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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sethen Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloud comes to the cage accompanied by Thousand Foot Krutch - The Art Of Breaking. Sethen Cloud could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Loveladdy's chin.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sethen Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cloud looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Cloud gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Loveladdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cloud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loveladdy circles away.
Loveladdy with a poor takedown
and Cloud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loveladdy won't be happy with that.
Cloud is breathing heavily.
Loveladdy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Loveladdy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cloud is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to control from half guard but Cloud is working away.
It looks like Loveladdy is going to stand back up.
Cloud is trying is best to control the position here.
Loveladdy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Loveladdy prevents Cloud from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Loveladdy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loveladdy lands in his opponent's guard.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cloud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cloud is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cloud looking to control but Loveladdy passes into half guard.
Loveladdy is working for a submission of some sort.
Cloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cloud is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loveladdy throws a body kick the misses
and Cloud counters by clinching up.
Loveladdy can't break the clinch.
Loveladdy looking to stall.
Cloud drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loveladdy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loveladdy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loveladdy darts in trying to clinch
and Cloud counters with a shoot takedown. Loveladdy fights it but they end up in guard.
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Cloud tries to pass.
Cloud postures up.
Cloud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loveladdy looking for a guillotine here but Cloud defends easily.
Cloud won't allow Loveladdy to sweep him here.
Cloud stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cloud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Loveladdy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cloud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Loveladdy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sethen Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloud postures up.
Loveladdy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loveladdy working a defensive guard here.
Cloud looking to pass the guard.
Loveladdy controls Cloud momentarily but Cloud frees himself.
Loveladdy looking for a guillotine here but Cloud defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cloud trying to control but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sethen Cloud dominated that round.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cloud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Cloud backing up. Cloud nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.
Loveladdy moves in looking to clinch but Cloud pushes him off.
Loveladdy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Loveladdy looking for a guillotine here but Cloud defends easily.
Cloud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveladdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Cloud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loveladdy won't allow Cloud to pass to mount.
Cloud not doing much here.
Loveladdy wants to get back to full guard.
Loveladdy moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cloud is one step ahead there.
Cloud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cloud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loveladdy trying to control the position.
Loveladdy is looking for a triangle here but Cloud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Loveladdy struggling a bit here.
Cloud tries to move to mount but Loveladdy blocks the move with his legs.
Loveladdy is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loveladdy wants to control but Cloud postures up.
Cloud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loveladdy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cloud is looking to advance position but Loveladdy won't allow it.
Loveladdy tries to get to full guard but Cloud has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loveladdy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cloud swivels and escapes.
Cloud doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Loveladdy is looking to clinch but Cloud is avoiding it.
Loveladdy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loveladdy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Loveladdy wants to clinch up but Cloud keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loveladdy shoots and misses
and Cloud counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cloud.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Cloud from controlling successfully.
Cloud postures up.
Loveladdy has his foot on Cloud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cloud works his way back into a safe position though.
Cloud looking to pass the guard.
Loveladdy 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.
Cloud drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loveladdy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cloud has Loveladdy in his guard.
Cloud looking for a sweep. Not yet Cloud, not yet.
Cloud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loveladdy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loveladdy postures up.
Cloud working a defensive guard but Loveladdy passes into half guard.
Cloud is looking for a sweep. Loveladdy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cloud trying to hold on to Loveladdy's head to control him but Loveladdy postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loveladdy tries to clinch but Cloud moves away
and Cloud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loveladdy won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Loveladdy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Loveladdy tries to buck Cloud off but Cloud is having none of it.
Cloud landing strikes.
Loveladdy can't do much from the bottom here.
Cloud tries for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloud trying to control the action but Loveladdy is working from the bottom.
Loveladdy tries to buck Cloud off but Cloud is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Loveladdy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Loveladdy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cloud counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cloud.
Loveladdy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cloud thows a big elbow that misses.
Cloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Loveladdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloud postures up and lands a big shot to Loveladdy's brow.
Cloud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cloud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loveladdy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Cloud from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy is looking for a triangle but Cloud pushes his legs off easily.
Loveladdy keeping moving, preventing Cloud from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to control the position but Cloud postures up.
Loveladdy has his foot on Cloud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cloud works his way back into a safe position though.
Cloud distracts Loveladdy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loveladdy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loveladdy looking for a guillotine here but Cloud defends easily.
Cloud chips away with some ground and pound.
Cloud postures up.
Loveladdy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cloud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loveladdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cloud tries to stand but Loveladdy is controlling from the bottom.
Loveladdy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cloud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loveladdy has his foot on Cloud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cloud works his way back into a safe position though.
Loveladdy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cloud gets a clinch.
Loveladdy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loveladdy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cloud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loveladdy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cloud.
Cloud tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy manages to get back to half guard.
Loveladdy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cloud is working away from the top position though.
Loveladdy is pressing down on Cloud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Cloud tries to pass.
Loveladdy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cloud trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Loveladdy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Loveladdy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Cloud is trying to keep Loveladdy in close.
Cloud is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loveladdy looking to sit in guard and control but Cloud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cloud wants to control from the top but Loveladdy keeps moving.
Loveladdy looking to control.
Loveladdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cloud drops back looking for a leg! Loveladdy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loveladdy manages to kick Cloud off! Cloud jumps back into Loveladdy's guard.
Loveladdy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cloud should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Loveladdy has tightened it up now! Cloud should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Loveladdy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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