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Event:
NYF Fight Night 62
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clay swivels and escapes.
Clay stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Clay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Clay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns feints the counter takedown.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay, which made it look bad.
Ross Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burns.#CL#
Clay closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.#TD2#
Burns pulls Clay into guard.
#SUB2#
Burns has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Clay stands up from Burns's guard - Clay perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Burns.#T2##CL2#
Burns pushes Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
Clay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns is trying to drag Clay to the mat but Clay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns is working Clay over against the cage.#TD2#
Burns pulls guard.
Burns wants to control but Clay passes easily into half guard.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Burns is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns trying to get back to full guard but Clay takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burns is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Burns wants to control but Clay is having none of it.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
Clay scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Clay's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Clay looking to isolate an arm here. Burns 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 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ross Clay!
Ross Clay took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Clay tries for a takedown but Martensson circles away easily
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Clay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martensson did well to prevent Clay getting side control.
Martensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martensson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martensson.#SUB2#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martensson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard. #REVB#
Martensson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard. #SUB2#
Martensson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clay is just riding it out for now. Martensson eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Martensson is looking to advance position but Clay won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Martensson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Clay could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Martensson has cracked it and Clay is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Martensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesper Martensson!
Ross Clay was interviewed post fight and said 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Clay clinches.
Nielsen is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nielsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
Clay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nielsen.
#CL#
Clay forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Clay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nielsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielsen.#T1##TD#
Clay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Clay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nielsen wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Clay forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Nielsen feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Nielsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Nielsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen has his feet on Clay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Clay misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nielsen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Clay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Nielsen controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Clay wanted to stand there but Nielsen had control of the position.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clay being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Clay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Clay.
Clay is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Clay is defending well. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Nielsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Nielsen looks to clinch
and Clay counters with a one-two to the body.
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Clay.
#CL2#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nielsen is trying to trip Clay. He has hold of a leg but Clay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nielsen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clay has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nielsen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
Nielsen is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nielsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Nielsen with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Nielsen is working an open guard so Clay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Clay shoots in and gets a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Nielsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Nielsen tries to stand but Clay is controlling from the bottom.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nielsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Nielsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Nielsen rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Clay pulls guard successfully.
Nielsen stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Clay is working away. #T4#
Nielsen working the body and head with strikes.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Clay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nielsen landing strikes from the mount and Clay is in trouble!
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay blocking the ground and pound.
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 Ross Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Clay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clay wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Nielsen stands up and beckons Clay to join him on the feet. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nielsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nielsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nielsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Clay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Nielsen stands and steps away. Clay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ross Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Nielsen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clay controls his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Mathew Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Clay is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clay avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nielsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Nielsen!
In defeat, Ross Clay stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clay misses with a head kick.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Clay manages to step out the way in time.
Clay closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Clay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clay.
Harris with the counter takedown but Clay avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris landing with the ground and pound.
Harris is working Clay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Clay is rocked!
Harris stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Clay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris works over Clay with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris gets to his feet and stands over Clay, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Clay felt that one! Harris unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Clay from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zayn Harris!
Ross Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Schamlc moves into the clinch.
Clay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schamlc just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Schamlc tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clay defends well and Schamlc ends up having to push Clay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clay is trying to break free.
Schamlc is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schamlc looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deni Schamlc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schamlc pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clay jumps guard but Schamlc stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schamlc - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clay tries to break free but Schamlc pushes him back against the cage.
Schamlc will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clay up against the cage.#T1#
Clay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schamlc is trying to break free.
Clay tries to pull guard but Schamlc won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Clay.
#BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Schamlc shoots in.#CL#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Schamlc. Schamlc maintains the clinch.
Clay is trying to break the clinch but Schamlc has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Schamlc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schamlc is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clay goes for a takedown attempt but Schamlc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Clay has Schamlc up against the cage in a clinch.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schamlc to keep the fight standing.
Clay tries to land knees in the clinch but Schamlc avoids the damage to the body.
Schamlc misses with an elbow over the top.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Schamlc has Clay pressed against the cage, preventing Clay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schamlc works on Clay's body with a couple of short punches.#T3##TD#
Schamlc decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schamlc holds on and takes a little breather.
Schamlc keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Schamlc looking for a sweep. Not yet Schamlc, not yet. #SUB#
Schamlc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schamlc seems keen to control Clay's posture.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Schamlc.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schamlc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clay wants to control from the top but Schamlc keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schamlc fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay throws a head kick but Schamlc moves out of range.
Clay tries to clinch but Schamlc moves away
enabling Schamlc to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schamlc.
Clay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Schamlc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clay with a poor takedown
and Schamlc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Schamlc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big left from Clay misses.
Clay avoids the head kick by Schamlc.
#TD2#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schamlc has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Schamlc is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schamlc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Schamlc wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Schamlc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Schamlc manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Schamlc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schamlc is defending well.
Schamlc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schamlc's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schamlc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schamlc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Schamlc missing with knees to the body.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schamlc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schamlc wants a takedown but no success here.
Clay stops a takedown attempt from Schamlc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deni Schamlc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Clay wants a takedown.
Schamlc tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Schamlc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schamlc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schamlc keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Clay stands up from Schamlc's guard - Clay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schamlc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schamlc avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Clay is looking to break free of the clinch but Schamlc has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Schamlc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay has Schamlc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schamlc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clay tries to pull guard but Schamlc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schamlc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Schamlc wants to break free but Clay has control.
#TD#
Schamlc pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schamlc pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Schamlc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deni Schamlc dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Schamlc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Schamlc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schamlc avoids it really well and circles away.
Schamlc shoots for a takedown but Clay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Schamlc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deni Schamlc. 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.
Clay tries to bum rush Schamlc with a series of wild strikes but Schamlc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clay throws a nice head kick!
Schamlc shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Schamlc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schamlc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schamlc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schamlc dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clay is pushing Schamlc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Schamlc moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Schamlc drives through and clinches with Clay against the cage.
Clay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Schamlc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schamlc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clay smiles and moves away.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt - Schamlc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schamlc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay but Clay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Schamlc has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Schamlc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for Schamlc on that attempt.
And Clay tries to counter it with a takedown but Schamlc pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Schamlc throws a leg kick but Clay sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Clay shoots in and bounces Schamlc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Schamlc is keeping the position.
Clay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schamlc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schamlc managing to control the position.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Schamlc is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schamlc seems keen to control Clay's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schamlc continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ross Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deni Schamlc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schamlc.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schamlc 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deni Schamlc!
Ross Clay spoke after the fight, saying 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Clay lands a head kick. Backwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Bruce Backwell has been cut.
Backwell throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Clay counters by clinching up.
Clay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Backwell tries to pull guard but Clay holds him up against the cage and eventually Backwell drops back down to his feet.
Backwell stalling in the clinch but Clay improves position.
Backwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Backwell to keep the fight standing.
Backwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Backwell is trying to pull guard but Clay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Backwell tries to pull guard but Clay won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Backwell. 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.#TD2#
Clay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Backwell is looking to get back to is feet but Clay passes into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clay taking a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backwell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Clay landing a few strikes.
Backwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Backwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backwell is pushing Clay's head away, looking to escape. Clay manages to hold on to the position though.
Clay wants to control but Backwell is keeping him busy.
Backwell stops Clay from passing to mount.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Backwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backwell wants to get back to his feet but Clay drags him back down.#T2#
Clay controls the position.
Clay prevents Backwell from escaping the position.#SU2#
Clay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Clay darts in and clinches Backwell up against the cage.
Backwell is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.#BC2#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backwell throws a good cross that connects.
Bruce Backwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Backwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Clay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay advances to full mount.
Backwell is trying to stand.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backwell tries to buck Clay off but Clay takes his back!
Backwell wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Backwell staying busy and making it hard for Clay to control.
Backwell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Clay tries to get the hooks in deep but Backwell pushed the leg off.
Clay trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Backwell doesn't escape.
Backwell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Clay looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Backwell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Backwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay throws a counter combo.
Bruce Backwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Backwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clay has time to react.
Backwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay shoots for a double leg takedown but Backwell sprawls well. He's pushed Clay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Backwell leaves Clay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Backwell throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Clay counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
Backwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Backwell defends it nicely.
Bruce Backwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backwell scores with a body shot.
Clay is breathing heavily.#T1#
Backwell moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Backwell tries to avoid it but Clay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Backwell to the ground. Backwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Backwell throws a series of punches but Clay avoids them all with ease.
Backwell feints a jab promting Clay to slip. Backwell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bruce Backwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Backwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay with the counter takedown but Backwell avoids it easily.
Backwell throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
Clay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Backwell gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
Backwell tries to pull guard but Clay holds him up against the cage and eventually Backwell drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Backwell.
Backwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Backwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.#T2#
Backwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clay jumps guard but Backwell stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Backwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Backwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Backwell to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Backwell pulls Clay into guard.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backwell is keeping the position for now.
Backwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Backwell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ross Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Backwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay throws a wild body kick that Backwell sees coming a mile off.
Backwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Backwell.
Clay dodges the punch combination from Backwell.
Clay feints the counter takedown.
Backwell throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clay or perhaps it was just good defense by Backwell, which made it look bad. #T4#
A punch combination from Backwell misses.
No joy there for Backwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Backwell is trying to pull guard but Clay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Backwell is looking to control Clay's arms but Clay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Backwell has his back to the cage.
Backwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Backwell tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Clay.
Clay fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Backwell pulls Clay into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Backwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Backwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Backwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Backwell dodges the punch combination from Clay.
#CL2#
Clay instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Clay gets control of Backwell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Backwell wants to stand and escape but instead Clay has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Backwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Backwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clay is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Backwell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clay manages to pass to side control.
Clay wants to take a breather but Backwell is having none of it.
Backwell is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Clay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Backwell to stand up.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backwell misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Clay darts in and clinches Backwell up against the cage.
Clay is working for takedown but Backwell is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clay tries to pull guard but Backwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Clay drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Backwell is trying to stall.
Clay prevents a body shot from Backwell.
Clay misses with some punches.
#TD#
Backwell pulls Clay into guard.
Clay is standing up over Backwell. Backwell looks to escape but Clay dives into side control.
Backwell tries to escape but Clay is in control.
Clay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Backwell is avoiding damage well.
Backwell wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Clay tries to move to mount but Backwell blocks the move with his legs.
Clay prevents Backwell from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Backwell is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Backwell. Those never looked like landing.
Backwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Backwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Backwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay fails to pull guard.
Bruce Backwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Clay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Backwell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Clay! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Suarez darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Clay has Suarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Suarez.
#BC#
Suarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Anderson Suarez has been cut.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Clay has Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Suarez is trying to pull guard but Clay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Suarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Suarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clay.
Suarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Clay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.
Clay throws a fast counter high kick but Suarez manages to duck under it in time.
Clay lands a big right hook! Suarez looks hurt but is still standing! Clay lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Suarez falls down and Clay dives in with a huge hammer fist! Suarez's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Clay runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ross Clay! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Judyawon looks to land a combination. Clay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Ross Clay has been cut.
Judyawon goes for a double leg but Clay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clay continues to drive forward.
Judyawon tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay leaves Judyawon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clay is looking to counter the offense by Judyawon and move into the clinch.#TD#
Clay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Judyawon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clay is in Judyawon's guard.
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judyawon trying to control the position.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SU#
Clay gets to his feet. Judyawon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judyawon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judyawon shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tisoyskie Judyawon.
Clay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judyawon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clay as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Judyawon tries to sprawl but Clay drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Judyawon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Judyawon looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay cracks Judyawon with a solid left hand.
Clay is in close to Judyawon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Clay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Judyawon, up you get!
Judyawon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clay checks it well. #T3#
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judyawon as he avoids it easily.
Judyawon dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Judyawon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Judyawon scores with a jab to the body.
Judyawon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judyawon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Clay counters by clinching up. #TD#
Clay jumps into guard, dragging Judyawon to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay striking off his back but it's not causing Judyawon any problems. #T4##ES#
Clay has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Judyawon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Clay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Judyawon's half guard.
Clay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judyawon for as long as he can get away with.
Judyawon is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Clay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Judyawon tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Clay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Judyawon is rocked!#CL#
Clay drives through and clinches with Judyawon against the cage.
Judyawon is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Clay darts in and clinches Judyawon up against the cage.#TD#
Clay drags the fight down to the ground.
Judyawon seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Judyawon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Judyawon looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Clay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Judyawon shoots in for a double leg but Clay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Judyawon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.#TD#
Judyawon gets caught flat footed, as Clay shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Judyawon is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Clay has latched onto it... Big trouble! Clay pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Judyawon is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Clay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ross Clay!
The defeated Tisoyskie Judyawon had this to say: 'His good i want a rematch'. |
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