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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 2442 p4p, 3508 weight class) and TJ Kool (ranked 302 p4p, 412 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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178 cm
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Kool!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemens leaves Kool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens throws out a loose jab but Kool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clemens manages to break the clinch.
Kool avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kool drives through and clinches with Clemens against the cage.
Kool's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kool's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Kool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Kool is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kool fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clemens lands with a left to the head.
Kool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kool is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Clemens.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kool has Clemens pushed against the cage.
Kool has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clemens after a bit of a struggle.
Clemens blocking some punches.
Clemens misses with a punch to the body.
Kool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kool misses with the head strike.
Kool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kool misses with the head strike.
Clemens breaks the clinch.
Kool wants to clinch but Clemens slips to the side
and Clemens counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clemens!
Kool ducks under a wild hook from Clemens.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clemens.
Clemens with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens lands with a nice body kick.
Kool is looking to clinch but Clemens is avoiding it.
Clemens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kool gets a clinch.
Clemens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clemens misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kool.
Clemens lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
Kool stalls.
Clemens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clemens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clemens.
Clemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens tries to land a body kick
and Kool counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens throws a nice head kick!
Kool on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clemens lands with an overhand left.
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!
Clemens throws the left hand but Kool avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kool throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Clemens's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clemens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Kool.
Kool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clemens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clemens misses with the combination.
Kool tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kool fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kool has Clemens up against the cage in a clinch.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Kool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kool can do to turn this around?
Clemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kool backwards.
Kool trying to control the position but instead, Clemens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kool into the cage.
Clemens manages to break the clinch.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
TJ Kool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemens thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Clemens. Beautiful body shot.
Kool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clemens lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens misses the jab.
Kool closes the distance but Clemens moves to the side
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Kool walks into a straight right hand from Clemens.
Kool closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clemens's guard.
Kool controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kool wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clemens, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Clemens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kool on the ground.
Kool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clemens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kool advances nicely into full mount.
Kool tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kool wants to control the pace but Clemens is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kool goes for an armbar but Clemens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clemens.
Kool seems keen to control Clemens's posture.
Kool keeping moving, preventing Clemens from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clemens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 Samuel Clemens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A clash of legs there as Kool blocks the low kick.
Kool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clemens, pushing him back against the cage.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Kool can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clemens.
Kool is trying to drag Clemens to the mat but Clemens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clemens smiles and moves away.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Kool.
Kool moves to clinch but Clemens breaks away
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kool throws a series of punches but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens tried to counter with a leg kick but Kool avoided it.
Kool fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kool moves out of range of the strikes.
Kool tries to clinch up but Clemens circles away and keeps his distance.
Clemens half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clemens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clemens keeps the fight on the outside.
Kool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clemens scores with a head kick. Kool tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clemens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kool is able to avoid easily.
Kool walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clemens.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens connects with a leg kick.
Clemens throws a head kick that misses.
Clemens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kool has managed to clinch.
Samuel Clemens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clemens breaks the clinch.
Kool with a poor takedown
enabling Clemens to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Clemens misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kool to counter with a crisp jab.
Kool on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kool takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clemens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clemens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Clemens tries to keep at a distance but Kool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kool tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kool misses with a punch on the inside.
Clemens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kool or not.
Clemens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kool is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clemens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Clemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kool tries to pull guard but Clemens won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kool tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Clemens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clemens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kool tries to pull guard but Clemens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kool wants a takedown but no success here.
TJ Kool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kool takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clemens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clemens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clemens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clemens lands with a short shot to the head.
Kool misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kool taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clemens, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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