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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Pongolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Pierre Pongolle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pongolle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pongolle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pongolle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pongolle is looking to land body kicks.
Pongolle shoots in and gets a takedown into Clayton's guard.
Clayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pongolle trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Clayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton trying to keep a closed guard but Pongolle is proving a slippery customer.
Pongolle trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jean Pierre Pongolle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Clayton avoids the body shot from Pongolle.
Pongolle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pongolle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pongolle lands a right hook to the body.
Pongolle shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense.
Clayton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pongolle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clayton rushes Pongolle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pongolle is trying to trip Clayton. He has hold of a leg but Clayton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pongolle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pongolle wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Clayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pongolle defends well.
Clayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pongolle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pongolle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clayton is trying to keep Pongolle in close.
Pongolle preventing the sweep.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Pongolle from controlling successfully.
Pongolle stands up from Clayton's guard - Pongolle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clayton staying out of range there.
Pongolle wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayton, right into the meat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pongolle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pongolle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Clayton.
Clayton scores with a one two! Pongolle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clayton lands a nice shot to the body.
Clayton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jean Pierre Pongolle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pongolle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clayton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clayton drives through with a takedown into Pongolle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pongolle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pongolle has a closed guard, preventing Clayton from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pongolle is keeping the position for now.
Pongolle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pongolle is trying to hold Clayton in close to prevent damage but Clayton has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Clayton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clayton seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Charles Clayton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pongolle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pongolle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pongolle throws a sloppy head kick and Clayton moves out of range easily.
Pongolle misses the shot to the body.
Pongolle throws a sloppy head kick
and Clayton counters with a head kick. That will keep Pongolle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Clayton moves into the clinch.
Clayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pongolle is looking to clinch but Clayton is avoiding it.
Clayton throws a series of strikes that have Pongolle backpedaling.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton controlling the action here.
Clayton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pongolle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pongolle gets back to full guard.
Pongolle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clayton is aware though and is defending well.
Clayton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pongolle wants to hit a switch here but Clayton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pongolle there!
Clayton wants to control the pace but Pongolle is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pongolle is desperately trying to improve his position but Clayton has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clayton wants to control the pace but Pongolle is squirming around nicely.
Clayton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pongolle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clayton with shots to the head and body - Pongolle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clayton tries to control but Pongolle wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pongolle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pongolle wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Clayton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clayton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clayton lands in his opponent's guard.
Pongolle is looking for a triangle but Clayton pushes his legs off easily.
Clayton wants to pass the guard but Pongolle is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pongolle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clayton stacks Pongolle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clayton!
Pongolle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pongolle is trying to get back to his feet.
Pongolle is breathing heavily.
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!
Clayton trying to control the action but Pongolle is working from the bottom.
Clayton tries to move to mount but Pongolle blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pongolle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Clayton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clayton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clayton looks to land a body kick but Pongolle moved away.
Pongolle tries to clinch up.
Clayton closes the distance and pushes Pongolle back into the cage.
Clayton scores with a knee to the head.
Clayton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pongolle blocks it with crossed arms.
Clayton can't get the takedown.
Pongolle drags the fight down to the ground.
Clayton trying to control but Pongolle is working from the bottom.
Pongolle working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
Clayton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton forces his way into half guard.
Clayton prevents Pongolle from improving his position.
Clayton tries to pass to full mount but Pongolle defends it.
Clayton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clayton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clayton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clayton thows a huge punch but Pongolle dodges it nicely.
Clayton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clayton trying to control the action but Pongolle is working from the bottom.
Clayton is working for a submission of some sort.
Clayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton stops Pongolle from getting back to his feet.
Clayton is looking to take a break and control but Pongolle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clayton thows a huge punch but Pongolle dodges it nicely.
Pongolle tries to roll over but Clayton keeps him under control.
Clayton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pongolle is trying to stand back up but Clayton is controlling him
Pongolle looking for submissions off his back.
Charles Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pongolle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clayton is nestled in close to Pongolle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pongolle keeps working.
Clayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pongolle wants to get back to his feet.
Clayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pongolle is staying active underneath Clayton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pongolle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clayton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clayton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jean Pierre Pongolle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Clayton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Clayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pongolle looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Clayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clayton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Clayton!
Charles Clayton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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