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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poyzan Cloud (ranked 3466 p4p, 25290 weight class) and Paxton Becker (ranked 289 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poyzan Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paxton Becker!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cloud lands with a straight right. Becker didn't see that one coming.
Cloud looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cloud is trying to control the action in half guard but Becker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cloud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Becker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cloud.
Cloud wants to pass the guard but Becker is defending well.
Cloud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Becker is looking for a sweep. Cloud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud winds up and cracks Becker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cloud is thwarting Becker's attempts to control the position.
Cloud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cloud thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
Becker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cloud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cloud trying to control from half guard but Becker is working away.
Becker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cloud is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Becker defends it well.
Cloud thows a huge punch but Becker dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cloud.
Cloud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Becker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Becker is trying to control but Cloud passes into side control!
Becker is looking for a sweep.
Cloud lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cloud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Becker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
Cloud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Becker taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cloud landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Becker wants to control but Cloud postures up.
Cloud has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Becker regains half guard.
Cloud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cloud is looking for a kimura here.
Cloud is working for a kimura but Becker is defending it quite comfortably.
Cloud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Becker is just riding it out for now. Cloud eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cloud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Becker works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poyzan Cloud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cloud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Becker blocks a low kick nicely.
Becker needs to keep his hands up - Cloud had a free shot at his head there.
Cloud tries to bum rush Becker with a series of wild strikes but Becker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Cloud.
Becker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cloud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Cloud backs off Becker throws a huge counter combo but Cloud manages to avoid it all.
Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Becker wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
Becker controlling from the top position.
Cloud wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment.
Becker pushing down on Cloud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud gets full guard.
Cloud working for a triangle but Becker defends it easily.
Cloud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Becker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Becker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cloud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Becker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cloud is tightening it up a little... Becker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Becker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Becker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cloud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Poyzan Cloud!
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FIGHT
RATING
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