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Clinton throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira tries to avoid it. Clinton is looking to score with low kicks. Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Clinton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clinton looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming. Ferreira slips under a jab from Clinton. Ferreira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Clinton will probably get the nod. That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Clinton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range. Ferreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clinton. Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Clinton. Ferreira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clinton. Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Clinton is looking to chop away at Ferreira's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clinton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferreira takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses. Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Clinton throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton. Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clinton. Clinton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Clinton throws a nice head kick!
Clinton misses with a body kick. Ferreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clinton throws a low kick but Ferreira moves out of range easily. Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Ferreira blocks the leg kick.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses. Ferreira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2# Clinton throws a low kick but Ferreira avoids it. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clinton tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira checks it. Clinton looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming. Clinton throws a leg kick and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left and a right from Ferreira both land. Nice combination. Ferreira scores with a nice right hand.
Clinton throws a leg kick and Ferreira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Clinton is looking to land body kicks. A big right from Ferreira misses. #T3# Ferreira blocks a low kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target. Clinton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ferreira throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton. A nice leg kick from Clinton, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Clinton misses and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clinton motions for Ferreira to come forward. Clinton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Clinton connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off. Clinton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira moved away. Clinton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira. Ferreira misses the shot to the body. Nice shot lands for Clinton.#T4# Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Clinton throws a nice inside leg kick. Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Clinton saw that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clinton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clinton throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Clinton connects with a solid leg kick. Clinton tries to clinch but Ferreira moves out of range. Clinton lands a head shot.#T5# Clinton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ferreira checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target. Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Clinton. Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira. That snapped Clinton's head back.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body. Ferreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a hook but Clinton blocks it. Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira. Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton. Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clinton. Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Clinton manages to avoid it. Clinton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Romulo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far. Clinton misses with a low kick.#T6# Clinton throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily. Ferreira thuds his right hand into Clinton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ferreira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clinton. Clinton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreira counters with a two punch combo. Ferreira lands a jab-cross combination. Clinton scores with a shot to the body.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Left hook, right uppercut from Ferreira. Clinton misses with a leg kick and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T7# Clinton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferreira has time to react. Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Clinton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ferreira scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Clinton slams his shin into Ferreira's torso. Clinton throws a front kick aimed at Ferreira's knee but Ferreira avoids it well. Ferreira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira is just out of range. Ferreira cracks Clinton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clinton. Ferreira moves out of range as Clinton strikes. Clinton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T8# Ferreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A leg kick checked by Ferreira. It looked like Ferreira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Clinton throws a front kick aimed at Ferreira's knee but Ferreira avoids it well. Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Ferreira sets himself, and Clinton steps forward looking for the clinch! Ferreira avoids it this time. Clinton defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand. Ferreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Clinton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Clinton tries to score with a low kick but Ferreira moves his leg out of the way. Clinton lands with a straight right. Ferreira didn't see that one coming. Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ferreira misses with a straight right. #T9# Clinton tests Ferreira's chin there with a solid looking shot. Clinton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ferreira. Ferreira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira checks it. It looked like Ferreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ferreira throws a hook but Clinton blocks it. Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked letting Ferreira counter with a right hand. Ferreira misses with a hook
and Clinton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreira checks a leg kick. Clinton tries to land a leg kick but Ferreira saw it coming and moves away.
Clinton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferreira stuns Clinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Romulo Ferreira will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Clinton.
Ferreira connects with a nice looking jab.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreira checks a leg kick. Ferreira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ferreira lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Clinton. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a stiff right hand. Ferreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
Ferreira takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1# Ferreira takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses. Clinton throws a right and a left that Ferreira avoids nicely. Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch. Clinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Clinton takes one to the side of the head.
Ferreira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Ferreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Clinton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Ferreira counter with a right hand. Clinton misses with a low kick. Clinton throws a leg kick and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# A jab from Ferreira misses. Clinton throws a leg kick that misses. Ferreira looks to land a left hand but Clinton moved out of range nicely. Ferreira takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clinton manages to avoid it. As Ferreira backs off Clinton throws a huge counter combo but Ferreira manages to avoid it all. Ferreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ferreira lands with a nice body punch. A punch combination from Ferreira misses. Ferreira misses the shot to the body. Clinton throws a leg kick but Ferreira checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target. Clinton misses with the body kick and Ferreira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clinton, as that shot connected.
Ferreira misses the jab. Clinton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Clinton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clinton wants to counter with a clinch but Ferreira pushes him away. Clinton takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses. Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ferreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. Ferreira lands a jab to Clinton's midsection.#T4# Clinton throws a nice outside leg kick. Clinton moves out of range as Ferreira strikes. Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clinton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ferreira misses with a wild body shot. Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ferreira lands with a good body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Clinton misses with a leg kick and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut. Clinton tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira checks it. Clinton slips under a jab from Ferreira.#T5# Clinton thows a leg kick but Ferreira checks it enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab. Clinton throws a front kick aimed at Ferreira's knee but Ferreira avoids it well. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Clinton does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Clinton. That's going to slow Ferreira down. Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss! Clinton scores with a leg kick.
Clinton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Clinton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton. Clinton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.#T6# Clinton misses with a low kick.
Ferreira swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ferreira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away. Ferreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Clinton tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on. Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Clinton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clinton throws a leg kick and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ferreira checks a low kick from Clinton. Ferreira misses with a body shot.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy. #T7# Clinton tries to land a body kick and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clinton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Clinton loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch. Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira staying out of range there. Clinton swings away with a leg kick that misses. Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw. Clinton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira to score with a decent uppercut. Ferreira takes a shot right to the bread basket. Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T8# Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira. Ferreira backing away here, and Clinton unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clinton. Ferreira shrugs it off though. Clinton lands a head kick. Ferreira smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clinton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira. That did some damage! Ferreira checks the leg kick. Ferreira misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely. Clinton only half commits to the counter leg kick. Clinton throws a head kick that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Clinton. Clinton throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off. Clinton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ferreira scores with a hook. Clinton keeps Ferreira at a distance using the push kick. #T9# Ferreira throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range. Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it. Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Clinton scores with a nice body kick.
Clinton looks for the body kick but Ferreira saw that one coming. Ferreira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clinton scores with a leg kick.
Ferreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Ferreira. Clinton throws a leg kick and Ferreira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick. Clinton throws a leg kick that is checked letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
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 Romulo Ferreira. I think Ferreira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lucas Clinton! A relieved looking Lucas Clinton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1# Clinton throws a leg kick #TD# and Tess counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Clinton keeping moving, preventing Tess from controlling successfully. Tess works a leg free and moves into half guard. Tess 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. #SUB# Tess is working for a kimura but Clinton is defending it quite comfortably.
Clinton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Tess is trying to work for a kimura but Clinton is defending well.
#T1# Tess throwing shots but Clinton is blocking nicely. Clinton wants to get back to full guard. Tess seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Tess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Clinton wants to control but Tess is keeping busy and won't allow it. Clinton wants to get back to full guard. Clinton has hold of Tess's hands but Tess slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Tess trying to mount his opponent but Clinton defends it. Tess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Clinton tries to roll over but Tess keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Clinton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tess pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3# Tess connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tess scoring with strikes but Clinton is staying in there. Clinton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB# Clinton is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tess locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Clinton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brooke Tess! After the fight, Brooke Tess was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Lucas Clinton was interviewed post fight and said 'Aww shucks... :('. |
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