PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Blaauwendraat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton McCloud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blaauwendraat
vs
McCloud

180 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arjen Blaauwendraat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaauwendraat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaauwendraat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCloud throws a sloppy head kick and Blaauwendraat moves out of range easily.
McCloud leaves Blaauwendraat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCloud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch but McCloud slips to the side
and McCloud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blaauwendraat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blaauwendraat darts in trying to clinch
and McCloud counters with a nice body kick.
Arjen Blaauwendraat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCloud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blaauwendraat looks to land a combination but McCloud avoids it well.
McCloud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat misses with a double jab
and McCloud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blaauwendraat misses with a leg kick
and McCloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blaauwendraat looks to land a combination but McCloud avoids it well.

Blaauwendraat drives through and clinches with McCloud against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaauwendraat.
Blaauwendraat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCloud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Blaauwendraat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blaauwendraat has McCloud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCloud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

McCloud decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCloud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blaauwendraat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCloud swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat prevents McCloud from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McCloud kicks Blaauwendraat off and gets to his feet.
McCloud tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch but McCloud slips to the side
and McCloud counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaauwendraat throws a head kick that misses.

McCloud gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McCloud feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCloud throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCloud throwing strikes but missing.
Blaauwendraat is breathing heavily.
McCloud throwing strikes from guard but Blaauwendraat blocks nicely.
Blaauwendraat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCloud.
Blaauwendraat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCloud wants to control from the top but Blaauwendraat keeps moving.
McCloud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaauwendraat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCloud throwing strikes from guard but Blaauwendraat blocks nicely.
Blaauwendraat keeping moving, preventing McCloud from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCloud stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaauwendraat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCloud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blaauwendraat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blaauwendraat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCloud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaauwendraat tries to avoid it but McCloud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaauwendraat to the ground. Blaauwendraat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCloud throws a head kick that Blaauwendraat semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton McCloud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McCloud scores with a nice body kick.
Blaauwendraat throws a wild body kick that McCloud sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaauwendraat.
Blaauwendraat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCloud sprawls well. McCloud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaauwendraat gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaauwendraat leaves McCloud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaauwendraat falls off balance throwing a combination

and McCloud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCloud.
McCloud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCloud lands an elbow just above Blaauwendraat 's eye.
Blaauwendraat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCloud to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjen Blaauwendraat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCloud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaauwendraat's efforts to push away.
McCloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaauwendraat fails to pull guard.
McCloud lands an elbow inside that Blaauwendraat shrugs off.

McCloud pulls guard effortlessly.
McCloud wants to get back to his feet but Blaauwendraat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

McCloud manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by McCloud or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaauwendraat which made him look bad.
Blaauwendraat with a lazy takedown attempt

and McCloud counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCloud throws a front kick that sends Blaauwendraat stumbling back into the cage.
Blaauwendraat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCloud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blaauwendraat darts in looking for a takedown but McCloud gets double underhooks and turns Blaauwendraat into the cage.
McCloud has Blaauwendraat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blaauwendraat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCloud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCloud lands an elbow that stopped Blaauwendraat in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCloud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

McCloud manages to break the clinch.
Blaauwendraat shoots in but McCloud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCloud shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaauwendraat tries to sprawl out of it but McCloud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaauwendraat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCloud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arjen Blaauwendraat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCloud rushes Blaauwendraat and presses him up against the cage.
Blaauwendraat trying to land knees to the body.
McCloud lands a nice elbow.
Blaauwendraat takes an elbow to the temple.
Blaauwendraat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCloud just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCloud lands an elbow inside that Blaauwendraat shrugs off.
Blaauwendraat trying to land knees to the body.

McCloud has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blaauwendraat regains guard immediately.
McCloud throws a big elbow that misses.
McCloud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blaauwendraat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCloud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaauwendraat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCloud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaauwendraat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton McCloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Blaauwendraat throws a leg kick
and McCloud counters with a three punch combo that has Blaauwendraat backing up. Blaauwendraat nods at McCloud to acknowledge the strikes.
Blaauwendraat blocks a head kick by McCloud.
Blaauwendraat misses with a body shot.
McCloud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaauwendraat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCloud counters with a good, hard body kick but Blaauwendraat shrugs it off.
Blaauwendraat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCloud fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaauwendraat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCloud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Blaauwendraat misses
and McCloud counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaauwendraat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCloud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but Blaauwendraat shows good takedown defense.
Blaauwendraat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCloud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCloud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaauwendraat defends it nicely.
McCloud shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaauwendraat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCloud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arjen Blaauwendraat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton McCloud.
No luck for Blaauwendraat with that takedown attempt.
McCloud has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Blaauwendraat shoots in for a takedown but McCloud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaauwendraat but Blaauwendraat pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaauwendraat's waist but Blaauwendraat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCloud off to one side.
McCloud moves out of range of the body kick from Blaauwendraat.

McCloud clinches up with Blaauwendraat and pushes him back against the cage.
McCloud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCloud can't get the takedown.
Blaauwendraat tries to land knees in the clinch but McCloud avoids the damage to the body.
Blaauwendraat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCloud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blaauwendraat can't break the clinch.
McCloud jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaauwendraat walks away with a smile on his face. McCloud gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch up but McCloud keeps it at a distance.
Blaauwendraat shoots in for a takedown but McCloud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaauwendraat blocks a head kick by McCloud.
McCloud tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaauwendraat throws a series of punches but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud scores with a head kick.
McCloud dodges the punch combination from Blaauwendraat.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but Blaauwendraat shows good takedown defense.
McCloud checks a leg kick nicely.
Blaauwendraat misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaauwendraat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from McCloud lands but Blaauwendraat takes it in his stride.
Blaauwendraat leaves McCloud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clayton McCloud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaauwendraat dives in for a single leg takedown but McCloud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

McCloud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaauwendraat wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaauwendraat fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clayton McCloud.
Well McCloud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton McCloud!
During a confident post fight interview, Clayton McCloud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.