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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Legeha Brandaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement has chosen Infinite Mass - Bullet as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Legeha Brandaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Clement!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandaho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clement.
Clement misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Clement misses.
Brandaho shoots in but no luck this time.
Clement misses with an uppercut. Brandaho saw that one coming.
Brandaho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clement connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandaho scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Legeha Brandaho has been cut.
Clement takes a swing at Brandaho's ribcage but misses.
Brandaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clement swings widly with a right hand
and Brandaho counters with a takedown into side control.
Brandaho is staying tight to Clement's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clement is looking for a sweep.
Clement regains half guard.
Brandaho is pressing down on Clement's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clement is holding on for now.
Clement is refusing to be controlled, as Brandaho sits in half guard.
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandaho performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clement works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brandaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clement swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clement keeping moving, preventing Brandaho from controlling successfully.
Brandaho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clement has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandaho has managed to get both his arms back between Clement's legs - danger averted.
Clement throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clement working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandaho wants to control from the top but Clement keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clement keeping full guard, as Brandaho tries to pass.
Brandaho is working hard here to advance position.
Clement is looking for a triangle but Brandaho pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandaho passes Clement's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clement looking for submissions off his back.
Clement is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandaho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is looking to advance position but Clement won't allow it.
Clement is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clement is not content to let Brandaho control the position.
Brandaho is looking to advance position but Clement won't allow it.
Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandaho pulls his head out easily.
Brandaho trying to control from half guard but Clement is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clement is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Clement is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clement is looking to improve his position but Brandaho isn't that keen on the idea.
Brandaho looking to control but Clement is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandaho controlling his opponent.
Clement is desperately trying to improve his position but Brandaho has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Legeha Brandaho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Legeha Brandaho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Clement gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brandaho wants to stand but Clement is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clement is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandaho defends well.
Clement looking for subs off his back but Brandaho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clement moves into full guard.
Clement looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandaho wants to control from the top but Clement keeps moving.
Brandaho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandaho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clement's guard.
Clement looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandaho seems to be working for a kimura but Clement defends the submission attempt.
Brandaho moves nicely into side control.
Clement is trying to get back to half guard.
Brandaho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clement!
Brandaho is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clement has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clement is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brandaho is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandaho.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandaho was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Horrible takedown by Brandaho or perhaps it was just good defense by Clement which made him look bad.
Clement lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandaho ducks under a wild hook from Clement.
Legeha Brandaho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clement misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandaho counters with a three punch combo that has Clement backing up. Clement nods at Brandaho to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Clement. No joy for Brandaho on that attempt.
Brandaho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandaho fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Legeha Brandaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clement slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clement.
Clement swings for the body but Brandaho moves out of range.
Clement stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandaho. Brandaho gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandaho is looking to clinch.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandaho was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnny Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandaho shoots in for a takedown but Clement shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandaho was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement thows a body shot but no joy.
Brandaho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clement works Brandaho's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Clement.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandaho dives in and grabs Clement's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clement pushes down on Brandaho's head and hops out.
Brandaho fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Clement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clement ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandaho moves away.
Clement looks to throw the jab but Brandaho is out of range.
Brandaho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Clement misses with a body shot.
Brandaho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clement takes a swing at Brandaho's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Clement there.
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandaho is just out of range.
Brandaho shoots in for a takedown but Clement shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Clement will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Legeha Brandaho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brandaho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandaho fails with the takedown.
Brandaho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clement pinned against the cage. Clement gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandaho wants to clinch
and Clement counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandaho thinking.
Brandaho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Clement swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brandaho counters with a takedown into side control.
Clement sneaks back into half guard.
Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandaho pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Clement is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legeha Brandaho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clement is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandaho pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clement defends it well.
Clement looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clement moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandaho looking to pass the guard.
Clement keeping moving, preventing Brandaho from controlling successfully.
Clement working for a triangle but Brandaho defends it easily.
Clement is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Clement is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clement looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandaho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brandaho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brandaho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clement is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clement has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clement has gone for a leg lock! Brandaho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clement's guard.
Clement working for a triangle but Brandaho defends it easily.
Brandaho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement tries to buck Brandaho off but Brandaho is having none of it.
Brandaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandaho is trying to get an arm triangle but Clement is defending well.
Clement is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Clement.
I think Clement has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Clement!
A victorious Johnny Clement thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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