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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon's entrance music is LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeVito is out of range and Clendennon settles back down.
Clendennon tries to work over DeVito's front leg with a kick but DeVito checks it.
DeVito cracks Clendennon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clendennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeVito throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clendennon.
DeVito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeVito cracks Clendennon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clendennon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clendennon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Clendennon misses.
DeVito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clendennon moves away.
DeVito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clendennon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeVito cracks Clendennon with a good jab.
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!
DeVito moves out of range of the leg kick from Clendennon.
DeVito tries a low kick but Clendennon avoids it.
Clendennon thows a leg kick but DeVito checks it
letting DeVito counter with a right hand.
DeVito looks to land a right hand but Clendennon moved out of range.
DeVito 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.
DeVito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a head kick that DeVito semi-blocks.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clendennon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clendennon scores with a nice strike.
DeVito motions for Clendennon to come forward. DeVito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clendennon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeVito lands a body shot.
Clendennon throws a looping overhand right but DeVito ducks down to avoid it.
Clendennon moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clendennon.
DeVito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clendennon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clendennon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeVito's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito checks a low kick from Clendennon.
DeVito tries to bum rush Clendennon with a series of wild strikes but Clendennon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clendennon thuds his right hand into DeVito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
DeVito scores with a hook to the body. Clendennon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clendennon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeVito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clendennon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting DeVito counter with a right hand.
Clendennon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clendennon lands a nice looking body kick.
DeVito tests Clendennon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeVito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clendennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeVito lands with a right hand.
Clendennon defending well as DeVito loads up on a big left hand.
Clendennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVito manages to avoid it.
Clendennon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeVito misses with an uppercut. Clendennon saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clendennon scores with a body shot.
DeVito misses with a lunging right hand
and Clendennon counters with a nice uppercut.
DeVito throws a lazy right hand but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeVito works Clendennon's body with a nice hook.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVito misses with a straight left.
DeVito moves forwards but Clendennon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clendennon is able to avoid easily.
Clendennon pushes DeVito away with a front kick.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeVito duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Clendennon.
DeVito connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from DeVito misses.
Clendennon drives through and clinches with DeVito against the cage.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
DeVito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clendennon blocking some punches.
Clendennon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeVito throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeVito.
DeVito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon scores a nice knee to the body.
Clendennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVito leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clendennon is working DeVito over against the cage.
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 Craig Clendennon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clendennon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeVito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clendennon. Clendennon obviously looking to wear him down.
Craig Clendennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Clendennon checks a leg kick nicely.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clendennon.
Clendennon slips a straight right by DeVito.
A shot to the body from Clendennon misses
and DeVito counters with a straight right hand.
Clendennon lands a jab-cross combination.
DeVito blocks a head kick by Clendennon.
DeVito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeVito looks to land a left hand but Clendennon moved out of range nicely.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clendennon's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clendennon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with the combination.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
DeVito lands a lovely overhand right.
DeVito throws a hook but Clendennon avoids it easily.
Clendennon checks a low kick from DeVito.
DeVito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clendennon lands a high kick!
DeVito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeVito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but DeVito circles away.
DeVito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeVito scores with a nice right hand.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clendennon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVito.
Clendennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeVito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeVito's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeVito looks to land a right hand but Clendennon moved out of range.
No joy there for Clendennon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clendennon takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
Clendennon connects with an inside leg kick.
Clendennon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clendennon.
DeVito circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeVito avoids the body shot from Clendennon.
DeVito tries to keep at a distance but Clendennon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clendennon unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeVito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeVito struggles to land a body shot inside as Clendennon controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from DeVito as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from DeVito.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeVito working hard to break the clinch.
Clendennon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeVito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeVito taking a breather.
DeVito has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Clendennon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeVito can turn it around.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeVito's defenses.
DeVito is trying to stall.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
DeVito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clendennon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clendennon working aggressively here.
Clendennon misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing DeVito back against the cage.
DeVito is looking to control Clendennon's arms but Clendennon gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVito has his back to the cage.
DeVito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clendennon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clendennon lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Clendennon missing with knees to the body.
A short left from DeVito.
DeVito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Clendennon.
DeVito takes a shot to the head.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
Clendennon blocks an elbow strike from DeVito.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeVito lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeVito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from DeVito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeVito lands with a shot to the body.
DeVito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. DeVito catches Clendennon right on the button with a cross.
Clendennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeVito.
Clendennon scores with a head kick. DeVito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clendennon closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
Clendennon tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeVito.
Clendennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon lands with a short shot to the head.
Clendennon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeVito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clendennon lands an elbow just above DeVito 's eye.
DeVito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Clendennon.
A short right from Clendennon on the inside.
Clendennon lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Clendennon.
DeVito breaks the clinch.
Clendennon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clendennon throws a series of punches but DeVito moves out of range.
Clendennon throws a leg kick which misses DeVito's front leg but catches the back leg as DeVito tries to avoid it.
Clendennon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clendennon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon is looking to slow DeVito down with leg kicks.
Clendennon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeVitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
DeVito lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Clendennon tries a low kick but DeVito avoids it.
Clendennon connects with an inside leg kick.
DeVito tries to keep at a distance but Clendennon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clendennon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeVito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clendennon lands with a light punch inside.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but DeVito blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeVito.
Clendennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Clendennon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clendennon obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVitos head.
Clendennon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
Clendennon lands with a right to the head.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but DeVito blocks with his arms.
DeVito throws a punch but it's blocked by Clendennon.
Clendennon connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeVito's face.
A frustrated look appears on DeVito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clendennon throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Clendennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clendennon scores with a knee to the head.
Tommy DeVito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clendennon pushes DeVito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but DeVito blocks with his arms.
Clendennon throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Clendennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
DeVito misses with a body punch.
Clendennon tries to land knees in the clinch but DeVito avoids the damage to the body.
Clendennon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeVito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clendennon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clendennon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeVito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeVito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clendennon misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito leaning against his opponent.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clendennon as DeVito tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeVito tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clendennon 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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