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Event:
IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Karate moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Claremont blocks the leg kick.
Karate thows a leg kick but Claremont checks it
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karate misses with a low kick.
Claremont throwing a counter right hand but Karate manages to avoid it.
Karate throws a low kick but Claremont avoids it.
Claremont tries to counter by clinching up but Karate breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Claremont.
Claremont went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claremont.
Claremont throws a big counter combination but Karate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claremont moves away.
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Claremont pushes him off.
Karate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Claremont seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A big left from Karate misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Claremont misses the target.
Claremont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claremont swats away the attempt to clinch by Karate.
Karate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claremont manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Claremont misses the target.
Claremont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Claremont appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karate.
Karate throws a leg kick
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claremont wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Claremont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Karate misses. #T2#
Karate throws a solid leg kick but Claremont takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karate.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
Karate tries to close the distance and clinch but Claremont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Claremont is looking to counter punch.
Claremont throws a head kick that half lands.
Karate throws a hook but Claremont blocks it.
Claremont wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Claremont.
Karate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claremont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karate throws a looping overhand right but Claremont ducks down to avoid it.
Claremont throwing a counter right hand but Karate manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claremont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Claremont is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Karate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Claremont counters with a good, hard body kick but Karate shrugs it off.
Karate misses with a kick to the body
and Claremont counters with a one-two to the body.
Claremont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Claremont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karate misses with a lunging right hand
and Claremont counters with a left and a right that stings Karate.
Karate misses with a leg kick
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claremont is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karate fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
Karate connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claremont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Claremont pushes him off.
Claremont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Karate throws a jab when Claremont was well out of range.
Claremont was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karate wants to clinch.
Karate misses with a hook. Claremont ducked under it nicely.
Karate throws a jab but it's blocked by Claremont.
Claremont looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Claremont connects with the punch.
Karate throws a big shot that misses.
As Karate backs away, Claremont returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that round.
That's time! Claremont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Claremont looks to land a right hand but Karate moved out of range.
Karate tries a quick counter leg kick but Claremont is wise to it.
Karate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Claremont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karate is looking to clinch but Claremont is avoiding it.
It looked like Claremont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karate misses with an uppercut. Claremont saw that one coming.
Claremont is looking to counter punch.
Karate throws a hook but Claremont avoids it easily.
Claremont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Claremont takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont falls off balance throwing a combination
and Claremont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Karate tries to clinch up but Claremont circles away and keeps his distance.
Claremont tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karate manages to circle out of the way.
Karate wants to clinch up but Claremont keeps it at a distance.
Claremont looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karate closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont avoids the head kick by Karate.
Claremont is looking for a counter combo.
Claremont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karate misses with an uppercut
and Claremont counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Claremont throws a hook but Karate avoids it easily.
Claremont keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Karate cracks a nice hook into Claremont's ribs.
Claremont takes one to the chin there.
Brian Claremont is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Karate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karate controlling the action here for a moment.
Claremont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Claremont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claremont takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Claremont has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Claremont breaks from the clinch.
Karate misses with a straight right.
Karate misses with an uppercut. Claremont saw that one coming.
It looked like Claremont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karate misses with a jab to the body
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Claremont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karate throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Claremont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karate moves in looking to clinch but Claremont pushes him off.
Claremont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karate.
Claremont slips a jab from Karate.
Karate scoring well with a low kick there.
Karate lands a head shot.
Karate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Claremont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Claremont half committed to a counter leg kick.
Claremont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Claremont was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Karate scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Karate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claremont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claremont is looking for a counter combo.
Claremont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karate.
An attempted straight right counter from Claremont misses the target.
Karate looks to land a right hand but Claremont moved out of range.
Claremont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Claremont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joey Karate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Claremont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Claremont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karate tries to clinch
and Claremont counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brian Claremont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karate misses with an uppercut. Claremont saw that one coming.
Karate throws a jab when Claremont was well out of range.
Claremont keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Claremont's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karate throws a right hand that misses
and Claremont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Claremont counters with a three punch combo that has Karate backing up. Karate nods at Claremont to acknowledge the strikes.
Karate throws a right hand that misses
and Claremont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claremont manages to avoid it.
Claremont throwing a counter right hand but Karate manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Karate misses its intended target.
Claremont tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karate manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate tries to clinch there but Claremont circles away.
Claremont is looking to counter punch.
Karate throws a jab when Claremont was well out of range.
Claremont throws a big counter combination but Karate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Claremont ducks under a wild hook from Karate.
Claremont was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Karate misses with an uppercut. Claremont saw that one coming.
As Karate looks to move away, Claremont throws a big counter combo but Karate just gets out of the way.
Karate lands an overhand right.
Karate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karate cracks Claremont with an open hand slap.
Claremont slips under a jab.
It looked like Claremont was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Claremont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karate.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Claremont counters with a slapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Claremont blocks the low kick.
Karate misses with a lunging right hand
and Claremont counters with a thumping low kick.
Claremont slips under a jab from Karate.#T2#
Claremont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karate.
Claremont moves out of range of the strikes.
Claremont staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Claremont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karate tries to clinch up.
Karate tries to clinch but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont slips under a jab from Karate.
Claremont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karate.
Karate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karate tries to clinch up.#T3#
Karate tries to clinch up.
Karate defending well as Claremont loads up on a big left hand.
Karate misses with a left hand
and Claremont makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Claremont keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
Karate takes one to the chin there.
Karate wants to clinch up but Claremont keeps it at a distance.
Claremont went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karate throws a looping overhand right but Claremont ducks down to avoid it.
Claremont appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karate takes a swing at Claremont's ribcage but misses.
As Karate backs away, Claremont returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karate throws a poor cross that misses
and Claremont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karate throws the left hand but Claremont avoids the punch easily.
Claremont was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Karate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Claremont's head backwards.
Karate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karate moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
and Claremont counters with a thumping low kick.
Karate tries to clinch there but Claremont circles away.
Claremont slips under a jab.
Claremont misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Karate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karate lands a shoulder strike.
Claremont lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Claremont.
I think Claremont 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EFL 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a three punch combo that has Bandit backing up. Bandit nods at Claremont to acknowledge the strikes.
Bandit fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Claremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claremont.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandit fails with the takedown
letting Claremont counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Bandit scores with a takedown into Claremont's guard.
Bandit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Claremont wants to sweep but no luck.
Claremont is looking to stand up but Bandit isn't so interested in that idea.
Bandit working some strikes from top position.
Claremont is wriggling around but Bandit manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claremont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Claremont tries to roll over but Bandit keeps him under control.
Bandit drops an elbow to the side of Claremont's head. #T2#
Bandit wants to take a breather but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont gets full guard.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Claremont is keeping the position.
Bandit postures up and lands a big shot to Claremont's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claremont has control of Bandit's left arm, preventing Bandit from doing any damage.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Claremont is retaining full guard.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
Claremont pulls Bandit in to control the position.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
Bandit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claremont is pulling down on Bandit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandit, at least for the moment.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Bandit chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bandit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Claremont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Claremont wriggles free and stands up.
Bandit darts in looking for a takedown but Claremont gets double underhooks and turns Bandit into the cage.
Claremont is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claremont as he jumps to the side.
Claremont now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandit moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
and Claremont counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt - Claremont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandit tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Claremont counters with a series of strikes. Bandit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit misses with a shot to the body
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit throws a hook but Claremont blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont 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#
Bandit closes the distance and clinches up with Claremont, looking for a takedown. Bandit pushes Claremont against the cage but Claremont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses
and Claremont counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Bandit! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Claremont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Claremont thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFL 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Claremont misses the shot to the body.
Midget shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Claremont displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Midget tries to clinch there but Claremont circles away.
Claremont connects with a good right hand that stumbles Midget. Midget circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont looks to land a left hand but Midget moved out of range nicely.
Claremont lands with a hook. Midget tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Claremont throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control.
Claremont tries to improve position but can't.
Midget wants to control but Claremont is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claremont struggling a bit here.
Claremont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claremont is trying to control Midget's posture but Midget avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claremont tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Midget is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claremont knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Claremont wants to control but Midget postures up.#T2#
Claremont is looking for a sweep.
Midget controlling the position.
Claremont on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claremont tries to get out of the position.
Claremont tries to bench press Midget off him but Midget keeps the position. #SUB2#
Midget wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claremont, who protects the arm well.
Claremont is trying to improve his position.
Midget is looking to take a break and control but Claremont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claremont tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Midget easily slips into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Midget looking for a guillotine from mount but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Midget looking to secure an arm triangle but Claremont defends it well.
Claremont wants to hold on but Midget pushes him away.#T3#
Claremont reaches up and holds on to Midget to control the position.
Claremont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Midget on the ground.#SUB2#
Midget is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Claremont is surviving well by controlling Midget's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Midget wants to finish this one by submission but Claremont is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Midget. #SUB2#
Midget looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Midget has control of Claremont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Claremont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Midget working for a submission but Claremont is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Midget looking for a guillotine from mount but Claremont is having none of it. #SUB2#
Midget looking for a guillotine from mount but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Midget wants to finish this one by submission but Claremont is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Midget.
Claremont squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Midget has control of Claremont's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Claremont regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Midget working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Claremont wants to control but Midget is having none of it.
Claremont squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Claremont is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Doherty's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Claremont tries to hold on but Midget postures up.
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!
Claremont working to try and regain half guard.
Claremont tries to lock up and control but Midget gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Midget 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#
Midget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claremont.
Claremont throws a body shot but no joy.
Midget with the counter takedown but Claremont avoids it easily.
Claremont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Midget under the eye.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A slow jab from Claremont misses its intended target.
And Midget tries to counter it with a takedown but Claremont pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Midget shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claremont scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Claremont slaps away a takedown attempt from Midget, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Claremont catches Midget with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brian Claremont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Claremont coming out on top.
Claremont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Claremont connects with a body shot that sends Midget's belly button to the back.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Claremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claremont.
Midget goes for a double leg but Claremont avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Claremont continues to drive forward.
Brian Claremont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.
Claremont misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Midget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Claremont working a defensive guard here.
Midget stops Claremont from standing up.
Claremont has control of Midget's left arm, preventing Midget from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Midget drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Midget as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Claremont screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Midget! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Justin Midget! Justin Midget retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Red scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Claremont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claremont is positioning himself well to prevent Red advancing to mount.
Red wants to free his trapped foot but Claremont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claremont is trying to get back to full guard.
Claremont is holding on to half guard well.
Red is looking to take a break and control but Claremont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Red seems to be working for a kimura but Claremont defends the submission attempt.
Red thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Claremont's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Red is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claremont is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Red thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claremont is not content to let Red control the position.#SUB2#
Red seems to be looking for submissions.
Claremont preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Red wants to take a breather but Claremont is having none of it.
Red is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Red not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red is trying to control the action in half guard but Claremont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claremont is trying to get back to full guard.
Red has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Claremont keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Claremont has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Claremont moves into full guard.
Red trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claremont is controlling Red's posture.
Claremont wants to sweep here but Red controlling him for the moment.
Claremont on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claremont tries to get out of the position.
Red controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claremont trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Claremont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claremont managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Claremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claremont.
Red takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Red with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
George Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claremont buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Claremont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Claremont.#CL2#
Red rushes Claremont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Claremont breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Claremont, right into the meat.
Red tries for a takedown but Claremont sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claremont swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Claremont is out of range.
Red has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Red is rocked!
Brian Claremont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Red.
Red takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Red is still on wobbly legs! Can Claremont finish him?
Claremont connects with a right hand. Red shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Red 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.
Claremont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Red throws out the jab.
Red seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Red has closed the distance and engaged Claremont in a clinch.
#BC#
Claremont breaks from the clinch.
Claremont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Claremont finds it's target.
George Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claremont fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Red looks to score with a jab to the body but Claremont is just out of range.
Claremont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont dips to his left and cracks Red with an uppercut!
Red tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red thinking. #T1#
Red shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with a straight right hand.
Red with a lazy takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Brian Claremont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Red.
Red misses with a body shot
and Claremont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Red shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claremont pinned against the cage. Claremont gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Red.
Red tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Red takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claremont connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Red tries to land a body kick
and Claremont counters with a leg kick.
Red closes the distance looking to clinch
and Claremont counters with an inside leg kick.
Red goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Red walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claremont as he jumps to the side.
Red takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Red darts in looking for a takedown but Claremont gets double underhooks and turns Red into the cage.
Claremont is looking to counter the offense by Red and move into the clinch.
Claremont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Red fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Claremont throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Claremont cracks Red with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Red looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Claremont finish him?
Claremont drops Red with a huge uppercut! Red drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Claremont is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont is the new bantamweight champion!
Brian Claremont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFL 13
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Claremont is just out of range.
Claremont connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Claremont.
Claremont is looking to clinch but Buddha is avoiding it.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Claremont.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Claremont avoids it well.
A jab from Claremont finds it's way through Buddha's defenses.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Claremont has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Buddha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Claremont circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Buddha drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Claremont follows Buddha to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
A relieved looking Brian Claremont thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ghandi Buddha was interviewed post fight and said 'We must do this again. Rubber match. I'll prove who is the best! Leo got the best of me this time. No such luck next time.'.
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Event:
EFL 10 - Claremont v Rob
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Rob with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Claremont counters by moving into the clinch.
Rob goes for a takedown attempt but Claremont pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claremont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Claremont has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rob is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Black Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with a straight right hand.
Rob shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with an inside leg kick.
Rob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Black Rob has been cut.
Rob throws a hook but Claremont blocks it.
Claremont is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rob with a body shot.
Rob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Claremont.
Claremont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rob throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Claremont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rob misses with a combination
and Claremont counters with a nice body shot.
Brian Claremont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rob has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rob is breathing heavily.
Rob shoots in looking for a takedown. Claremont tries to sprawl out of it but Rob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Claremont manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Claremont lands with an overhand left.
Claremont punishes Rob's body with a nice straight punch.
Rob walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rob shoots in but no luck this time.
Claremont thumps Rob with a low kick.
Rob tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Claremont defends well and Rob ends up having to push Claremont into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rob shoots and misses
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Claremont.#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claremont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rob misses with a takedown
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Claremont connects with an inside leg kick.
Rob shoots and misses
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Rob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claremont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rob seems to have got his legs back now.
Claremont lands a jab to Rob's midsection.
Claremont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Claremont lands a big right hand that sends Rob crashing to the mat! Claremont stays standing though and waves Rob back to his feet!#CUT2#
Black Rob's cut is getting worse.
Claremont lands a jab to Rob's midsection.#CL2#
Claremont closes the distance and clinches.
Claremont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claremont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Claremont lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Claremont lands a left hand.
Claremont lands an uppercut.
Claremont gets underhooks to prevent Rob's takedown attempt.
Claremont gets through Rob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Claremont.
Claremont lands a left hand.
Rob fails to pull guard.
Rob takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Claremont as the two fighters clinch.
Claremont scores with a hook to the body.
Claremont lands a shot to the body.
Rob is trying to pull guard but Claremont has him pressed against the cage.
Claremont is leaning against Rob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Claremont lands with a left to the head.
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!
Claremont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claremont digs a right hand into Rob's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rob's gas tank.
Claremont pushes Rob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claremont lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Claremont - that landed with a thud.
Claremont is working Rob over against the cage.
Claremont lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rob or not. #T4##BC2#
Claremont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claremont avoids it really well and circles away.
Claremont unleashes a big counter combination but Rob bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Claremont scores with the left hand. Rob knows he should have avoided that one.
Rob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claremont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Claremont has knocked Rob down with a huge combo! Claremont steps away and waves a wobbly Rob back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Claremont connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rob tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont scores with a counter punch that sends Rob to the canvas! Claremont smells blood - he's punishing Rob with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rob has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont! Brian Claremont retains his featherweight title!
Brian Claremont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EFL 5 - Claremont v Matthews
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Claremont. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Claremont works the jab nicely.
Claremont misses with a looping left.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claremont manages to avoid it.
Claremont moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Matthews both land. Nice combination.
Claremont definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claremont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Claremont appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Claremont misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claremont doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Matthews darts in and clinches Claremont up against the ropes.
Matthews looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claremont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Claremont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claremont displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the ropes.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Claremont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Claremont tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Claremont back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
Good body shot from Claremont.
Stalling in the clinch from Claremont.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claremont.
Matthews has a couple of punches blocked by Claremont.
Claremont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claremont presses Matthews against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claremont working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Matthews - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Claremont fails to land.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Claremont controls the action.
Matthews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A short right from Claremont.
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!
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Claremont misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Claremont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claremont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Claremont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claremont swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Claremont as Matthews tries to tie him up.
Claremont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claremont working aggressively here.
Claremont tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claremont blocks an uppercut.
Matthews prevents a body shot from Claremont. #T3#
Claremont struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthews controls his hands.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claremont misses with a punch on the inside.
Claremont lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Claremont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claremont lands a shoulder strike.
Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews stalling against the ropes.
Claremont tries to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling the position.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claremont misses with the head strike.
Claremont throws a head punch that misses.
Claremont working aggressively here.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Claremont.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Matthews throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Claremont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claremont lands an uppercut.
Claremont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Claremont scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Matthews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Matthews.
Claremont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthews throws a punch but it's blocked by Claremont.
Claremont has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Claremont pushes Matthews back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claremont misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Claremont takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Claremont avoids it by throwing Matthews back against the ropes.
Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Claremont uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matthews throws a series of strikes that have Claremont backpedaling.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Claremont walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Claremont takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Claremont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
Matthews swings for the body but Claremont moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews tries to clinch
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matthews misses with a hook
and Claremont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Claremont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Claremont keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Claremont manages to avoid it.
Claremont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Claremont, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Claremont tries a body shot but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claremont misses with the head strike.
Matthews trying to control the position but instead, Claremont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthews into the ropes.
Claremont lands a body shot.
Claremont tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Claremont back against the ropes.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Claremont.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claremont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claremont misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Claremont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claremont lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Claremont lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Matthews working aggressively here.
Claremont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Claremont tries to work over Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Claremont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brian Claremont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claremont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claremont.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthews.
Claremont misses with some punches.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Claremont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Claremont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Claremont moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
Matthews moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claremont lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Claremont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Claremont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claremont doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Claremont's shoulder, as Claremont tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Claremont there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Claremont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews misses with a hook to the body
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Matthews lands with a cross.
Claremont explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matthews tries to clinch but Claremont moves away
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Claremont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
A little feinted left hand from Claremont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Claremont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claremont lands with a shot to the body.
Claremont takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Claremont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Claremont misses its target.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Claremont is avoiding it.
Claremont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Claremont.
A left lands for Matthews.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claremont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claremont throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews looks to clinch
enabling Claremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Claremont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews tries to clinch up
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews misses with a shot to the body
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claremont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Claremont.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Claremont is just out of range.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Claremont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Claremont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews blocking some punches.
Claremont tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Claremont back against the ropes.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
Claremont has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Claremont has Matthews pressed against the ropes, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews misses with the head strike.
Claremont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claremont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Claremont.
#ROC#
Matthews is rocked!
A short right from Claremont.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Claremont finish him?
Matthews prevents a body shot from Claremont.
Claremont misses with a body punch.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Claremont backwards.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claremont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Claremont scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Claremont fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Claremont.
Claremont misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Claremont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Claremont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Matthews clinches up with Claremont and pushes him back against the ropes.
Claremont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claremont pushes Matthews against the ropes. Claremont is working some dirty boxing. Claremont pushes off with a quick right hook! Matthews goes down! Matthews tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Claremont moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Brian Claremont thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFL 3 - Gonzalez v Claremont
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Claremont.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Claremont blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Claremont.
Claremont ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Claremont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Claremont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claremont moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Claremont.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Claremont slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Claremont appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Claremont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Claremont.
Claremont connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Claremont connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonzalez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claremont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Claremont fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Nice jab there from Claremont.
Claremont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Claremont is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brian Claremont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claremont scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Claremont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
A left lands for Claremont.#ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Claremont thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Claremont. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brian Claremont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
Claremont dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Claremont's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Claremont lands a nice shot to the body.
Claremont has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Claremont there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Claremont connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claremont scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Claremont scores with a jab.
Claremont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Claremont.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Claremont.
Claremont lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Claremont lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gonzalez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claremont avoids it really well and circles away.
Claremont scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Claremont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Claremont counters with a nice uppercut.
Claremont getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Claremont lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Claremont lands a head shot.
Claremont throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Claremont.
Claremont scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Claremont lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claremont lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Claremont finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Claremont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Gonzalez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Claremont to the ground. Gonzalez is now in Claremont's guard.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Claremont is keeping the position.#T3#
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Claremont is pulling down on Gonzalez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzalez, at least for the moment.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claremont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzalez trying to control but Claremont is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses. Claremont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Claremont!#REVB##T4#
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Claremont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claremont has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gonzalez looking for subs off his back but Claremont has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Claremont.
Claremont connects with a single shot there.
Claremont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Claremont bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Claremont dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Claremont throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Claremont dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Claremont moved out of range.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Claremont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Claremont explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Claremont throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.#T2#
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Claremont cracks a nice hook into Gonzalez's ribs.
Claremont connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claremont cracks Gonzalez with an open hand slap.
Claremont catches Gonzalez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Claremont with a nice cross.
Claremont defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Claremont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Claremont.#T3#
Claremont lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Claremont. Beautiful body shot.
Claremont thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Claremont.
A left lands for Claremont.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Claremont.
Jab from Claremont.
Claremont blocks a jab.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Claremont.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brian Claremont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claremont steps in with a hook that catches Gonzalez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Claremont follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gonzalez looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Brian Claremont made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFL 2 - Midget v Mills
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Rob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob throws a leg kick
and Claremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Rob misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Claremont drives through and clinches with Rob against the cage.
Claremont lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Claremont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rob doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Claremont displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rob.
Rob misses with a takedown attempt - Claremont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Claremont was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Claremont scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Rob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Claremont counter with a right hand.
Claremont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rob fails with a takedown attempt.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Claremont as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Claremont releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Claremont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rob has his takedown stuffed
and Rob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claremont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rob misses with a hook
and Claremont counters with a one-two to the body.
Rob is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Claremont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rob, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claremont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claremont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Claremont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claremont scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nice body punch from Claremont - that landed with a thud.
Claremont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rob backwards.
Claremont lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claremont stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Claremont.
Claremont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Claremont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claremont scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Claremont.
Claremont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rob shoots in for a double leg but Claremont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob goes for a double leg but Claremont avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Claremont continues to drive forward.
Rob misses with an uppercut
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Black Rob has been cut.
Rob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Claremont avoids it really well and circles away.
Claremont flicks out a counter leg kick but Rob steps away.
Claremont scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Claremont lands a jab to Rob's midsection.
Claremont with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Claremont scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Claremont rushes Rob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Claremont lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claremont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claremont lands with a short punch from the 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!
Rob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Claremont gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Claremont walks away with a smile on his face. Rob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rob takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Claremont has knocked Rob down with a huge combo! Claremont steps away and waves a wobbly Rob back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rob is rocked!
Claremont works Rob's body with a nice hook.
Oh Rob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claremont throws a shot to the body.
Claremont with a jab.
Claremont has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rob is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD2#
Claremont sends Rob crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Claremont is motioning to the referee to let Rob up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Claremont closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rob! Claremont dives in looking to finish! Rob is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
A victorious Brian Claremont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nickelson scores with a takedown into Claremont's guard.
Claremont wants to get back to his feet but Nickelson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Claremont tries to kick Nickelson off but Nickelson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Claremont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Claremont for as long as he can get away with.
Claremont is trying to stand up here but Nickelson is controlling him well. #T1#
Nickelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Claremont is trying to stand back up but Nickelson is controlling him
Nickelson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Claremont is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Nickelson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Claremont is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Nickelson!
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