PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lima
vs
McCloud

185 cm
24
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima throws a low kick but McCloud avoids it.
McCloud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Lima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCloud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lima shoots for a takedown but McCloud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima misses with a head kick.
McCloud checks the leg kick.
Lima throws a leg kick
and McCloud counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCloud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lima throws a leg kick
and McCloud counters with a head kick.
McCloud misses with a few strikes there.
Lima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCloud is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Lima is predictable there
and McCloud counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCloud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Lima misses

and McCloud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCloud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from McCloud.

McCloud breaks from the clinch.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lima throws a leg kick
enabling McCloud to counter with a crisp jab.
McCloud throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
McCloud looks for a takedown but Lima sprawls well.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
McCloud is looking to land body kicks.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima looks to land a body kick but McCloud moved away.
McCloud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCloud darts in looking for a takedown but Lima gets double underhooks and turns McCloud into the cage.
Lima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but McCloud has double underhooks.

McCloud manages to break the clinch.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and McCloud moves out of range easily.
Lima throws a push kick but McCloud slaps the foot to one side.
McCloud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

McCloud moves into range and clinches up with Lima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

McCloud manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCloud is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.

Lima stands up from McCloud's guard - Lima perhaps looking for a knockout.
A lazy body kick from Lima
and McCloud counters with a nice body kick.
Lima tries to clinch there but McCloud circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Lima. No joy for McCloud on that attempt.
Diego Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton McCloud.
McCloud checks a leg kick.
Lima misses with a low kick as McCloud jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves to clinch but McCloud breaks away
and McCloud counters with a head kick. That will keep Lima thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McCloud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCloud circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Lima. No joy for McCloud on that attempt.
McCloud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCloud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lima is breathing heavily.
McCloud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCloud clinches up against the cage.
Lima tries for a takedown but McCloud manages to get underhooks.

McCloud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lima is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lima.
Lima pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCloud is out of range and Lima settles back down.
Lima throws a chopping leg kick but McCloud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
McCloud stuffs the takedown.
McCloud throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Lima throws a right hand that McCloud ducks under and follows up with a left that McCloud also avoids with ease.
Diego Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McCloud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima misses with a punch to the body.
Lima has a couple of punches blocked by McCloud.
McCloud has Lima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCloud as Lima tries to tie him up.
Lima has a couple of punches blocked by McCloud.
Lima trying to stall but McCloud improves his position.
McCloud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCloud is trying to drag Lima to the mat but Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCloud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton McCloud.
Lima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCloud is keeping busy.
Lima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCloud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but McCloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCloud shoots in looking for a takedown. Lima tries to sprawl out of it but McCloud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lima.
Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.

Lima instigates a clinch.

McCloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
McCloud blocks a low kick nicely.
Lima misses with a low kick.

McCloud rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage.

McCloud jumps into guard, dragging Lima to the mat.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCloud pushes Lima off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lima looks to land a left hand but McCloud moved out of range nicely.
McCloud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCloud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCloud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCloud keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCloud has managed to clinch.
Lima working hard to break the clinch.
McCloud is trying to break the clinch but Lima is controlling him.

McCloud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCloud, right into the meat.
McCloud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Lima
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima throws a leg kick which misses McCloud's front leg but catches the back leg as McCloud tries to avoid it.
Diego Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but McCloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCloud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Diego Lima will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCloud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lima.
Lima throws a leg kick
and McCloud counters with a nice body kick.
McCloud tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCloud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - McCloud circles away.
Lima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lima throws a leg kick but McCloud moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCloud.
Lima throws a low kick, looking for McCloud's leg but McCloud calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
McCloud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lima 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 McCloud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCloud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lima misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
Diego Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as McCloud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lima cracks the inside of McCloud's front leg.
Lima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lima tries to score a body lock takedown but McCloud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

McCloud breaks the clinch.
McCloud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lima throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCloud.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton McCloud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCloud checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lima.

McCloud takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCloud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McCloud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Lima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCloud checks a leg kick.
Lima shoots in and drives through. McCloud sprawls well.
Lima throws a chopping leg kick but McCloud manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McCloud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCloud tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Lima throws a low kick but McCloud avoids it.
McCloud with a jab.
Lima throws a series of punches but McCloud avoids them all with ease.
Lima tries for a takedown but McCloud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lima as McCloud shoots in.
McCloud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCloud is able to avoid easily.

McCloud closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lima.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Diego Lima!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Diego Lima!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Diego Lima!

Diego Lima wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Clayton McCloud stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't do enough to win tonight. All i can hope for is to get back in the gym, work harder and bounce back better than ever. '.