PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jules Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In The Air Tonight. Jules Clement has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clement
vs
Zaromskis

176 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

176 cm
29
169 lbs
13 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jules Clement!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gegard Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Clement throws a sloppy head kick and Zaromskis moves out of range easily.
Clement throws a solid leg kick but Zaromskis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clement.
Clement needs to keep his hands up - Zaromskis had a free shot at his head there.
Zaromskis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clement manages to avoid it.
Clement swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clement throws a body kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaromskis scores with a shot to the side of Clement's head.
Clement is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaromskis is defending well for now.
Zaromskis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaromskis tries to work over Clement's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clement lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis has a couple of punches blocked by Clement.
Clement pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zaromskis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis managing to block the knees to the body from Clement.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaromskis.
Clement blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaromskis is trying to break the clinch but Clement is controlling him.
Zaromskis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clement tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaromskis avoids it.
Zaromskis misses with the head strike.
Zaromskis has a couple of punches blocked by Clement.
Clement pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaromskis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clement trying to land knees to the body.
Clement misses with a knee strike.
Zaromskis lands with a short shot to the head.
Clement jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaromskis walks away with a smile on his face. Clement gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clement misses with a leg kick
and Zaromskis counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaromskis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clement.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clement misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Clement misses
and Zaromskis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaromskis scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaromskis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaromskis lands a slapping body shot.
Zaromskis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Zaromskis lands.
Clement takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaromskis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaromskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaromskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Clement misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clement gets tackled into the cage by Zaromskis. Zaromskis maintains the clinch.
Clement connects with a knee to the head.
Zaromskis is trying to force a seperation but Clement has the dominant position.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaromskis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaromskis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clement has time to react.
Clement throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis scores with a head kick. Clement tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zaromskis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clement momentarily.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Clement moves out of range easily.

Clement moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clement slips a straight right by Zaromskis.
Clement wants to slow Zaromskis down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clement connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaromskis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clement doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Zaromskis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaromskis tests Clement's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Clement moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clement.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaromskis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clement trying to control the position but instead, Zaromskis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clement into the cage.
Zaromskis swings wildly with an uppercut but Clement uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Zaromskis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick from Clement.
Zaromskis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clement throws a low kick but Zaromskis moves out of range easily.
Clement steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clement.
Zaromskis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaromskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clement if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaromskis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaromskis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clement.
Zaromskis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clement's calf.
Zaromskis shoots in and drives through. Clement sprawls well.
Clement uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Clement attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clement at a distance.
Jules Clement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaromskis scores with a head kick. Clement tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clement tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clement - that will leave a mark!
Clement with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clement throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaromskis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaromskis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clement was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaromskis.
A clash of legs there as Zaromskis blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaromskis checks a leg kick.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
Zaromskis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaromskis throws a low kick, looking for Clement's leg but Clement calmly moves out of range.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaromskis lands with a cross.
Clement lands a nice hook to Zaromskis's body. Zaromskis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clement.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clement bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clement keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaromskis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clement thumps Zaromskis with a low kick.
Clement keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clement misses with a head kick.
Zaromskis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis lands with a shot to the body.
Clement throws a head kick but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaromskis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaromskis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement is looking to chop away at Zaromskis's legs.
Clement with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clement moves out of range of the body kick.
Clement looks to land a body kick but Zaromskis moved away.
Zaromskis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clement throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaromskis missing with a left hand there. Clement was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clement lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clement.
Zaromskis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Clement.
Zaromskis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clements jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clement circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clement gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaromskis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands with a kick to the temple. Clement shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zaromskis checks the leg kick.
Clement thumps Zaromskis with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clement plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clement fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clement on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clement tried to score with a low kick but Zaromskis checks it.
Clement lands a head kick!
Clement fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis throws a front kick aimed at Clement's knee but Clement avoids it well.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick but Clement moved away.
Clement is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaromskis blocks the leg kick.
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 Jules Clement will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clement misses with a low kick.
A big right from Zaromskis misses.
Clement scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clement throws a leg kick but Zaromskis sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
Clement lands an elbow just above Zaromskis 's eye.
Zaromskis lands a right hand.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clement fails to pull guard.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Zaromskis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clement defending well as Zaromskis loads up on a big left hand.
Zaromskis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clement throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - Zaromskis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Clement.
Zaromskis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clement's sensitive parts.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clement swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaromskis misses with a body kick.
Clement lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot that snaps Clement's head back.
Zaromskis just misses with a punch to the body.
Clement scores with a head kick. Zaromskis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clement slips a jab and a cross from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis thows a body shot but no joy.

Clement closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clement lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaromskis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis tries to break free but Clement pushes him back against the cage.
Zaromskis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clement backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaromskis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good leg kick by Clement there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaromskis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clement.
Zaromskis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaromskis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clement.
Clement scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaromskis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clement.
A big right from Zaromskis misses.
Zaromskis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaromskis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clement throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaromskis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaromskis throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Clement's ribcage but misses.
Clement misses with a low kick.
Zaromskis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clement tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaromskis. Clement does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clement tries to score with a low kick but Zaromskis moves his leg out of the way.
Clement misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis misses with a leg kick
and Clement counters with a right hand to the body.
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clement attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clement throws a body kick that misses.
Zaromskis blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a series of punches but Clement avoids them all with ease.
Clement feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaromskis's calf.
Zaromskis has a takedown stuffed.
Zaromskis misses with a head kick.
Zaromskis misses the shot to the body.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Clement.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Clement pushes him off.
Zaromskis looks for a takedown but Clement sprawls well.
Clement moves forwards but Zaromskis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clement steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Clement looks for the body kick but Zaromskis saw that one coming.
Zaromskis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clement can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jules Clement did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

Clement will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clement thumps Zaromskis with a low kick.
Clement misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaromskis throws a lazy uppercut
and Clement counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Clement. No joy for Zaromskis on that attempt.
Clement throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clement tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clement checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaromskis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaromskis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clement misses with a body shot.
Clement lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaromskis will feel that in the morning.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Clement is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Clement finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaromskis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaromskis throws a push kick but Clement slaps the foot to one side.
Clement keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clement scores with a nice body kick.
Clement throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick from Clement.
Zaromskis throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clement slips a jab and a cross from Zaromskis.
Clement is looking to wear down Zaromskis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaromskis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clement lands a nice looking body kick.
Clement cracks the inside of Zaromskis's front leg.
Clement tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaromskis.
Jules Clement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Zaromskis.
Clement throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaromskis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clement tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Zaromskis moves out of range of the body kick from Clement.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clement throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Zaromskis misses.
Clement fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zaromskis checks it well.
Zaromskis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Zaromskis is predictable there
and Clement counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clement takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clement throws a leg kick but Zaromskis sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement misses with a low kick.
Zaromskis lands a body shot.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Clement moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Clement there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaromskis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clement pinned against the cage. Clement gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clement tries to score with a low kick but Zaromskis moves his leg out of the way.
Zaromskis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaromskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaromskis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clement throws a low kick but Zaromskis avoids it.
Zaromskis checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement lands a front kick.
Zaromskis moves out of range as Clement throws a body kick.

Zaromskis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zaromskis showed some decent athleticism there.
Zaromskis throws a strike but Clement avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zaromskis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clement swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaromskis throwing strikes from guard but Clement blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clement is trying to control the position but Zaromskis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jules Clement will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Clement throws a low kick but Zaromskis moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Zaromskis. Those never looked like landing.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Clement's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis lands a glancing blow to the side of Clement's head.
Clement throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clement blocks a jab.
Clement is looking to score with low kicks.
Clement steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Clement tried to score with a low kick but Zaromskis checks it.
Zaromskis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clement swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clement throws a leg kick
and Zaromskis counters with a left to the body.
Clement throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clement misses with a low kick as Zaromskis jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Clement misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaromskis misses the body punch
and Clement counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaromskis throws out a leg kick but Clement moves out of range and Zaromskis only half commits.
Zaromskis blocks a head kick by Clement.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis looks to land a combination but Clement avoids it well.
Clement throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaromskis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Zaromskis.
Good work by Zaromskis as he checks the leg kick.
Clement throws a low kick, looking for Zaromskis's leg but Zaromskis calmly moves out of range.
Clement displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaromskis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Clement as Zaromskis shoots in.
Clement throws a lazy right hand but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clement as he avoids it easily.
Jules Clement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clement tries to score with a low kick but Zaromskis moves his leg out of the way.
Zaromskis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clement throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zaromskis counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaromskis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clement throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Clement moves out of range.
Clement fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaromskis in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Clement gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zaromskis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clement controls Zaromskis momentarily but Zaromskis frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zaromskis!
Zaromskis is working to get back to half guard.
Zaromskis wants to control but Clement is having none of it.
Clement takes Zaromskis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Zaromskis is in trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Zaromskis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Zaromskis is trying to roll into a better position but Clement has get a rear naked choke and Zaromskis is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jules Clement!
Jules Clement is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jules Clement thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.