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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Venholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Venholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venholt scores with the left hand. Clegane knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clegane.
Clegane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clegane closes the distance and pushes Venholt back into the cage.
Clegane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Venholt after a bit of a struggle.
Venholt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clegane can't get the takedown.
Brock Venholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Clegane.
Clegane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venholt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Venholt scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane looking for a takedown.
Venholt working aggressively here.
Clegane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Venholt prevents it.
Venholt tries to throw a body punch but Clegane avoids it by throwing Venholt back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venholt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Venholt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venholt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venholt throws a head punch that misses.
Venholt scores with a shoulder strike.
Clegane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Venholt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Venholt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clegane's elbow.
Clegane wants the takedown. Venholt is fighting it off but Clegane persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Venholt's guard against the cage.
Clegane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Venholt wants to get back to his feet but Clegane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Venholt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Venholt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clegane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Venholt!
Clegane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Venholt is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Venholt tries to bench press Clegane off him but Clegane keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venholt keeps working.
Clegane is putting a hurting on Venholt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clegane throws a strike aimed at the side of Venholt's head but Venholt avoids it well.
Clegane with the ground and pound but Venholt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Clegane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venholt tries to roll over but Clegane keeps him under control.
Clegane is pressing down on Venholt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venholt is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Clegane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Venholt enables Clegane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Venholt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clegane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Venholt's guard.
Venholt wants to stand back up but Clegane manages to pass into side control.
Clegane working the ground and pound but Venholt is defending the strikes.
Clegane controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venholt is not content to let Clegane control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Venholt is looking for a sweep.
Clegane taking a break here but Venholt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Clegane controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clegane stalling away here and it's allowed Venholt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Venholt is keeping the position.
Josh Clegane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Venholt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clegane preventing the sweep.
Clegane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clegane trying to control the position from guard on top but Venholt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clegane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Venholt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clegane thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane fails with the takedown
and Venholt counters with a left to the body.
Josh Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venholt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brock Venholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Clegane.
Clegane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Venholt lands with a right to the head.
Venholt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Venholt lands with a left to the head.
Clegane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Venholt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clegane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Clegane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Venholt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venholt lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Venholt.
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venholt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clegane.
Clegane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venholt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Venholt lands a hook that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venholt works on Clegane's body with a couple of short punches.
Venholt missing with knees to the body.
Venholt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Venholt misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venholt lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venholt obliges.
Venholt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Venholt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Venholt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Venholt dips to his left and cracks Clegane with an uppercut!
Venholt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Venholt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clegane on the side of the head.
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt
and Venholt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Venholt finds it's target.
Clegane clinches.
Clegane is working for takedown but Venholt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Venholt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane can't get the takedown.
Brock Venholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Clegane.
Venholt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Venholt stops a takedown attempt from Clegane.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Venholt has a couple of punches blocked by Clegane.
Venholt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venholt can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Venholt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Venholt lands with a right to the head.
Venholt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Clegane is working for takedown but Venholt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clegane is working for takedown but Venholt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Venholt throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Clegane wants to take the fight to the mat but Venholt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Venholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Venholt.
Venholt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Venholt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venholt.
Venholt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clegane is defending well for now.
Venholt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venholt is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Venholt misses with some punches.
Clegane is trying to drag Venholt to the mat but Venholt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venholt throws a punch but it's blocked by Clegane.
Venholt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Venholt.
Venholt digs a right hand underneath Clegane's ribcage. Clegane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venholt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Venholt misses with a punch to the body.
Venholt swings wildly with an uppercut but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venholt lands a hook that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants a takedown.
Clegane wants a takedown but no success here.
Clegane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Venholt.
Venholt lands an uppercut.
A short right from Venholt on the inside.
Venholt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleganes head.
Clegane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Venholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Venholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Venholt missing with knees to the body.
Venholt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venholt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venholt lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venholt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clegane avoids it.
Clegane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venholt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clegane has his takedown stuffed
and Venholt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clegane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Venholt. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Venholt!
Clegane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Venholt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venholt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clegane eats them both and turns towards Venholt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Venholt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Venholt 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Venholt!
A very excited looking Brock Venholt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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