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Event:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcola, which made it look bad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcola.
Redcola moves away from the strike by Clay.
Redcola works the jab nicely.
Clay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redcola as he jumps to the side.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redcola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Redcola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Clay with that takedown attempt.
Clay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Redcola punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redcola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redcola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clay moves to clinch but Redcola breaks away
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcola cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Clay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redcola lands with a straight right. Clay didn't see that one coming.
Redcola looks to land a combination. Clay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redcola defends it nicely.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barry Redcola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcola lands a body shot.
Redcola connects with the punch.
Redcola lands a jab-cross combination.
Clay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Redcola to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Redcola has knocked Clay down with a huge combo! Redcola steps away and waves a wobbly Clay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Clay is rocked!
Redcola scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redcola jabs at Clay's body.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Redcola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD2#
Redcola lands a left and a right that send Clay crashing to the mat, dazed. Redcola thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redcola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
Redcola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redcola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redcola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Clay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clay won't allow Redcola to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Redcola has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clay is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Redcola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Redcola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Redcola 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#
Redcola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clay.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clay fails with the takedown
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redcola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcola thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Redcola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clay backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redcola counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Redcola. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Redcola lands with a nice body punch.
Redcola throws a one two combo.
A shot to the liver by Redcola. Beautiful body shot.
Clay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clay takes one to the side of the head.
Clay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcola counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redcola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clay tries for a takedown but Redcola circles away easily
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Redcola.
Clay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcola counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Redcola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howard Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcola lands a nice hook to Clay's body. Clay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clay walks into a straight right hand from Redcola.
Redcola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redcola thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Redcola scores with a four punch combination!
Redcola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Clay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola drops Clay with a big left hand! Clay is injured, injured bad! Redcola jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Redcola!
Barry Redcola looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Undefeated, Unphased, unstoppable. If i don't get a title shot, yer all nonces!'. |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay. #SUB2#
Clay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clay trying to control the position but Trismegistus is working away.
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay tries to move to mount but Trismegistus blocks the move with his legs.
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clay's best efforts.
Trismegistus wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Clay trying to pass the guard but Trismegistus defending well.
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay is thwarting Trismegistus's attempts to control the position.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Trismegistus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trismegistus trying to get back to full guard but Clay takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trismegistus is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to control but Trismegistus is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Clay postures up.
Trismegistus is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Clay pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
Clay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trismegistus is now in Clay's guard. A big mistake from Clay there, giving up the dominant position!
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Trismegistus is proving a slippery customer.
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Trismegistus landing some decent shots from guard.
Trismegistus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trismegistus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clay struggling a bit here.
Clay prevents Trismegistus from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Trismegistus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Trismegistus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Howard Clay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Trismegistus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trismegistus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Clay has gone for a leg lock! Trismegistus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clay's guard.#REVR#
Trismegistus scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Clay working for a triangle but Trismegistus defends it easily.
#T1#
Clay keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay trying to control the position.
Trismegistus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Trismegistus advances to mount.
Trismegistus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Trismegistus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clay tries to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Clay 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.
Trismegistus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trismegistus looking to control but Clay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trismegistus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Trismegistus fails to move to back control.
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clay is looking to escape. #T3#
Clay working to try and regain half guard.
Yojizo Trismegistus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay is still trying to improve position.
Trismegistus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clay looks a forlorn figure.
Trismegistus working Clay over with strikes here.
Trismegistus landing punches.
Trismegistus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trismegistus lands a big shot there that rocks Clay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Clay is rocked!#T4#
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Clay to control.
Trismegistus postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Clay out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Trismegistus goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yojizo Trismegistus!
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Buakaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
As Buakaw tries to get set, Clay tries to push him back and clinch up but Buakaw manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Clay forces Buakaw back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Buakaw breaks the clinch.
Buakaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buakaw works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buakaw.#CUT2#It looks like Howard Clay has been cut.#KD2#
Buakaw drops Clay with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clay looks back up at him and smiles so Buakaw waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buakaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buakaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Buakaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clay sprawling to the canvas! Clay rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buakaw finish him?!
#ROC2#Clay is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Buakaw as he connects with a hook.
Oh Clay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clay seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buakaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay.
Buakaw 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.#T1#
Buakaw is looking to escape.
Buakaw is controlling Clay's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Clay is looking to advance position but Buakaw won't allow it. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Buakaw is trying to stand.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clay moves into full mount! Buakaw won't be happy about that!
Clay trying to control but Buakaw is having none of it.
Buakaw prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Buakaw is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action.
Clay with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Buakaw holds on for dear life, controlling Clay's posture momentarily.
Buakaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Clay prevents Buakaw from improving his position.
Buakaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buakaw is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buakaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Buakaw is retaining full guard.
Clay passes into half guard.
Buakaw tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buakaw keeps working.
Buakaw keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clay wants to control but Buakaw is keeping him busy.
Buakaw is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES2#
Buakaw manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buakaw walks away with a smile on his face. Clay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banchamek Buakaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howard Clay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Clay blocks a head kick by Buakaw.
Buakaw scores with a shot to the body.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Buakaw throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Clay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
Clay trying to move into half guard but instead Buakaw has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Howard Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buakaw stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buakaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Clay stops Buakaw from passing to mount.
Clay is looking to regain half guard here but Buakaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Clay is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Buakaw stands up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buakaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Buakaw connects with a crisp jab.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Buakaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay moves forwards but Buakaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buakaw tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw misses with a two punch combination.
Clay checks the leg kick.
Buakaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buakaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howard Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Clay wants to clinch.#CL#
Clay rushes Buakaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Buakaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buakaw working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Clay tries to pull guard but Buakaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buakaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Clay is working for takedown but Buakaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buakaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clay fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Buakaw lands a head shot.
Clay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buakaw misses with a low kick.
Buakaw lands the left hand.
Clay blocks a head kick by Buakaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buakaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banchamek Buakaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Clay's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Buakaw throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Clay stumbling backwards into the cage! Clay bounces back off the cage towards Buakaw, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Buakaw lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Buakaw celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Banchamek Buakaw! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Zukowski moves forwards but Clay connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay defending well as Zukowski loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Clay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zukowski misses with a double jab.
Zukowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zukowski slips under a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zukowski working away.
Clay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clay wants to control but Zukowski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SU2#
Zukowski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zukowski ducks under a wild hook from Clay.#CL2#
Zukowski moves into the clinch.
Clay misses with a body punch.
Zukowski has a couple of punches blocked by Clay.
#TD#
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Clay has Zukowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Zukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Zukowski from controlling successfully.
Clay pulls Zukowski in close to prevent any damage.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zukowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zukowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zukowski's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zukowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clay wants to control but Zukowski is keeping him busy. #T3#
Zukowski tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Clay is pressing down on Zukowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zukowski is holding on for now.
Zukowski punching from the bottom.
Zukowski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zukowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zukowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zukowski is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zukowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Clay controls Zukowski momentarily but Zukowski frees himself.
Clay is really struggling to control Zukowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Clay has his foot on Zukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zukowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay pulls Zukowski in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Zukowski defends easily.
Zukowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franciszek Zukowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franciszek Zukowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franciszek Zukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zukowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zukowski.
Zukowski tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Zukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zukowski lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Zukowski closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zukowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clay takes a swing at Zukowski's ribcage but misses.
Zukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay, which made it look bad. #T1#
Clay dodges the punch combination from Zukowski.
Howard Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Zukowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Zukowski slips the punch.
Zukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zukowski tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Howard Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay throws the left hand but Zukowski avoids the punch easily.
Zukowski slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Zukowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Zukowski scores with a takedown into Clay's guard.#T2##SUB#
Clay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Zukowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Zukowski drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Zukowski off! Zukowski jumps back into Clay's guard.
Clay trying to control the position.
#T3#
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franciszek Zukowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay misses with a hook. Zukowski ducked under it nicely.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Zukowski's head but Zukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zukowski throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zukowski instigates a clinch. #T4#
Clay jumps guard but Zukowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zukowski smiles and moves away.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Zukowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Zukowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clay manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franciszek Zukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zukowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Zukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zukowski is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay tries to get to full guard but Zukowski has control of the leg.
Clay has a hand on Zukowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zukowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franciszek Zukowski'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#
Clay throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Zukowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zukowski.
Clay wants to sweep here but Zukowski controlling him for the moment.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zukowski wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay is trying to control the position but Zukowski postures up.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski wants to get back to his feet but Clay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clay trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
Zukowski wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zukowski working a defensive guard here.
Zukowski is trying to hold Clay in close to prevent damage but Clay has managed to pass into half guard.
Clay is trying to control. Zukowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay controlling the pace.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Zukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howard Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zukowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Zukowski is working away.
Zukowski wants to control but Clay is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zukowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Zukowski defends the submission attempt.
Zukowski is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zukowski keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zukowski fails to land the takedown.
Zukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Zukowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zukowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.#T4#
Zukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
And Zukowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zukowski.
Zukowski throws out a powerful jab.
Zukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay sets himself, and Zukowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Clay avoids it this time.
Zukowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clay misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Clay gets caught flat footed, as Zukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franciszek Zukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Zukowski defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franciszek Zukowski.
I've got Zukowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
MMAH 93
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rahmanko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahmanko circles away.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahmanko.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Rahmanko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Rahmanko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahmanko throws a strike but Clay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Rahmanko is proving a slippery customer.
Rahmanko postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahmanko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahmanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rahmanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahmanko's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Clay wants to control from the top but Rahmanko keeps moving.
Clay advances position into side control!
Clay passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rahmanko! #SUB2#
Rahmanko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clay.
Rahmanko tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Clay looking to isolate an arm here. Rahmanko doesn't see it coming and as Clay extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Clay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Clay! |
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Event:
MMAH 87
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Clay takes the fight into the clinch.
Clay lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Clay gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Clay is controlling Lamb's posture.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Lamb defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Lamb won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay working a defensive guard but Lamb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clay struggling a bit here.
Clay manages to get back to half guard.
Clay moves into full guard.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lamb is stalling in the full guard.
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up. #T2#
Clay wants to sweep here but Lamb controlling him for the moment.
Lamb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamb's guard. #REVR#
Clay wants to pass the guard but Lamb is keeping the position.
Clay is pushing down on Lamb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamb is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamb trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Lamb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Lamb defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Clay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Lamb manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lamb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Clay postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lamb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clay, into his guard. #REVB#
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamb's guard. #REVR#
Clay trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Lamb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Howard Clay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Clay moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lamb ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lamb no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamb has Clay pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb trying to control the position.
Clay trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lamb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clay has Lamb in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Lamb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb is proving a slippery customer.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Lamb drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Lamb off! Lamb jumps back into Clay's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clay is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamb looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamb. Lamb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3##TD2#
Lamb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lamb drops back looking for a leg! Clay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clay manages to kick Lamb off! Lamb jumps back into Clay's guard.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing Lamb from standing up. #SUB#
Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Clay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Lamb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Lamb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamb is in Clay's guard.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Clay trying to pass the guard but Lamb defending well.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Lamb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay is really struggling to control Lamb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lamb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay wants to take a breather but Lamb is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Lamb controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lamb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay.
Lamb is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamb gets full guard.
Clay trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay stops Lamb from standing up.
Lamb seems keen to control Clay's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lamb feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Clay tries to clinch there but Lamb circles away.
#TD#
Clay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lamb!
Lamb is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamb keeps working. #SUB#
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Clay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lamb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lamb tries to buck Clay off but Clay is having none of it.#T4#
Lamb sneaks back into half guard.
Clay frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lamb has given up his back.
Clay tries to keep control of the position but Lamb is staying busy.#SUB#
Lamb is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Clay gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lamb defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Clay gets his hands free as Lamb looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clay 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Clay! |
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Event:
MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Clay misses with a takedown attempt
and Blakkendecker counters with a nice body shot.
Blakkendecker loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
Clay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blakkendecker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Blakkendecker.
Clay moves away from the strike by Blakkendecker.
Blakkendecker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blakkendecker counters with a nice uppercut.
Stan Blakkendecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Clay.#CL2#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Clay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Clay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blakkendecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blakkendecker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clay is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blakkendecker's guard. #REVB#
Blakkendecker wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay stands and throws Blakkendecker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Clay has an Americana. Blakkendecker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clay is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clay hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Howard Clay! |
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Event:
MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Clay forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Clay prevents a body shot from Snake.
Stalling in the clinch from Clay.
Snake digs a right hand underneath Clay's ribcage. Clay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clay tries a body shot but Snake blocks it.
Snake swings wildly with an uppercut but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay scores with a hook to the body.
Clay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
Snake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Clay successfully pulls guard.
Snake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snake won't allow Clay to sweep him here.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay controlling the position.
Snake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clay's head.
Snake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Clay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snake defends it easily.
Clay controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Clay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snake being controlled here momentarily.
Snake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there. #T2#
Snake is pulling down on Clay's head to control his posture.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Clay postures up.
Snake keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Clay passes Snake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Clay is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Clay is working for a kimura but Snake is defending it quite comfortably.
Clay is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay is looking to advance position but Snake won't allow it.
Snake punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Snake punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is not content to let Clay control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Clay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Snake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Snake.
Snake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Snake feints a counter leg kick.
Snake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Clay clinches. #TD#
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clay looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Snake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snake keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Snake should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Clay wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake looking to control.
#SUB#
Clay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay forces his way into half guard.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
Clay wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake is controlling Clay's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Snake is looking to control Clay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Clay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snake is looking to control Clay's arms but Clay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snake has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Clay.
Snake is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Snake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Snake sits in half guard.
Clay trying to control here.
Clay is doing well to control the position and prevent Snake from advancing to side control.#T4#
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Clay controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snake's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Snake is pulling down on Clay's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Clay dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Snake tries to keep at a distance but Clay has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Snake misses with a low kick. #TD#
Clay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Snake is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to control but Clay postures up.
Clay passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Snake! #SUB#
Clay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Snake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snake and Clay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Snake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clay is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
David Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Clay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clay jumps into side control!#T3##SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clay controls the position.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clay is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Snake is trying to escape and Clay transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Snake is forced to tap! Nice work there by Clay! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Howard Clay! |
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Event:
MMAH 72
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Clay takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Epharez wants the takedown. Clay is fighting it off but Epharez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clay's guard against the cage.
Epharez looking to pass the guard.
Epharez trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Epharez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Epharez tries to get out of the position.
Epharez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
Epharez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Epharez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epharez bucks up and tries to throw Clay off but instead Clay has got his back!#SUB2#
Clay is working for a rear naked choke. Epharez is not defending it well and Clay has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Epharez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Epharez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Clay! |
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Event:
Predator Fight Nights 1
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Slabakov throws a head kick that misses.
Slabakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Slabakov misses with a body shot.
As Slabakov tries to get set, Clay tries to push him back and clinch up but Slabakov manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Slabakov.
Slabakov throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Slabakov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Slabakov gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
Slabakov trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Clay jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clay holds on and takes a little breather.
Slabakov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Clay drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Clay as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Slabakov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Clay! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Howard Clay! |
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