PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Normand Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo LeClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Normand Cleveland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cleveland
vs
LeClaire

164 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Normand Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo LeClaire!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeClaire misses with a takedown attempt - Cleveland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cleveland shoots in for a double leg but LeClaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeClaire tries for a takedown but Cleveland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cleveland tries to counter with a takedown but LeClaire is quick to defend against it.
Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeClaire.
Normand Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo LeClaire.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

LeClaire instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeClaire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Normand Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland leaning against his opponent.
LeClaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleveland smiles and moves away.

LeClaire has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire fails to pull guard.
LeClaire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cleveland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cleveland really is a fat lump.
Stalling in the clinch from Cleveland.
LeClaire lands a body punch.
LeClaire wants to take the fight to the mat but Cleveland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cleveland stalling in the clinch.
LeClaire being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
LeClaire is trying to pull guard but Cleveland has him pressed against the cage.
Cleveland is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Cleveland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LeClaire regains guard immediately.
LeClaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleveland won't allow LeClaire to get back to his feet.
Cleveland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleveland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LeClaire working a defensive guard but Cleveland passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cleveland sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Cleveland is looking for a kimura but LeClaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleveland to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cleveland in particular looking to stall.
Cleveland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cleveland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleveland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LeClaire is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeClaire is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
LeClaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleveland. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and LeClaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Normand Cleveland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cleveland stuffs the takedown attempt from LeClaire. LeClaire gets slowly back to his feet.
Cleveland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
LeClaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleveland stuffs the takedown attempt from LeClaire. LeClaire gets slowly back to his feet.
LeClaire misses with a takedown
and Cleveland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Normand Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo LeClaire.
Cleveland tries to clinch but LeClaire is having none of it.
Normand Cleveland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeClaire defends it nicely.
LeClaire stuns Cleveland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire keeps the fight on the outside.
As Cleveland backs off LeClaire throws a huge counter combo but Cleveland manages to avoid it all.
Bo LeClaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeClaire.

Cleveland rushes LeClaire and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Cleveland to work.

Cleveland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

LeClaire has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cleveland escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cleveland!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LeClaire sneaks out the side door and pushes Cleveland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

LeClaire closes the distance and clinches.
Cleveland goes for a takedown in the clinch but LeClaire prevents it.
Cleveland slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeClaire effectively controlling the action here.
Cleveland slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire tries for a takedown but Cleveland manages to get underhooks.
LeClaire just leaning against Cleveland, taking a breather.
Cleveland slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LeClaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards.

Cleveland pulls guard successfully.
Cleveland controls LeClaire momentarily but LeClaire frees himself.
Cleveland looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleveland, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire throwing strikes but missing.
LeClaire wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeClaire tries to stand but Cleveland is controlling from the bottom.

Cleveland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. LeClaire has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleveland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cleveland slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Normand Cleveland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

LeClaire shoots in for a takedown but Cleveland shows good takedown defense.
Cleveland tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeClaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cleveland tries to keep at a distance but LeClaire has taken the fight into the clinch.

LeClaire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. LeClaire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
LeClaire wants to control the position but Cleveland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cleveland trying to control the pace.
LeClaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeClaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeClaire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cleveland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cleveland connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LeClaire working a defensive guard but Cleveland passes into half guard.
Cleveland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cleveland stops LeClaire from getting back to his feet.
LeClaire tries to roll over but Cleveland keeps him under control.
LeClaire wants to sweep but Cleveland has passed to side control!
LeClaire is letting Cleveland control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Cleveland shoots in and gets a takedown into LeClaire's guard.

LeClaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cleveland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cleveland lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeClaire is controlling Cleveland's posture.
Cleveland 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.
LeClaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleveland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Normand Cleveland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleveland connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Normand Cleveland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cleveland, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Cleveland!