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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Clay pushes Mueller up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Clay jumps guard and drags Mueller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clay is looking to sweep but instead, Mueller has passed into half guard.
Clay tries to get to full guard but Mueller has control of the leg.
Clay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clay is continuing to stall.
Mueller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Clay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clay is looking to escape.
Mueller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clay controlling the position for now.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Clay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
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.
Mueller preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Clay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mueller, pushing him back against the cage.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Clay pulls guard effortlessly.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The adventures of Clay the control monster continue. Boring.
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.#T3#
Clay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clay holds on and takes a little breather.
Clay wants to sweep here but Mueller controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Clay takes the fight into the clinch.
Clay tries to land knees in the clinch but Mueller avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Clay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clay seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Clay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Clay clinches up with Mueller and pushes him back against the cage.
Mueller tries to work over Clay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mueller jumps guard but Clay stands there with Mueller around his waist. Mueller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clay prevents Mueller from breaking the clinch.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Clay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clay manages to end up in side control.
Clay works to advance to full mount. Mueller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mueller is bucking up trying to escape but Clay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Clay putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clay content just to control the position here.
Clay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Mueller is rocked!
Mueller tries to improve his position but instead Clay has taken his back!
Oh Mueller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mueller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clay on the ground.
Clay really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mueller.#T2##SUB2#
Clay working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mueller is doing well to defend. Clay seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mueller is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Dyer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dyer with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson wants to control but Dyer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Dyer and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
#T1##BC#
Dyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Dyer manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Dyer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Dyer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson is thwarting Dyer's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson looks winded!#T2#
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson prevents Dyer from improving his position.
Dyer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson stops Dyer from getting back to his feet.
Dyer trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Dyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dyer! #T3#
Jackson wants to control the pace but Dyer is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dyer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dyer shrugs it off. #SU2#
Jackson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Dyer kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dyer is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson trying to control but Dyer is having none of it.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Dyer manages to avoid easily.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Dyer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Dyer can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Dyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Dyer is trying to break free.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Dyer's takedown attempt.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jackson. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jackson rushes Dyer and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dyer regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerald Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dyer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dyer bucks up and tries to throw Jackson off but instead Jackson has got his back!
I would not like to be Dyer right now.
Dyer turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Dyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson 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#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SU2#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dyer to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyer is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson trying to control but Dyer is having none of it. #SU2#
Jackson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3##TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Dyer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson working away.
Dyer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jackson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dyer tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Dyer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Dyer is squirming around nicely.
Dyer is trying to stand up.#T4#
Dyer wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyer is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action. #ES#
Dyer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Dyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Dyer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dyer tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyer pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dyer is trying to buck Jackson off.
Dyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Dyer trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
Dyer is not content to let Jackson control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dyer is looking for a sweep.
Dyer is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dyer can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson staying calm.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dyer can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dyer.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dyer shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerald Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dyer moves out of range easily.
Dyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson distracts Dyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dyer's guard.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Jackson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Robredo moves into range and clinches up with Clay.
Robredo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robredo lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Clay is trying to pull guard but Robredo has him pressed against the cage.
Robredo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robredo working hard to break the clinch.
Robredo lands with a short shot to the head.
Robredo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robredo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clay backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Ray Clay has been cut.#KD2#
Robredo drops Clay onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Clay is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Clay is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robredo lands a big right hand that drops Clay! The killer instinct kicks in and Robredo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Robredo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Robredo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Clay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Clay keeps trying to improve his position.
Clay is stalling in the full guard.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Clay has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Clay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clay content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Clay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Clay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clay not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Clay trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Clay postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up.
Clay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Clay pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Clay has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Clay is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Clay is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Clay to work.
#TD2#
Clay decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Clay looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Clay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Clay postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends. #T1#
Clay in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Clay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Clay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Clay stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Clay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Clay advances to mount. #T3#
Clay landing strikes from the mount.
Clay with the ground and pound from mount.
Clay controlling from mount.
Clay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clay is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Clay controlling his opponent.
Clay dominating with strikes here.#SU2#
Clay get's back to his feet.
Ray Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clay is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Clay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Clay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Clay working the ground and pound effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Clay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clay punishing his opponent with strikes.
Clay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Clay lands a nice shot to the head.
Clay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Clay controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Clay is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Clay looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Clay scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clay 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ray Clay!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ray Clay!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ray Clay!
Ray Clay wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 622 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Clay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clay wants to stand but Kuznetsov has his arm trapped.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuznetsov's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay wants to stand but Kuznetsov is controlling his arm.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kuznetsov sneaks back into half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura but Kuznetsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuznetsov has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Clay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.
Clay working Kuznetsov over with strikes. #T3#
Well, if Clay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Clay passes to side control. #SUB2#
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Clay advances nicely into full mount.
Clay cracks Kuznetsov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Clay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Clay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.#CL2#
Clay moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Clay wants the takedown. Kuznetsov is fighting it off but Clay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuznetsov's guard against the cage.
Clay is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kuznetsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Clay advances to half guard.
Clay works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clay 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 breaks from Kuznetsov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Kuznetsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clay looking to finish Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuznetsov!#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Clay postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kuznetsov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kuznetsov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Clay!
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Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clay's waist but Clay gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side. #CL#
Clay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Herrera 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 has Herrera pressed against the cage, preventing Herrera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Clay has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Herrera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clay controlling the positon.
Clay doesn't have the hooks in and Herrera manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Herrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Clay pulls Herrera in close to prevent any damage.
Clay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clay is looking to stand up but Herrera isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clay controlling Herrera's posture.
Herrera trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Herrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Clay dives in and scores a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Herrera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Herrera wants to hit a switch here but Clay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Herrera there!
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Clay lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Herrera tries to improve his position but Clay has taken his back! Clay has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Herrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Clay pushes Herrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Clay!
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Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Monroe tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Monroe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Jackson tries for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
#T1#
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Monroe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Monroe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Monroe has worked his arm free - good work by Monroe!
Monroe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monroe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monroe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monroe! #REVR#
Jackson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Monroe prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson gets full guard.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Monroe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monroe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Jackson looks winded!
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monroe scoring with some ground and pound.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monroe cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Monroe with a nice head shot there.
Monroe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to keep Monroe in close.
#ES2#
Jackson has his feet on Monroe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monroe's guard.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Monroe is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Monroe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson. #SU2#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Monroe to stand up.
Shane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monroe is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Monroe is having none of it. #T2#
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Monroe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Monroe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
#TD2#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!#ES#
Monroe throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
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!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range. #CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Monroe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Monroe tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Monroe is defending well. #SU2#
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Monroe takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monroe enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monroe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Monroe kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monroe did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.#ES#
Monroe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Monroe back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Monroe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monroe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reid Monroe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Monroe has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Monroe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Monroe landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Monroe working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Jackson seems keen to control Monroe's posture.
Reid Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Monroe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monroe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Monroe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Jackson kicks Monroe off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Monroe gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Monroe manages to retain guard.#ES#
Monroe pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monroe quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Monroe pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
Monroe stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monroe to the mat! Monroe manages to get full guard. #ES#
Monroe pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reid Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monroe 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shane Jackson!
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