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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coheed Cambria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClelland comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Boys Are Back - HSM3 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cambria has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jackie McClelland will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coheed Cambria! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie McClelland! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cambria gets in close and instigates a clinch. McClelland looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Cambria tries a knee to the head but McClelland blocks it.
McClelland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Coheed Cambria has been cut. McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McClelland is defending well against a takedown attempt. Cambria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McClelland's defenses. McClelland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McClelland tries a knee to the head but Cambria blocks it.
A knee to the head by McClelland.
Cambria is looking to take this one to the mat. McClelland takes a knee to the side of the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Cambria is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coheed Cambria. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cambria is working for takedown but McClelland is calmly controlling the position for now. Cambria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. McClelland tries a knee to the head but Cambria blocks it.
Cambria goes for a takedown in the clinch but McClelland prevents it.
McClelland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cambria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. McClelland trying to land knees to the body.
Cambria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. McClelland avoiding damage as Cambria throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. McClelland lands a nice elbow. McClelland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cambria lands a knee to the body.
Cambria managing to block the knees to the body from McClelland.
Cambria tries to land a knee to the head but McClelland blocks with his arms.
Cambria looks to throw an elbow but misses. McClelland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McClelland misses with a knee strike.
McClelland misses with a knee strike.
Cambria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McClelland landing knees to the head.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Cambria blocks with his arms.
McClelland throws a knee to the head but misses.
McClelland takes a knee right on the jaw!
McClelland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McClelland drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Cambria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClelland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McClelland wants to stand and escape but Cambria is having none of it. Cambria postures up in McClelland's guard and throws a big left but McClelland blocks it. Cambria connects with a couple of short punches. Cambria throws a big elbow that misses. Cambria throws a big right hand that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cambria with a flurry of punches that miss. Cambria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cambria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cambria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cambria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McClelland can't keep his opponent in guard - Cambria advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McClelland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cambria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cambria's back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McClelland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. McClelland lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. McClelland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. McClelland working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McClelland is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cambria reverses the position brilliantly into McClelland's guard!
Cambria throwing strikes but missing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cambria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClelland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cambria stands up from McClelland's guard - Cambria perhaps looking for a knockout. 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 Coheed Cambria will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coheed Cambria's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cambria fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McClelland sprawls well initially but Cambria persists and gets the takedown into half guard. McClelland wants to get back to his feet. McClelland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cambria not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Cambria thows a huge punch but McClelland dodges it nicely.
Cambria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cambria scoring with strikes to the body and head. Cambria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cambria takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Cambria not landing any meaningful shots this time. McClelland makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McClelland instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. McClelland prevents a takedown attempt there.
McClelland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cambria's face.
Cambria can't get the takedown.
McClelland connects with a knee to the head.
Cambria misses with a knee to the head. McClelland misses with a knee to the head. McClelland tries a knee to the head but Cambria blocks it.
Cambria looking to throw knees to the head but McClelland is blocking nicely.
McClelland scores with a knee to the head.
Cambria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Cambria is looking to work some ground and pound but McClelland has wrist control. McClelland tries to land a sweep but no joy. McClelland has momentary wrist control but Cambria slips an elbow through the middle. Cambria throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cambria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cambria connects with a couple of short punches. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cambria throws a strike but McClelland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. McClelland trying to control but Cambria is working from the bottom. Cambria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. McClelland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cambria scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McClelland has Cambria up against the cage in a clinch.
McClelland stops a takedown attempt from Cambria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coheed Cambria. That's going to take a lot out of him. McClelland scores with a knee to the head.
McClelland lands a knee to the head.
McClelland manages to pull guard.
Cambria stopping the sweep attempt from McClelland. Cambria works over McClelland with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cambria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cambria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McClelland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McClelland wriggles free and stands up. McClelland moves into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice glancing elbow lands by McClelland. Cambria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McClelland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Cambria takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cambria can't get the takedown.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cambria gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. McClelland taking some punishment here, with Cambria in his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coheed Cambria dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Coheed Cambria's cut. That's time! Cambria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McClelland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cambria rushes McClelland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McClelland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. McClelland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cambria blocks it with crossed arms. McClelland blocks an elbow strike. Cambria avoiding damage as McClelland throws knees to the body.
Cambria is looking for a takedown. McClelland connects with a knee to the head.
Cambria tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coheed Cambria. That's going to take a lot out of him. McClelland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClelland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cambria fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cambria clinches up against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Cambria blocks with his arms.
Cambria has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McClelland is trying to keep an underhook but Cambria manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. McClelland kicks off Cambria and gets to his feet. McClelland moves into the clinch. Cambria is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McClelland is defending well. McClelland looking to throw knees to the head but Cambria is blocking nicely.
Cambria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McClelland.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cambria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McClelland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McClelland lands an elbow that stopped Cambria in his tracks for a moment. Cambria unloads a knee to the mid-section. McClelland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. McClelland lands an elbow inside that Cambria shrugs off. McClelland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cambria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McClelland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McClelland tries for a takedown but Cambria manages to get underhooks.
Cambria lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McClelland managing to block the knees to the body from Cambria.
Cambria jumps guard but McClelland stands there with Cambria around his waist. Cambria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McClelland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Cambria blocks with his arms.
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! McClelland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cambria throws a knee to the head but misses.
McClelland crunches a lovely knee into Cambria's ribcage. Cambria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McClelland avoids it. McClelland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McClelland goes for a takedown attempt but Cambria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cambria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cambria misses with a takedown attempt - McClelland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cambria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McClelland. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. McClelland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cambria blocks it with crossed arms. Cambria looking to throw knees to the head but McClelland is blocking nicely.
McClelland scores with a knee to the head.
Cambria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cambria lands a nice knee to the body. Jackie McClelland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. McClelland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cambria's face.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cambria tries a knee to the head but McClelland blocks it.
Cambria throws an elbow that misses.
Cambria goes for a takedown in the clinch but McClelland prevents it.
McClelland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McClelland misses with a knee to the head. Cambria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McClelland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. McClelland is pressed up against the cage. Cambria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClelland down to the mat. McClelland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McClelland moves into the clinch. Cambria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McClelland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cambria throws a knee to the head but misses.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McClelland looking to throw knees to the head but Cambria is blocking nicely.
Cambria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cambria is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McClelland pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cambria takes an elbow to the temple. McClelland landing knees to the head.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Cambria blocks with his arms.
Cambria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McClelland.
Jackie McClelland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cambria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McClelland blocks it with crossed arms. McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Cambria blocks with his arms.
Cambria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Coheed Cambria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cambria pushes off an throws an elbow but McClelland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jackie McClelland. I think Cambria 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coheed Cambria!
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