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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Anderson has chosen The High Road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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155 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Clendennon counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Clendennon is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Clendennon's guard.
Clendennon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Clendennon keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Clendennon looking for a sweep. Not yet Clendennon, not yet.
Anderson prevents Clendennon from getting back to his feet.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Craig Anderson.
A low kick from Clendennon is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Clendennon didn't expect that.
Clendennon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson passes Clendennon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clendennon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Clendennon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson trying to control the action but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Clendennon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Clendennon lands.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Clendennon 's knee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Clendennon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Clendennon needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson catches Clendennon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Clendennon throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Clendennon gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Clendennon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Clendennon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Clendennon.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Clendennon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clendennon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Clendennon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Clendennon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clendennon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Clendennon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clendennon sprawls well. Clendennon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Clendennon moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clendennon lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Clendennon. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clendennon sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Clendennon looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson is looking to pass Clendennon's guard but actually Clendennon recovers to full guard.
Clendennon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Anderson tenderised Clendennon's leg. Clendennon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clendennon in his tracks.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clendennon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Clendennon coming out on top.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Clendennon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Clendennon fakes the leg kick and cracks Anderson in the body.
Clendennon scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clendennon defends it nicely.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Clendennon checks it
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Clendennon checks it
and Clendennon counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Clendennon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clendennon misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clendennon gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anderson working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clendennon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Clendennon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clendennon stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson working for submissions but it's allowed Clendennon to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Clendennon is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Clendennon is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson trying to hold on to Clendennon's head to control him but Clendennon postures up.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Clendennon is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Clendennon connects with a looping right hand.
Craig Clendennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Clendennon with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Clendennon. Beautiful body shot.
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
Clendennon checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Clendennon saw that one coming.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clendennon is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Clendennon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with a head kick.
It looks like Clendennon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Clendennon sprawls well.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clendennon.
Clendennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Clendennon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clendennon checks a leg kick.
Clendennon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clendennon is able to avoid easily.
Clendennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson avoiding damage as Clendennon throws knees to the body.
Clendennon pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clendennon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Clendennon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clendennon can pounce on him.
Clendennon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clendennon throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Clendennon only half commits.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Clendennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clendennon as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Clendennon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anderson's knee momentarily.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clendennon counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clendennon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson is rocked!
A jab lands there for Clendennon.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Clendennon finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Clendennon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon had his way with Craig Anderson in that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clendennon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clendennon throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Clendennon is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson motions for Clendennon to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clendennon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon closes the distance and clinches.
Clendennon lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Clendennon misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a leg kick
and Clendennon counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
Clendennon throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clendennon looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clendennon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Clendennon throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clendennon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clendennon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clendennon has escaped and now he's on top!
Clendennon stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to keep Clendennon in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clendennon stacks Anderson 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 Clendennon!
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Craig Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Clendennon.
I think Clendennon 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Craig Clendennon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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