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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes into the arena with Flashing Lights blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Kyzer stuffs the takedown.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
Clark throws a series of punches but Kyzer moves out of range.
Kyzer connects with a body shot.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyzer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyzer finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to clinch there but Kyzer circles away.
The fighters circling - Kyzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kyzer cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyzer throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Kyzer leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyzer lands with a shot to the body.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyzer sprawls well. Kyzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyzer lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyzer which made him look bad.
Clark looks gassed!
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyzer.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyzer cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyzer tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyzer to the ground. Kyzer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Kyzer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyzer. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyzer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kyzer lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses the body punch
and Kyzer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyzer cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Jordan Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark walks into a straight right hand from Kyzer.
Clark wants to clinch but Kyzer slips to the side
and Kyzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Kyzer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Kyzer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Kyzer. Those never looked like landing.
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kyzer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kyzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyzer.
Kyzer cracks Clark with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Kyzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kyzer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyzer throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Nate Kyzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kyzer counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark checks a leg kick nicely.
Clark takes one to the chin there.
Kyzer misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Kyzer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kyzer lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kyzer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Kyzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyzer counters with a two punch combo.
Clark shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
Kyzer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Kyzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Kyzer coming out on top.
Clark is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kyzer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Clark.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kyzer scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Kyzer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyzer. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark shoots and misses
and Kyzer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyzer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kyzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
letting Kyzer counter with a right hand.
Kyzer lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover.
Clark is rocked!
Kyzer lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyzer finish him?
Kyzer connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kyzer has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kyzer misses.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a good, hard body kick but Clark shrugs it off.
Kyzer cracks Clark with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Kyzer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyzer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark trying to control but Kyzer is working from the bottom.
Kyzer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyzer is controlling Clark's posture.
Kyzer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Kyzer blocks nicely.
Kyzer has Clark pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kyzer to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyzer swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyzer.
Clark slips under a jab.
Kyzer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyzer lands an overhand right.
Clark shoots and misses
and Kyzer counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyzer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kyzer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyzer scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Kyzer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kyzer clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kyzer misses with a two punch combination.
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kyzer was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyzer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Kyzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark keeping full guard, as Kyzer tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Kyzer is proving a slippery customer.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyzer's guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyzer is trying to keep Clark in close.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark has gone for a leg lock! Kyzer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clark's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyzer defends it easily.
Kyzer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kyzer looking to pass the guard.
Clark wants to sweep here but Kyzer controlling him for the moment.
Clark looking to control but Kyzer passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Clark really 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.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark moves to clinch but Kyzer breaks away
and Kyzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Kyzer counters with a nice body shot.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kyzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kyzer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kyzer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyzer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark misses with a takedown
letting Kyzer counter with a right hand.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kyzer to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kyzer scores with a three punch combo!
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyzer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries for a takedown but Kyzer circles away easily
and Kyzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Kyzer misses with a body shot.
Kyzer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyzer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Kyzer thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Kyzer throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark fails with the takedown
letting Kyzer counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyzer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Kyzer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyzer finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kyzer misses with the combination.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a three punch combo that has Clark backing up. Clark nods at Kyzer to acknowledge the strikes.
Kyzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer lands a two punch combo.
Kyzer throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark moves forwards but Kyzer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kyzer lands a head kick!
Nate Kyzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Kyzer misses with an uppercut.
Kyzer tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark tries for a takedown but Kyzer circles away easily
and Kyzer counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer had his way with Jordan Clark in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyzer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kyzer jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Kyzer jabs at Clark's body.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyzer counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyzer counters with a left to the body.
Kyzer with a hook.
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kyzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Kyzer.
Clark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kyzer cracks Clark with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyzer scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Kyzer lands with a good body shot.
Kyzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Kyzer lands a right hook to the body.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Clark.
No joy there for Kyzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyzer scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a nice body shot.
Kyzer takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark walks into a left hand.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyzer.
Kyzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyzer counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Kyzer lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Clark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kyzer keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kyzer is pulling down on Clark's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark, at least for the moment.
Kyzer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Clark throws a strike but Kyzer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jordan Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyzer preventing the sweep.
Kyzer trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kyzer stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
Kyzer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kyzer tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Kyzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyzer has managed to get both his arms back between Clark's legs - danger averted.
Clark manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kyzer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kyzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyzer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:44
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer is the new featherweight champion!
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