Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 328 Steve vs Phoenix
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
A left lands for Boryska.#TD2#
Boryska scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Cleary throws Boryska to one side and escapes!
Cleary throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boryska on the side of the head.
Boryska lands a head kick. Cleary smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Cleary lands a big head kick that sends Boryska tumbling to the mat! Cleary takes a step backwards and waves Boryska back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Boryska is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Piotr Boryska has been cut.
Cleary avoids the body shot from Boryska.
Boryska is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleary finish him?
Cleary misses with a right hand
and Boryska counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Cleary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boryska sprawls well initially but Cleary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cleary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boryska is just riding it out for now. Cleary eventually gives up the hold.
Boryska seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleary prevents Boryska from improving his position.
Boryska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Cleary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boryska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boryska trying to control here.
Boryska is looking to improve his position.
Boryska manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Boryska has his foot on Cleary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cleary works his way back into a safe position though.
Boryska thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cleary postures up in Boryska's guard and throws a big left but Boryska blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary won't allow Boryska to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boryska keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary works over Boryska with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Boryska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cleary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cleary preventing the sweep.
Boryska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cleary pushing down on Boryska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boryska taking some punishment here, with Cleary in his half guard.
Boryska flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boryska wants to improve his position but Cleary is controlling well.
Boryska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cleary is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cleary seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Cleary is trying to control. Boryska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cleary missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boryska wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cleary is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cleary is working for a submission of some sort.
Boryska tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boryska manages to get to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Cleary drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cleary jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cleary stands up over Boryska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boryska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boryska keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Cleary has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cleary scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cleary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boryska is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Cleary escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boryska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cleary slips a jab and a cross from Boryska.
Boryska throws a head kick that Cleary semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Cleary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boryska.
Patrick Cleary is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Cleary.
Some wild striking there from Cleary.
Cleary tries to clinch but Boryska is having none of it.
Boryska lands a head kick. Cleary smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boryska misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boryska throws a nice looking combination but Cleary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boryska moves out of range as Cleary strikes.
Cleary looks to land a combination but Boryska avoids it well.
Boryska is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Cleary misses its intended target. #T1#
A shot to the body from Cleary misses
and Boryska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boryska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary connects with a crisp jab.
Cleary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cleary throws a series of punches but Boryska avoids them all with ease.
Boryska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patrick Cleary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cleary shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boryska eats them both and turns towards Cleary to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boryska was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
Cleary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleary drops his hands momentarily and Boryska takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boryska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Cleary.#T2#
Boryska looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Boryska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Boryska as he checks the leg kick.
Cleary lands a really nice looking cross but Boryska seems unphased.
Boryska 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.
Cleary scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Boryska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boryska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boryska lands a head shot.#KD#
Cleary drops Boryska with a beautiful combination! Boryska stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleary is looking for the KO!
Cleary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boryska takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Boryska tenderised Cleary's leg. Cleary is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Cleary jabs Boryska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boryska throws a sloppy head kick and Cleary moves out of range easily.
Cleary misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boryska counters with a head kick. That will keep Cleary thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Boryska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boryska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryska looks to land a combination but Cleary avoids it well. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cleary has knocked Boryska down with a huge combo! Cleary steps away and waves a wobbly Boryska back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryska moves away from the strike by Cleary.
Cleary misses with a hook
and Cleary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cleary throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boryska counters with a three punch combo that has Cleary backing up. Cleary nods at Boryska to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Cleary gets caught flat footed, as Boryska shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boryska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Patrick Cleary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boryska is one step ahead there. #T4#
Boryska lands a couple of elbows.
Boryska wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary is trying to control the position but Boryska postures up.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boryska postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boryska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now.
Boryska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boryska throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R3#
Cleary slips under a jab from Boryska.
Boryska misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Cleary counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Cleary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boryska manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cleary has Boryska in his guard.#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boryska's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boryska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boryska wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Boryska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cleary pulls Boryska in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boryska working his ground and pound in the gym.
Cleary's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cleary is trying to keep Boryska in close.
Boryska looking to pass the guard.
Cleary wants to hit a switch here but Boryska passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleary there!
Cleary can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Boryska is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cleary to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cleary shrugs it off.
Boryska scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Cleary tries to lock up and control but Boryska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cleary is trying to escape the mount.
Boryska landing strikes from the mount.
Cleary can't escape the position.
Boryska has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cleary's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Boryska goes for an armbar but Cleary turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cleary.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Boryska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleary works over Boryska with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Boryska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Boryska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleary is aware though and is defending well.
Boryska looking for a sweep. Not yet Boryska, not yet.
Boryska trying to control the position.
Cleary scoring with some ground and pound.
Boryska has momentary wrist control but Cleary slips an elbow through the middle.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Boryska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boryska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boryska keeping full guard, as Cleary tries to pass.
Cleary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boryska works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boryska looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cleary passes into side control.
Boryska tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.
Cleary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boryska keeps working.
Boryska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cleary wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Piotr Boryska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boryska is looking to regain half guard here but Cleary keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Boryska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cleary 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Snitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cleary's guard.
Cleary has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snitch has passed into side control.
Snitch taking a breather here.
Snitch grinds an elbow into Cleary's temple.
Cleary is looking to reverse the position.
Snitch just content to control the position.
Snitch trying to control the action but Cleary is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Snitch slips a nice elbow through Cleary's hands, connecting with Cleary's forehead.#T1#
Snitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cleary trying to control from the bottom.
Snitch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snitch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cleary tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cleary is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Snitch wants to free his trapped foot but Cleary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cleary trying to hold on to Snitch's head to control him but Snitch postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cleary drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cleary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snitch is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Snitch stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Snitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snitch looking to sit in guard and control but Cleary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Snitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Cleary throwing strikes from guard but Snitch blocks nicely.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Snitch is keeping the position.
Snitch trying to control the position.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving.
Snitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snitch is pulling down on Cleary's head. It's preventing any offense from Cleary, at least for the moment.
Cleary 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.

A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cleary throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch works Cleary's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cleary's half guard.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cleary tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Snitch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cleary can't escape the position.
Cleary wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cleary is desperately trying to improve his position but Snitch has a good base and remains in mount.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleary can't escape the position. #T2#
Cleary is working hard here to advance position.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snitch trying to control but Cleary is having none of it.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snitch controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Cleary regains half guard.
Snitch is keen to just control but Cleary is a slippery customer.
Snitch controlling the pace.
Cleary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snitch winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cleary trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Cleary tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Snitch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary can't do much from the bottom here.
Cleary tries to bench press Snitch off him but Snitch keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snitch throws out a powerful jab.
Snitch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snitch throws a series of strikes that have Cleary backpedaling. #TD2#
Cleary gets caught napping as Snitch dives in and scores a takedown. Cleary manages to retain guard.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Snitch from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snitch stays in close to Cleary's body and controls the position.
Cleary can't keep his opponent in guard - Snitch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cleary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Cleary looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snitch has picked Cleary up and slammed him! Cleary can't keep hold of the triangle and Snitch manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face as Snitch controls the position.
Cleary keeping his opponent close.
Snitch controlling from side mount.
Cleary is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Snitch controlling from side mount.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snitch working away.
Snitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleary keeps working.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom here.
Cleary is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Snitch prevents Cleary from improving his position.
Snitch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cleary, right into the meat.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Snitch.
Cleary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snitch tests Cleary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Snitch drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4##SUB#
Cleary working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily. #SUB#
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cleary wants to hit a switch here but Snitch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleary there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch avoids the attempt from Cleary to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snitch 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
An out of breath Jon Snitch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cleary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cleary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Skog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cleary drops his hands momentarily and Skog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleary scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Cleary there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skog back to the cage. Cleary follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary tries to counter with a takedown but Skog is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Skog 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.
Skog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skog works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary trying to control the position here.
Cleary is trying to keep Skog in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skog looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cleary trying to control the position here.
Cleary wants to stand but Skog is controlling the position.
Cleary is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Skog won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Skog throwing strikes but missing.
Skog passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleary.
Skog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cleary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skog is controlling him.
Cleary is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Skog defends easily.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Skog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skog.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Cleary's knee but Cleary avoids it well.
Skog checks a low kick from Cleary.
Cleary staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cleary.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cleary drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cleary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog with the counter takedown but Cleary avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skog.
Cleary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skog pinned against the cage. Skog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Skog with a jab.
Cleary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Cleary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cleary throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Skog gets a double leg takedown into Cleary's guard.
Skog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cleary trying to control the position. #T1#
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skog won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary controls Skog momentarily but Skog frees himself. #SUB#
Cleary is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Skog has his hands clasped together but Cleary extends and breaks Skog's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cleary.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Cleary!
A very excited looking Patrick Cleary rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GC 315 Steve vs Alvarez
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Sheven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheven ducks right into an uppercut from Cleary.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Sheven counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleary thinking.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary throws a jab when Sheven was well out of range.
Sheven is looking for the big counter here.
Sheven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a looping left.#T1#
Sheven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cleary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patrick Cleary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary misses with a looping left.
Cleary lands a front kick.
Cleary fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleary misses with a combination #TD2#
so Sheven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheven trying to move into half guard but instead Cleary has managed to sweep!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheven is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cleary wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Sheven is controlling Cleary's posture.
Sheven wants to improve his position but instead Cleary has moved into half guard.
Sheven regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Sheven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cleary postures up in Sheven's guard and throws a big left but Sheven blocks it.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Sheven.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cleary throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely.
Cleary throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Cleary preventing the sweep.
Sheven pulls Cleary in close to his closed guard and prevents Cleary from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cleary throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sheven checks a leg kick.
And Sheven tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleary pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sheven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleary.
Sheven avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Sheven unleashes a big counter combination but Cleary bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cleary throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cleary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheven counters with a nice body shot.
Cleary pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sheven back to the cage. Cleary follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sheven takes one to the side of the head.
Cleary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cleary misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleary swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sheven to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Cleary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cleary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cleary tries a low kick but Sheven avoids it.
Sheven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Sheven checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sheven blocks the low kick.
Sheven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cleary misses with a hook
and Sheven counters with a nice body shot.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cleary throws a right and a left that Sheven avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Cleary.
Cleary comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patrick Cleary is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patrick Cleary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cleary throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Sheven moved out of range nicely.
Cleary tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheven is able to avoid easily.
Cleary is looking to land body kicks.
Cleary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Sheven decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleary's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cleary trying to control the position.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Cleary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheven is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cleary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
Sheven has Cleary pulled in close to control his posture.
Cleary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Sheven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleary's guard. #REVB#
Cleary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheven can do to turn this around?
Cleary is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Sheven pushes his legs off easily.
Sheven passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sheven has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cleary manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cleary's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary wants to clinch#KD2#
and Sheven counters with a left and a right that hurts Cleary! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Sheven jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Cleary is rocked!
Sheven postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cleary bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sheven and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sharven Sheven!
A very excited looking Sharven Sheven 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.

Event: GC 311 Bastard vs Spud
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
Borealis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borealis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleary with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cleary trying to hold on to Borealis's head to control him but Borealis postures up.
Borealis thows a huge punch but Cleary dodges it nicely.
Borealis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cleary has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Borealis throwing shots but Cleary is blocking nicely.
Borealis is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borealis tries to pass to full mount but Cleary defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleary defending well though.
Borealis slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borealis defends it easily.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borealis defends it easily.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis postures up in Cleary's guard and throws a big left but Cleary blocks it. #SUB2#
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Cleary working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cleary holds on and takes a little breather.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borealis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cleary working a defensive guard here.
Borealis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleary's head.#T3#
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borealis controls the pace.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borealis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borealis works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis lands a couple of elbows.
Cleary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borealis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borealis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borealis trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cleary has his foot on Borealis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borealis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borealis scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SUB2#
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borealis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borealis 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borealis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurora Borealis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cleary checks a low kick from Borealis.
Aurora Borealis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borealis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cleary.#TD#
Borealis 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.#SUB2#
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis chips away with some ground and pound.
Borealis wants to pass the guard but Cleary is keeping the position.
Cleary trying to keep a closed guard but Borealis is proving a slippery customer.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borealis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borealis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurora Borealis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Borealis pushes his legs off easily.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Cleary is trying to keep Borealis in close. #T1#
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Borealis defends easily.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borealis is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cleary is trying to control the position but Borealis postures up.
Borealis won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis working some strikes from top position.
Cleary wants to sweep here but Borealis controlling him for the moment.
Borealis trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Borealis defends easily.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borealis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borealis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cleary has momentary wrist control but Borealis slips an elbow through the middle.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis scoring with some ground and pound.
Borealis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borealis postures up. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borealis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cleary has his foot on Borealis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borealis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary is pulling down on Borealis's head to control his posture.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary controls Borealis momentarily but Borealis frees himself. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Borealis pushes his legs off easily.
Borealis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurora Borealis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Borealis gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borealis working the ground and pound.
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
Cleary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borealis trying to control the action but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Borealis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borealis wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis landing strikes.
Cleary tries to buck Borealis off but Borealis is having none of it.#T1#
Borealis working the head and body with strikes.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Borealis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borealis lands strikes from half guard.
Cleary is trying to maintain the position but Borealis is very close to passing his half guard.
Borealis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cleary trying to control here.
Borealis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Cleary is looking to improve his position.
Borealis trying to control from half guard but Cleary is working away.
Cleary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borealis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cleary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Borealis is looking for a kimura but Cleary is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borealis to get the leverage.
Borealis winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Cleary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cleary has his hands clasped together around Borealis's back. He's all about the action.
Cleary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borealis. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Cleary moves into full guard.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis working some strikes from top position.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borealis. #SUB#
Borealis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cleary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borealis has Cleary in his guard.#REVB#
Borealis keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary preventing the sweep. #T4#
Borealis working a defensive guard here.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Borealis keeps moving.
Cleary postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleary works over Borealis with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Borealis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cleary advances to half guard.
Borealis tries to roll over but Cleary keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aurora Borealis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borealis regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurora Borealis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borealis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurora Borealis!
Aurora Borealis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Cleary moves away from the strike by Batts.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Cleary moved out of range nicely.
Cleary moves away from the strike by Batts.
Cleary tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Batts takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Batts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Batts looks to land a left hand but Cleary moved out of range nicely.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batts as he jumps to the side.
Batts lands a head shot.
A jab from Batts misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Cleary throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Batts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cleary is in Batts's guard.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleary controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Cleary pushes down on Batts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleary is nestled in close to Batts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Batts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Batts.
Batts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.
Batts controlling the position.
Batts looking to control but Cleary passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cleary wants to free his trapped foot but Batts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Batts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cleary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cleary's back!
Batts connects with a big shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary is trying to remain composed but Batts is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cleary staying busy and making it hard for Batts to control.
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Batts cracks Cleary with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cleary from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts not allowing Cleary to control his hands.
Cleary covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cleary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleary rolls, trying to escape but Batts keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Batts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cleary defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Batts lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T3#
Cleary breaks Batts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Batts controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself.
Cleary throws a big elbow that misses.
Batts trying to control the position.
Cleary told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cleary lands a couple of digs.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Batts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batts wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
Cleary pushing down on Batts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura here.
Batts holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Batts is trying to control but can't.
Cleary trying to control the action but Batts is working from the bottom.
Batts is looking to improve his position.
Batts trying to control from the bottom.
Batts is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cleary lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Batts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Batts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Batts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleary on the side of the head.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batts.
Good standup being displayed there by Batts as he connects with a hook.
Batts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from Cleary lands but Batts takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Batts has been cut.
Batts throws a leg kick but Cleary checks it.
A jab from Batts misses.
Batts throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleary closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batts circles away.
Patrick Cleary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts connects with a crisp jab.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Batts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batts looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Peter Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleary changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batts lands with a hook. Cleary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleary shoots in for a double leg but Batts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cleary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batts tries to avoid it but Cleary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batts to the ground. Batts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts lands a nice looking body kick.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Cleary's shoulder, as Cleary tries to avoid the shot.
Batts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary shoots for a double leg takedown but Batts sprawls well. He's pushed Cleary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batts sprawls well. Batts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary is breathing heavily.
Batts lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Batts misses with a looping right.
Cleary attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Cleary 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.#ES#
Batts has his feet on Cleary's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Cleary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batts connects with a body shot that sends Cleary's belly button to the back.
A big right from Batts misses.
Batts fails to land with a series of punches.
Batts seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Batts does it's job there.
Batts catches Cleary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batts misses with a body shot.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Batts avoids it easily.
Batts throws a leg kick which misses Cleary's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleary tries to avoid it.
Batts misses with an uppercut.
Batts throws out a loose jab but Cleary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Batts avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Cleary shoots in and gets a takedown into Batts's guard.
Batts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Batts is trying to keep Cleary in close.
Batts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there.
Cleary trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom.
Cleary slips nicely into half guard.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Batts won't allow it. #T4#
Cleary slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batts keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Cleary is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batts tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg.
Cleary with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Batts is trying to get back to full guard.
Batts is not content to let Cleary control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Batts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batts cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Cleary feints the counter takedown.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Cleary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batts misses with a hook. Cleary ducked under it nicely.
Cleary shoots for a takedown but Batts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batts. Cleary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleary's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Batts shows good takedown defense.
Batts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batts defends it well.
Batts throws a hook but Cleary avoids it easily.
Cleary tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Cleary ducks down to avoid it.
Batts looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Cleary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Batts.
Batts misses with a straight left.
Batts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batts lands a lovely overhand right.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary darts in looking for a takedown but Batts gets double underhooks and turns Cleary into the cage.
Peter Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Batts digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Batts misses the jab.
Cleary looks for a takedown but Batts sprawls well.#TD2#
Cleary shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Batts's guard.
Cleary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peter Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleary lands a couple of elbows.
Batts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cleary.
Batts pulls Cleary in close to prevent any damage.
Cleary throws a big right hand that misses.
Batts wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cleary is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary distracts Batts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Batts managing to control the position.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cleary is defended easily by Batts.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Batts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batts misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cleary counters with a nice double leg into side control. Batts won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Cleary tries for a kimura but Batts is defending well.
Batts takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Batts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cleary lands some shots froms side control.
Batts tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.
Cleary in side control, throwing shots but Batts defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Batts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Batts!
Peter Batts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Cleary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleary wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cleary has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cleary connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cleary has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Cleary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cleary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheven is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cleary tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleary tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a good low kick that Cleary was not able to check.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Sheven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheven tried to counter with a leg kick but Cleary avoided it.
Sheven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cleary.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.#T2#
Cleary throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cleary moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Cleary has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sheven regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Sheven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cleary defends it easily.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheven swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sheven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cleary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Sheven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sheven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheven performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Cleary tries to kick Sheven off but Sheven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cleary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cleary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sheven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheven attempts a counter takedown but Cleary avoids it well and moves away.
Cleary tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cleary tries to clinch but Sheven moves out of range.
Cleary swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleary or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheven, which made it look bad.
Sheven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
No luck for Cleary with that takedown attempt.
Sheven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleary sprawls and moves away.
Cleary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Cleary misses with a takedown attempt
and Sheven counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Sheven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Cleary closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Cleary manages to break the clinch.
Cleary tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD2#
Cleary drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sheven keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Sheven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sheven looking to sit in guard and control but Cleary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary stays in close to Sheven's body and controls the position.
Cleary pushes down on Sheven's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Cleary trying to control the action but Sheven is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sheven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sheven looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheven gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sheven is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Sheven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleary's head.
Sheven trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sheven tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleary is retaining full guard.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Sheven from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cleary's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheven counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleary wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Sheven stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleary. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleary sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cleary.
It appears Sheven was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharven Sheven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheven but Sheven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheven throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleary looks for a takedown but Sheven sprawls well.
Sheven thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD2#
Cleary looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sheven!#SU2#
Cleary stands up.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cleary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Sheven is not content to let Cleary control the position.
Sheven is looking for a sweep. Cleary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheven holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cleary slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheven keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheven is looking to control Cleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheven avoid being mounted?
Cleary controlling the action here.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Sheven won't allow it.
Sheven trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheven wants to get back to full guard.
Cleary throwing shots but Sheven is blocking nicely.
Cleary is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheven stuffs the takedown.
Cleary darts in looking for a takedown but Sheven gets double underhooks and turns Cleary into the cage.
Sheven attempts a counter takedown but Cleary avoids it well and moves away.
Cleary shoots in and drives through. Sheven sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Cleary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleary has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Patrick Cleary!
A less than humble Patrick Cleary misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 291
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Cleary dodges the punch combination from Ohanian.
Cleary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohanian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cleary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohanian.
We've been told by Cleary's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ohanian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cleary attempts a counter takedown but Ohanian avoids it well and moves away.
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohanian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleary can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
The fighters circling - Ohanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Ohanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary shoots for a double leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls well. He's pushed Cleary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ohanian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Cleary walks into a stiff left hand from Ohanian.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Ohanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Ohanian.#CL2#
Ohanian moves into the clinch.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohanian slowing the pace effectively.
Ohanian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ohanian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cleary is working for takedown but Ohanian is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Ohanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Ohanian lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ohanian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary has Ohanian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohanian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ohanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleary jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohanian walks away with a smile on his face. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohanian clobbers Cleary with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ohanian connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ohanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ohanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ohanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohanian feints and then cracks Cleary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cleary down.
Ohanian tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleary fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ohanian throws a leg kick but Cleary checks it. #T3#
Ohanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cleary misses with a leg kick
and Ohanian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohanian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cleary shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohanian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cleary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ohanian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ohanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ohanian. #TD#
Cleary closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cleary lands in his opponent's guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is keeping the position.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ohanian wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cleary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ohanian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cleary has managed to get both his arms back between Ohanian's legs - danger averted.
Ohanian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohanian is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ohanian ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Ohanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ohanian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Ohanian moves into the clinch.
Cleary goes for a takedown attempt but Ohanian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cleary tries to bum rush Ohanian with a series of wild strikes but Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cleary misses with an uppercut. Ohanian saw that one coming.
Ohanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cleary misses with a leg kick
and Ohanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ohanian counters with a three punch combo that has Cleary backing up. Cleary nods at Ohanian to acknowledge the strikes.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleary swings for the body but Ohanian moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ohanian.
Cleary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alen Ohanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohanian throws a head kick but Cleary moves out of range. #T1#
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohanian manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ohanian closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary managing to block the knees to the body from Ohanian.
Ohanian lands a right hand.
Ohanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohanian misses with a body punch. #TD#
Cleary jumps guard and drags Ohanian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ohanian slips nicely into half guard.
Cleary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ohanian is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cleary sees it coming and defends easily.
Cleary is refusing to be controlled, as Ohanian sits in half guard.
Cleary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleary.#T2##SUB#
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohanian defends it easily.#SUB#
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohanian advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ohanian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cleary tries to improve position but can't.
Cleary tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ohanian easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Cleary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cleary is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cleary sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cleary is trying to control but Ohanian manages to pass to mount!
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ohanian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ohanian uses his free foot to push down on Cleary's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cleary. #T4#
Cleary tries to reverse the position but Ohanian maintains control.
Ohanian content just to control the position here.
Cleary tries to reverse the position but Ohanian maintains control.#SUB2#
Cleary tries to improve his position but Ohanian has taken his back! Ohanian has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cleary tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ohanian pushes Cleary away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Ohanian!
After winning the bout, Alen Ohanian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 283
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Nice cross by McDonnell.
Cleary looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
McDonnell tests Cleary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cleary.
Cleary misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleary will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cleary moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Cleary darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Cleary scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonnell wants to control but Cleary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonnell trying to hold on to Cleary's head to control him but Cleary postures up.
Cleary is looking to take a break and control but McDonnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonnell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary.
Cleary throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Cleary 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. #SUB2#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonnell has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
McDonnell is refusing to be controlled, as Cleary sits in half guard.
McDonnell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cleary wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Cleary. #SUB2#
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Cleary seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Cleary wants to free his trapped foot but McDonnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell is working hard here to advance position.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is defending well.
McDonnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonnell holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cleary working some strikes from top position.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleary passes McDonnell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonnell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cleary throwing strikes but missing.
Cleary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary works over McDonnell with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary connects with a couple of short punches.
Cleary keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonnell's head.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonnell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Cleary. #TD#
McDonnell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cleary tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonnell is in Cleary's guard.#SUB2#
Cleary throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDonnell uses it to pass to side control.
Cleary is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McDonnell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonnell works his way to his opponent's back.
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!#SUB#
McDonnell looking for the choke from the back.
Cleary breaks McDonnell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Cleary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cleary working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonnell's head.#T1#
Cleary postures up and lands a big shot to McDonnell's brow.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from McDonnell.
Cleary wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
Cleary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleary lands a couple of digs.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cleary is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonnell trying to control the position. #T2#
Cleary wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell is trying to control the position but Cleary postures up. #SUB#
McDonnell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleary defends well.
Cleary won't allow McDonnell to sweep him here.
Cleary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonnell is keeping the position for now.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleary is in close to McDonnell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cleary is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary is working McDonnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
McDonnell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cleary makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
McDonnell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cleary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleary scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cleary wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Cleary tries to pass.
McDonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonnell has wrist control.#SUB#
McDonnell is looking for a triangle but Cleary pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cleary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cleary's guard.
Cleary has a hand on McDonnell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonnell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cleary tries to reverse the position but McDonnell maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cleary tries to lock up and control but McDonnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cleary working to try and regain half guard.
Cleary looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
McDonnell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cleary tries to roll but McDonnell sticks to his back.
McDonnell is trying to stick to Cleary's back but Cleary is turning into McDonnell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonnell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cleary.
Cleary lands a couple of digs.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
McDonnell has an active guard here but Cleary has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Cleary is working for a kimura but McDonnell is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonnell is looking to control Cleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonnell avoid being mounted?
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
McDonnell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cleary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cleary's back!#T3##SUB#
McDonnell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cleary is in real trouble here. McDonnell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cleary is tapping out! McDonnell wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory McDonnell!
In his post fight interview, Rory McDonnell gave a big smile as he said 'Free OJ!'.

Event: DUEL 208
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Cleary lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rothschild at a distance.
Rothschild misses with a few strikes there.
Rothschild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cleary.
Cleary needs to keep his hands up - Rothschild had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Rothschild.
Cleary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleary misses with a shot to the body
and Rothschild counters with a good low kick that Cleary was not able to check.
Rothschild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothschild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleary in his tracks.
Cleary goes for a double leg but Rothschild avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rothschild continues to drive forward.
Rothschild motions for Cleary to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary unleashes a big counter combination but Rothschild bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cleary takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary tries to move into range but Rothschild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cleary takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleary throws a sloppy body shot
and Rothschild counters with a one-two to the body.
Rothschild takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Cleary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleary walks into a left hand.
Rothschild is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cleary.
Cleary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleary on the side of the head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cleary.
Cleary postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cleary in side control, throwing shots but Rothschild defends.
Rothschild is looking for a sweep.
Rothschild taking a bit of punishment here - Cleary scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cleary. #T2#
Cleary misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cleary is trying to move to mount but Rothschild reverses beautifully and ends up in Cleary's guard.
Cleary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cleary working for a triangle but Rothschild defends it easily. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Rothschild defends easily.
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Cleary is trying to keep Rothschild in close. #SUB2#
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Rothschild defends easily.
Rothschild trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cleary's guard.
Cleary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cleary looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rothschild has picked Cleary up and slammed him! Cleary can't keep hold of the triangle and Rothschild manages to pass to side control!
Cleary tries to buck Rothschild off but Rothschild is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cleary is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Rothschild decides to stand back up.
Rothschild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleary is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rothschild dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cleary is looking to slow Rothschild down with leg kicks.
Rothschild misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Rothschild blocks the leg kick.
Rothschild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cleary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
Rothschild swinging wildly here.
Rothschild misses with a double jab.
Cleary changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rothschild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cleary.
Rothschild slips under a jab from Cleary.
Cleary 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary throws a jab but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Cleary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild jabs Cleary right on the nose. Cleary blinks but takes it well.
Rothschild throws a hook but Cleary blocks it.
Rothschild throws a combination. Cleary tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Andy Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cleary 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.
Rothschild walks into a jab.
Rothschild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rothschild throws a leg kick which misses Cleary's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleary tries to avoid it.
Cleary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Cleary's head but Cleary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild scores with a nice head shot.
Cleary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rothschild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleary.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cleary looks to move away, Rothschild throws a big counter combo but Cleary just gets out of the way.
Rothschild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body. Cleary takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleary looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cleary takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cleary misses with a low kick.
Rothschild stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rothschild wants it to stay on the feet.
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cleary misses with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Cleary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Cleary slips the punch.
Rothschild lands a nice shot that snaps Cleary's head back.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cleary has time to react.
A head kick misses from Cleary.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Rothschild staying out of range there.
Cleary closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.
Cleary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Cleary ducks right into an uppercut from Rothschild.
Cleary gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rothschild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Cleary.
Rothschild throws a head kick that Cleary semi-blocks.
Rothschild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rothschild tries to bum rush Cleary with a series of wild strikes but Cleary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rothschild dominated that second round.
That's time! Rothschild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleary.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Rothschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cleary.
Rothschild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rothschild displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cleary.
A shot to the liver by Cleary. Beautiful body shot.
Rothschild fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
Rothschild lands a jab.
Cleary tries to score with a low kick but Rothschild moves his leg out of the way.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Cleary decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is defending well.
Rothschild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rothschild is not content to let Cleary control the position.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Rothschild is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
Cleary not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cleary misses with a head shot. Rothschild uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cleary throws an elbow that misses. Rothschild uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cleary's guard. Nice move by Rothschild!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Rothschild decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cleary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cleary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andy Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Cleary fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Rothschild on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cleary lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Cleary. #T3#
Rothschild takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Cleary's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cleary throws a leg kick that misses.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Rothschild moved away.
Cleary is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rothschild rather than just go for the knockout.
Cleary takes one to the chin there.
Rothschild lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cleary misses with a body kick.
Cleary throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
Andy Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Rothschild blocks the leg kick.
Rothschild swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Cleary fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild avoids it really well and circles away.
Cleary throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Rothschild misses the target.
A punch combination from Rothschild misses. #T4#
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Cleary shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rothschild counters with a two punch combo.
Rothschild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cleary on the side of the head.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Rothschild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Cleary does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rothschild 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Rothschild!
A victorious Andy Rothschild thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DUEL 203
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Debble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Debble looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Cleary looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Debble leaves Cleary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cleary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cleary walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Debble lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleary throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Cleary darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Debble pulls Cleary in close to prevent any damage.
Cleary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debble trying to control the position. #T1#
Debble trying to control the position here.
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Debble.
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Debble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleary trying to control but Debble is working from the bottom.
Debble seems keen to control Cleary's posture.
Cleary controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Debble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cleary throwing strikes from guard but Debble blocks nicely.
Debble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there.
Cleary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Debble is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Debble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Debble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cleary is tightening it up a little... Debble has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Debble reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Debble taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cleary!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Patrick Cleary!
Patrick Cleary was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Cleary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohanian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleary somewhat.
Ohanian misses with a body shot.
Ohanian lands a nice shot to the body.
Ohanian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cleary takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Ohanian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohanian.
Ohanian is pressed up against the cage. Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohanian down to the mat. Ohanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD2#
Cleary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ohanian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ohanian is trying to control the position but Cleary postures up.
Ohanian is controlling Cleary's posture.
Ohanian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleary pushes down on Ohanian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleary throwing shots but Ohanian is blocking nicely.
Cleary is pressing down on Ohanian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ohanian is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Cleary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ohanian is just riding it out for now. Cleary eventually gives up the hold.
Cleary wants to take a breather but Ohanian is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ohanian is defending against the submission attempts here by Cleary.
Ohanian gets back to full guard. #T3#
Ohanian controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself.
Cleary throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ohanian's guard.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is defending well. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary.
Ohanian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleary. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cleary trying to control the action but Ohanian is working from the bottom.
Cleary drops an elbow to the side of Ohanian's head.
Cleary throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ohanian to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Cleary has gone for a leg lock! Ohanian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cleary's guard.#REVR#
Cleary being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cleary has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ohanian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cleary.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary tries to bench press Ohanian off him but Ohanian keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Cleary does it's job there.
Cleary shoots in and drives through. Ohanian sprawls well.
Ohanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohanian is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Ohanian closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Ohanian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ohanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohanian looking to slow down the pace here.
Ohanian effectively controlling the action here.
Cleary tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary looking for a takedown.
Alen Ohanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Ohanian lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Cleary drags the fight down to the ground.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleary is retaining full guard.
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary wants to sweep here but Ohanian controlling him for the moment.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Ohanian pushes his legs off easily.
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Ohanian content to stall in guard here.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Cleary is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ohanian controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohanian defends well.
Cleary looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleary, not yet.
Ohanian trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Ohanian clinches up with Cleary and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohanian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ohanian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleary is trying to pull guard but Ohanian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cleary blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ohanian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cleary is looking for a takedown.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Cleary avoids a wild elbow strike from Ohanian.
Ohanian pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleary's elbow. #T4#
Ohanian pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ohanian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ohanian is pressed up against the cage. Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ohanian down to the mat. Ohanian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ohanian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cleary's calf.
Ohanian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Cleary feints the counter takedown.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ohanian tries to clinch up but Cleary circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Ohanian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Cleary fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ohanian to the ground. Cleary is now in Ohanian's guard.
Ohanian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleary is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cleary looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohanian manages to avoid it.
Cleary dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ohanian throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Ohanian.
Cleary dives in for a single leg takedown but Ohanian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alen Ohanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing.
Ohanian cracks Cleary with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleary. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Ohanian cracks the inside of Cleary's front leg. #T1#
Ohanian lands a slapping body shot.
Cleary missing with a left hand there. Ohanian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Ohanian misses the target.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Ohanian avoids it easily.
Ohanian leaves Cleary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ohanian tries to counter by clinching up but Cleary breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary moves out of range of the body kick from Ohanian.
Ohanian fakes the leg kick and cracks Cleary in the body.
Cleary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cleary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ohanian scoring well with a low kick there.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ohanian! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alen Ohanian!
A very excited looking Alen Ohanian 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Negreiros misses. #TD#
Cleary shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cleary showed some decent athleticism there.
Negreiros is looking to escape.
Cleary moves into full mount! Negreiros won't be happy about that!
Cleary trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Negreiros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cleary putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cleary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Negreiros is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Negreiros tries to buck Cleary off so he can stand up but Cleary has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Negreiros falls backwards, slamming Cleary to the mat but Cleary holds on tight! Negreiros is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Cleary!
Patrick Cleary decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 2393 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 4767 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

172 cm
31 yrs
183 lbs

175 cm
36 yrs
170 lbs

Cleary

Officer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Cleary! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Officer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Officer wants a takedown but no success here.
Cleary wants a takedown.

Cleary works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cleary (2) vs (0) Officer
Cleary sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cleary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Officer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cleary (2) vs (2) Officer
Officer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cleary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Officer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary pulls Officer in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cleary is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cleary (4) vs (2) Officer
Cleary looking to sit in guard and control but Officer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cleary (4) vs (4) Officer
Cleary wants to control the position but Officer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cleary controlling the position well.
Cleary wants to get back to full guard but Officer has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cleary (4) vs (7) Officer

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary working to try and regain half guard.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Cleary tries to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
Cleary is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cleary is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleary wants to hold on but Officer pushes him away.
Cleary is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cleary wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cleary (4) vs (10) Officer

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary rolls, trying to escape but Officer keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Officer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer is riding his opponent, not letting Cleary buck him off.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to escape the position.
Officer not allowing Cleary to control his hands.
Cleary is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cleary trying to control the hands but Officer won't let him.
Officer has the hooks in. Cleary is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Officer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cleary tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cleary is trying to roll into a better position but Officer has get a rear naked choke and Cleary is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Police Officer!
Police Officer gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 536 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Cleary (ranked 2377 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Patrick Cleary was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

171 cm
37 yrs
154 lbs

172 cm
31 yrs
183 lbs

Gracie

Cleary

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Cleary!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Cleary pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.

Cleary gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cleary
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Well, if Cleary 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cleary is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Cleary

Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary controlling from side mount.
Cleary trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Cleary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Cleary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.

Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Cleary
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cleary gets back to full guard.
Cleary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform us that Cleary has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Cleary looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleary, not yet.
Cleary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Cleary
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Cleary stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Cleary

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Cleary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie prevents Cleary from improving position.
Gracie tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.

Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cleary wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cleary wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Cleary working away.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Cleary keeps him under control.

Cleary is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Cleary seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Cleary is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cleary controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleary is one step ahead there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (10) Cleary
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Cleary working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Cleary is adopting a defensive guard.
Cleary wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleary is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleary wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cleary looking to control.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Cleary desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cleary trying to control here.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cleary!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (10) Cleary
Cleary is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie content just to control the position here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has hold of Cleary's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cleary manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cleary is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Cleary tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Cleary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cleary is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cleary trying to control here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Cleary working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Cleary is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cleary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleary.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cleary keeps trying to improve his position.
Cleary working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (10) Cleary
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleary is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cleary gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cleary wins on points by 11 to 10.
Our winner, Patrick Cleary, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
Cleary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleary changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Nobonaga has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nobonaga obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Cleary gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nobonaga regains guard.
Nobonaga keeping full guard, as Cleary tries to pass.
Cleary stops Nobonaga from standing up.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Nobonaga keeps moving.
Nobonaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cleary forces his way into half guard.
Cleary trying to control from half guard but Nobonaga is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nobonaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cleary scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cleary wants to pass to mount but Nobonaga is defending the position.
Cleary seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cleary slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nobonaga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Cleary seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nobonaga is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Cleary!
A victorious Patrick Cleary thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018

#R1##CL#
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary tries for a takedown but Universe manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Universe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cleary.
Cleary lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Universe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Universe prevents Cleary from improving position.
Cleary working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Universe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Universe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Universe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cleary asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Cleary stalls from top position.
Cleary advances to mount.
Universe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Universe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cleary raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Cleary looking for a guillotine from mount but Universe is having none of it.
Cleary fails to advance to Universe's back.
Universe is squirming around, avoiding Cleary's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Universe is working to get back to half guard.
Cleary looking to finish Universe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Universe!
Universe is desperately trying to improve his position but Cleary has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary landing shots from mount.
Cleary postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Universe looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Universe is looking to get to half guard.
Universe tries to lock up and control but Cleary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Cleary quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cleary but it's paid off an Universe is forced to tap! Nice work by Cleary.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Cleary!
A very excited looking Patrick Cleary 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.

Event: GC 195
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Bone lands with an overhand left.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.#TD2#
Cleary fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bone to the ground. Cleary is now in Bone's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cleary controls the pace.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Cleary is proving a slippery customer.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet. #SUB2#
Cleary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cleary has Bone in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Bone pushes his legs off easily.
Bone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now.
Cleary is trying to control the position but Bone postures up.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bone controls the pace.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bone is pushing down on Cleary's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleary is fighting to maintain full guard but Bone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bone prevents Cleary from standing back up.
Bone is pressing down on Cleary's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cleary is holding on for now.
Bone trying to control the pace.
Bone wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy.
Bone is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Cleary pushes Bone off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Cleary tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleary somewhat.
Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
Bone scores with a decent looking hook.
Bone throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Bone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cleary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bone defends well and Cleary ends up having to push Bone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Bone avoids the body shot from Cleary.
It looked like Bone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cleary.
Bone cracks a nice hook into Cleary's ribs.
Bone lands a head kick. Cleary smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Cleary is looking to clinch but Bone is avoiding it.
Bone scores with a leg kick.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleary was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Cleary misses with a hook to the body
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Cleary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone tries to improve position but can't.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cleary's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bone stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleary. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Cleary throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cleary is in Bone's guard.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleary won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cleary looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleary, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bone controls the pace.
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone stops Cleary from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cleary is trying to keep Bone in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joe Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary shoots for a takedown but Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bone misses with a straight right.
Cleary looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bone throws a hook but Cleary avoids it easily.
Bone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleary momentarily.
Joe Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bone throws a hook to the side of Cleary's head but Cleary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Cleary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone misses with a looping left.
Cleary throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Bone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Cleary moves out of range easily.
Bone dips to his left and cracks Cleary with an uppercut!
Cleary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Bone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary looks for a takedown but Bone sprawls well.
Joe Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Cleary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cleary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cleary connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bone scrambles back to his feet.
Cleary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cleary appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cleary lands a body shot.
Bone missing with a left hand there. Cleary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bone misses with a body kick.#T4#
Cleary gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Bone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cleary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cleary takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleary slips under a jab.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleary looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range.
Cleary is looking to clinch.
Cleary wants to clinch but Bone slips to the side
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cleary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone scores with a jab. Cleary acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bone misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Cleary's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Cleary tries to clinch up.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleary lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleary scores with a shot to the body.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone throws a hook but Cleary avoids it easily.
Bone lands with a slapping head kick.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleary was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Bone pushes Cleary away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bone wants it to stay on the feet.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Bone sizes up Cleary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Cleary looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Bone keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but Bone is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Cleary.
Bone keeps the fight on the outside.
Bone scores with a hook to the body. Cleary takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bone misses with a looping right.
Cleary tries to clinch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Bone as he connects with a hook.
Bone feints a jab promting Cleary to slip. Bone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cleary slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary. #T3#
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bone misses the target.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleary was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
A nice side step and Cleary releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Cleary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleary prevents Bone from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bone breaks the clinch.
Cleary throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bone throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cleary checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bone misses with a straight right.
Cleary clobbers Bone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Cleary closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cleary breaks from the clinch.
Bone catches Cleary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Bone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bone manages to avoid it.
Cleary blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cleary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary tries to clinch up
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cleary tries to clinch there but Bone circles away. #TD2#
Cleary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bone sprawls well initially but Cleary persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bone gets back to full guard.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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 Joe Bone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bone!
A very excited looking Joe Bone 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.

Event: GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puzo stuns Cleary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cleary takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Cleary clinches with his opponent.
Cleary goes for a takedown attempt but Puzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Puzo jabs Cleary to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cleary misses with a hook. Puzo ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puzo.
Puzo lands a jab to Cleary's midsection.
Puzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary misses with a looping left.
As Cleary looks to move away, Puzo throws a big counter combo but Cleary just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Cleary takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puzo.
Cleary blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Puzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Puzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleary's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Puzo.
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Cleary releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Puzo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cleary swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range. #TD2#
Cleary gets the takedown into side control.
Puzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleary is looking to take a break and control but Puzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T2##SUB2#
Cleary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puzo, who protects the arm well.
Puzo is looking for a sweep.
Cleary is looking to take a break and control but Puzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puzo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Cleary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puzo, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Puzo is looking to regain half guard here but Cleary keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cleary working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Cleary tries for a kimura but Puzo is defending well.
Puzo is looking to regain half guard here but Cleary keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Cleary has an Americana. Puzo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cleary is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cleary hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Patrick Cleary!
Patrick Cleary thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: gc184
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Cleary swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firm.
Firm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleary scores with a nice right hand.
Cleary tries to clinch up.
Firm misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Firm closes the distance and pushes Cleary back into the cage.
Firm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary tries to land knees in the clinch but Firm avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cleary breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Firm instigates a clinch.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleary tries for a takedown but Firm manages to get underhooks.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Firm breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Firm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Firm closes the distance and clinches.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but Firm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land. #T1#
Firm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleary.
Firm lands a left hand. #TD#
Cleary tightens his grip and picks Firm up, before dumping him to the ground. Firm manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Firm has his feet on Cleary's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Firm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cleary, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Firm has clasped his hands together around Cleary's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firm controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Firm wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Firm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cleary being controlled for a moment.
Cleary tries to bench press Firm off him but Firm keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Firm lands an elbow. #T3#
Cleary wants to control but Firm postures up.
Firm happy to just control the position for now.
My spies in LOD Gym of the Gods inform me that Firm has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cleary can't do much from the bottom here.
Firm trying to control the position but Cleary is working away.
Firm staying calm.#ES#
Cleary sneaks out the side door and pushes Firm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Firm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Cleary shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Firm napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cleary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Firm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cleary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Firm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dante Firm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cleary doesn't manage to clinch there - Firm circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firm, as that shot connected. #CL#
Firm gets tackled into the cage by Cleary. Cleary maintains the clinch.
Cleary is working for takedown but Firm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cleary blocks an uppercut.
Firm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Firm misses with some punches.
Cleary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firm prevents it.
Firm lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but Firm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Firm.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleary is looking for a takedown.
Cleary lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cleary fails to land.
Cleary blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Cleary misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante Firm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cleary fails to land.
Cleary blocking some punches.
Firm lands a right hand.
Firm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Firm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary misses with some punches.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.
Cleary scores with a shot to the side of Firm's head.
Firm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleary throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firm.
Firm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleary avoids it.
Firm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary. #TD#
Cleary has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Firm is trying to keep an underhook but Cleary manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Firm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
Cleary controlling the action here. #SUB#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patrick Cleary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Firm is not content to let Cleary control the position.#T3#
Firm controlling the position well. #SUB#
Cleary seems to be working for a kimura but Firm defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cleary wants to work for an arm triangle but Firm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Firm is doing well to control the position and prevent Cleary from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firm has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Firm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Firm is controlling Cleary's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cleary is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Firm still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Firm has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cleary is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary connects with a crisp jab.
Firm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Firm tries to clinch up.
Firm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firm moves in looking to clinch but Cleary pushes him off.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary tries to move into range but Firm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Firm slips under a jab.
Cleary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Firm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Firm pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Firm misses with the head strike.
Firm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleary lands an uppercut.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Firm.
A short right from Firm. #BC#
Cleary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Cleary.
Cleary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dante Firm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary staying out of range there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Firm moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Firm lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Cleary tries for a takedown but Firm manages to get underhooks.
Firm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clearys head.
Firm scores with a shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firm lands with a right to the head.
Firm prevents the takedown attempt.
Firm is leaning against Cleary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Firm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Firm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Firm scores with a hook.#T3#
Firm is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Firm moves into the clinch.
Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firm lands an uppercut.
Firm lands a nice uppercut.
Firm digs a right hand into Cleary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleary's gas tank.
Firm misses with some punches.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cleary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firm is defending well for now.
Firm avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleary. #T4#
Firm stops a takedown attempt from Cleary.
Firm is working Cleary over against the cage.
Firm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Firm blocks an uppercut.
Cleary has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
Cleary goes for a takedown attempt but Firm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Firm has Cleary up against the cage in a clinch.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Firm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Firm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!
A very excited looking Dante Firm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RS 158 Gettin' Filthy
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Dahok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleary let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Dahok moved out of range nicely.
Dahok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dahok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dahok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dahok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Dahok misses the shot to the body.
Dahok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dahok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dahok with a hook.
Dahok stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleary. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Dahok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Dahok as he connects with a hook.
Cleary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Dahok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
Cleary moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darren Dahok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahok.
Cleary moves forwards but Dahok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dahok jabs Cleary right on the nose. Cleary blinks but takes it well.
Cleary throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Dahok tenderised Cleary's leg. Cleary is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dahok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Dahok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Cleary pushes Dahok up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleary.
Cleary has Dahok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dahok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Darren Dahok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Cleary is trying to trip Dahok. He has hold of a leg but Dahok is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cleary persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Dahok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleary advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahok trying to hold on to Cleary's head to control him but Cleary postures up.
Dahok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cleary is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dahok looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cleary works his way into side control.
Cleary prevents Dahok from escaping the position.#T3#
Dahok manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cleary's best efforts.#SUB2#
Dahok pushes Cleary off, looking to escape but Cleary dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Dahok is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Cleary!
An out of breath Patrick Cleary thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RS 155 Start Swinging
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Cup throws a series of punches but Cleary moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cup misses with a looping right.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Cup's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Cup throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Cleary shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cleary was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Cleary swings around for an armbar but Cup sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cleary's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup slips nicely into half guard.
Cleary gets back to full guard.
Cup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cleary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cup.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cup's guard. #REVR#
Cleary wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Cup being controlled here, momentarily.
Cleary's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cup told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Cup keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Cleary is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cleary stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleary wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Cleary thuds his right hand into Cup's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cleary dodges the punch combination from Cup.
Cup needs to keep his hands up - Cleary had a free shot at his head there.
Cleary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Cleary closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cup did well to prevent Cleary getting side control.#SUB#
Cup is defending against the submission attempts here by Cleary.
Cleary is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary. #SUB#
Cleary is looking for submissions but instead, Cup has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cleary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blue Cup will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Cleary coming out on top.
Cup is looking to clinch. #TD#
Cleary bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Cleary looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cup is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Cleary goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cup has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cleary but great work by Cup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
Cleary sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cup scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cup is keen to just control but Cleary is a slippery customer.
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!#SUB2#
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Cleary is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Cup is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Cleary is defending well.
Cleary moves into full guard.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cup trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Cleary is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Cleary is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cleary slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary trying to control the action but Cup is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Cleary wants to work for an arm triangle but Cup is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cleary trying to control from half guard but Cup is working away.
Cup makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cup.#SUB#
Cleary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cup manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cleary has Cup in his guard.#REVB#
Cleary is trying to keep Cup in close. #T4#
Cup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cleary is keeping the position for now.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cup is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cleary is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cleary has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cleary showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cup ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cup listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cup throws a head kick but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cups jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cleary shoots in and bounces Cup off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cleary looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cup with a nice head shot there.
Cup postures up. #SUB#
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cup passes into side control. #SUB2#
Cup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cleary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Cup trying to control the position but Cleary is working away.
Cleary manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cleary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cup does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Cup wants to get back to his feet.
Cup manages to get to full guard.
Cleary is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.
Cleary trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cup wants to stand and escape but Cleary is having none of it.
Cleary looking to pass the guard.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Cup drops back looking for a leg! Cleary is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleary manages to kick Cup off! Cup jumps back into Cleary's guard.
Cleary controls Cup momentarily but Cup frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cleary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cup manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cleary wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving. #SUB#
Cleary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cup manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cleary has Cup in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary wants to hit a switch here but Cup passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleary there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Blue Cup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cup 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RS 150 Death Punch of Death
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
PO keeps the fight on the outside.
PO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
Cleary tries to clinch there but PO circles away.
Cleary connects with a good right hand that stumbles PO. PO circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Cleary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
PO tries a body shot but Cleary blocks it.
PO is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
PO misses with some punches.
Cleary swings wildly with an uppercut but PO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleary lands with a short shot to the head.
PO definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleary lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleary lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cleary avoids a wild elbow strike from PO.
PO gets underhooks to prevent Cleary's takedown attempt. #BC#
PO manages to break the clinch.
Cleary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PO's waist but PO gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cleary off to one side.
A quick step to the side and PO tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Cleary 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.
PO is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Cleary drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and PO dives on top into guard.#REVR#
PO content to stall in guard here.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
PO is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
PO got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, PO has managed to get both his arms back between Cleary's legs - danger averted.#T2#
PO is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
PO will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cleary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleary might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control PO haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PO defends it easily.
Cleary wants to sweep here but PO controlling him for the moment.
PO controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
PO gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cleary to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
PO is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleary defends well.#T4#
Cleary wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
PO looking for a sweep. Not yet PO, not yet.
PO wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
PO is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
PO is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cleary lands a right hook to the body.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PO but PO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cleary lands with a hook. PO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but PO shows good takedown defense.
PO keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleary.
PO swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
PO ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
PO uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
PO throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by PO.
Cleary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cleary fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PO, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
PO swings away with an uppercut that misses.
PO gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PO working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleary stalling.
PO misses with an elbow strike.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PO misses with a punch on the inside.
PO working aggressively here.
PO looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but PO shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
IL PO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
PO lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleary backwards. #BC#
PO breaks the clinch.
Cleary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cleary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cleary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cleary blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Cleary is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
PO is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Cleary.
PO staying out of range there.
PO throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary throws out a counter right but PO avoids it with no problem.
Cleary throws a hook but PO blocks it.
Cleary shoots in for a double leg but PO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PO appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cleary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
PO turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
PO lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Cleary on the inside.
Cleary can't get the takedown.
PO stops a takedown attempt from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
PO pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PO moves away.
Cleary misses with a body shot.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PO lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cleary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleary misses with a hook
and PO counters with a nice uppercut.
PO throws a good cross that connects.
Cleary fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cleary misses with a lunging right hand
and PO counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleary lands with a hook. PO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleary takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PO slips under a jab from Cleary.
PO scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
IL PO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from PO misses.
Cleary misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Cleary scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
PO tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Cleary is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but PO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, PO has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that IL PO will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
PO bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleary blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - PO coming out on top.#TD2#
Cleary shoots in and bounces PO off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
PO keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as PO holds on and takes a little breather.
PO working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PO is keeping the position for now.
Cleary looking to sit in guard and control but PO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
PO slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
PO is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PO's corner is telling him to maintain position.
PO stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
PO is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
PO connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3##CL2#
Cleary clinches. #BC2#
Cleary breaks the clinch.
PO looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PO moves away.
Cleary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
PO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
PO takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleary fails with the takedown.
Cleary lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
PO on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
PO has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from PO there as he acknowledges the shot.
PO lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but PO defends well and Cleary ends up having to push PO into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from PO on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cleary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PO sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PO defending well as Cleary loads up on a big left hand.
PO scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cleary throws a hook but PO avoids it easily.
It looked like PO wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
IL PO is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleary tries to clinch up.
PO jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
PO takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cleary tries to clinch up but PO circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleary or perhaps it was just good defense by PO, which made it look bad.
IL PO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cleary.
Cleary misses with an uppercut. PO saw that one coming.

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 IL PO.
I think PO 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Snitch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cleary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snitch sprawls well. Snitch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cleary gets slowly back to his feet.
Snitch lands a jab to the nose.
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleary.
Snitch's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Snitch's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Cleary shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Cleary tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Cleary feints and as Snitch raises his hands in defense, Cleary changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cleary looking to pass the guard.
Snitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snitch trying to mount his opponent but Cleary defends it.
Cleary wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
Snitch is trying to control. Cleary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cleary is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Snitch stops Cleary from getting back to his feet.
Cleary tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snitch controlling the action here.
Cleary is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snitch prevents Cleary from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cleary misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleary.
Cleary just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Snitch coming out on top.#T3#
Cleary circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cleary counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Cleary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cleary lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snitch blocking some punches.
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snitch slows down the pace here.
Snitch landing knees to the body.
Cleary working aggressively here.
Cleary lands a right hand.
Snitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Cleary scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Cleary gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snitch regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary stopping the sweep attempt from Snitch.
Cleary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snitch controlling Cleary's posture.
Snitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleary is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Snitch cracks Cleary with an open hand slap.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Cleary works the jab nicely.
Cleary swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cleary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snitch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
Snitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Cleary is looking to wear down Snitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Cleary 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Cleary as he checks the leg kick.
Snitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleary sprawls well. He's pushed Snitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Cleary tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Snitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cleary, pushing him back against the cage.
Cleary is trying to drag Snitch to the mat but Snitch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cleary softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Cleary misses with the head strike.
Cleary tries to score a body lock takedown but Snitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cleary misses with some punches.
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Snitch to work.
Cleary digs a right hand into Snitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snitch's gas tank.
Cleary has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
Snitch takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cleary fails to land. #T2#
Cleary lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snitch backwards.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch prevents the takedown attempt.
Cleary throws a head punch that misses.
Cleary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snitch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cleary wants a takedown.
Cleary goes for a takedown attempt but Snitch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleary closes the distance and clinches up with Snitch, looking for a takedown. Cleary pushes Snitch against the cage but Snitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snitch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snitch swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Snitch cracks Cleary with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cleary throws a hook but Snitch avoids it easily.
Snitch connects with a looping right hand.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cleary to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cleary throws a jab when Snitch was well out of range.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cleary as he jumps to the side.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snitch.
Donk. Snitch catches Cleary right on the button with a cross.
Cleary shoots in but Snitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snitch is looking to clinch. #T4#
Cleary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cleary slips under a jab from Snitch.
No luck for Snitch with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snitch but Snitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Cleary manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snitch on his heels. He'll look to pass Snitch's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Snitch wriggles free and stands up.
Snitch wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Cleary checks the leg kick.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Cleary shows good takedown defense.
Cleary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary shoots in for a takedown but Snitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snitch misses with a body shot.
Snitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cleary swivels and escapes.
Snitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cleary scores with a hook.#CL#
Cleary clinches up with Snitch and pushes him back against the cage.
Snitch can't get the takedown.
Cleary wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary is trying to maintain a safe position but Snitch gets an underhook and turns Cleary into the cage.
Snitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snitch controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Snitch's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Snitch blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Cleary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snitch backwards.
Cleary swings wildly with an uppercut but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snitch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cleary prevents it.
Patrick Cleary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snitch tries to score a body lock takedown but Cleary shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cleary lands a shoulder strike.
Snitch prevents Cleary from breaking the clinch.
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Snitch tries to score a body lock takedown but Cleary shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cleary drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cleary is trying to force a seperation but Snitch has the dominant position.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
Snitch is pressed up against the cage. Cleary has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snitch down to the mat. Snitch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snitch scores with a nice right hand.
Snitch connects with a body shot.
Cleary connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snitch's hands.#T3#
The fighters circling - Cleary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cleary's hands.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Snitch ducks down to avoid it.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Snitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cleary's waist but Cleary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
Snitch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Cleary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Cleary misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleary misses the target.
Cleary throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cleary on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cleary moves to clinch but Snitch breaks away #TD2#
and Snitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Snitch won't allow Cleary to get back to his feet.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleary pulls Snitch in close to prevent any damage.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snitch is aware though and is defending well.

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 Patrick Cleary.
I think Snitch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GK 139 Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Novoselic connects with a jab.
Novoselic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
Cleary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleary misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cleary - that will leave a mark!
Novoselic misses the body punch
and Cleary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cleary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Novoselic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cleary makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary motions for Novoselic to come forward. Cleary throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Cleary throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Cleary misses the jab.
Cleary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Novoselic lands a nice looking body shot.
Novoselic throws out a powerful jab.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleary throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleary. Cleary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Novoselic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cleary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
A head kick by Cleary misses
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Cleary.
Cleary backing away here, and Novoselic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Cleary scores with a spinning back kick!
Novoselic lands a nice hook to Cleary's body. Cleary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Novoselic ducks down to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cleary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cleary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Novoselic. Novoselic obviously looking to wear him down.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cleary's calf.
A shot to the body from Cleary misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleary.
It looked like Cleary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Novoselic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cleary misses with a low kick.
Cleary misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Cleary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cleary had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Cleary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Cleary didn't see that one coming.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleary's sensitive parts.
Novoselic scores with a spinning back kick!
Cleary blocks a jab.
Cleary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cleary gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleary counters with an outside leg kick.
Cleary lands the left hand.
Novoselic throws the kick towards the body but Cleary avoids it.
Cleary thinks about countering with a body kick.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary moves out of range as Novoselic throws a body kick.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Cleary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Cleary lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cleary scores with a body shot.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Cleary throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Cleary in the body.
A lazy left from Novoselic finds it's target.
Novoselic moves out of range as Cleary strikes.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Cleary off balance momentarily.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cleary. That did some damage!
Novoselic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cleary counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic lands with an overhand left.
Novoselic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cleary.
Novoselic cracks the inside of Cleary's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cleary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Cleary there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary tries to work over Novoselic's front leg with a kick but Novoselic checks it.
Novoselic lands a jab to the head.
Cleary slips under a jab.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Cleary.
Good leg kick by Novoselic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Cleary avoids it.
Novoselic lands a glancing blow to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Novoselic 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Cleary looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
A left lands for Novoselic.
Crunch! Cleary slams his shin into Novoselic's torso.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cleary.
Novoselic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleary should have avoided that one.
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Cleary misses with a body punch
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Cleary has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Novoselic finds it's way round the side to connect with Cleary's head. #ROC2#
Cleary is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary misses with a left hand
and Novoselic scores with a counter punch that sends Cleary to the canvas! Novoselic smells blood - he's punishing Cleary with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cleary has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
A very excited looking Alex Novoselic 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.

Event: GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murillo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cleary to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Cleary has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cleary throws a hook but Murillo avoids it easily.
Murillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Cleary avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Murillo moved out of range nicely.
Murillo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murillo misses with a head kick.
Murillo takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Murillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cleary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Murillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cleary doesn't seem phased though.
Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murillo misses with a straight right.
That kick from Murillo tenderised Cleary's leg. Cleary is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Cleary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleary appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cleary takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Murillo connects with a high kick.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Murillo misses the target.
Cleary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Cleary avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murillo moves out of range as Cleary strikes.
Murillo slips under a jab from Cleary.
Murillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cleary throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.
Murillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Murillo connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Murillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cleary's head backwards.
Murillo takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Murillo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murillo misses with a left hand
and Cleary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murillo tries to clinch up.
Cleary misses with a double jab
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cleary misses with a looping right.
Murillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cleary tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Murillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Cleary.
Cleary getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cleary misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cleary connects with a body shot.
Cleary avoids the head kick by Murillo.
Murillo throws the kick towards the body but Cleary avoids it.
Cleary lands a nice hook to Murillo's body. Murillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cleary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleary slips under a jab from Murillo.
Cleary digs a good body shot into Murillo's ribs.
Cleary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo.
Cleary throws out a counter right but Murillo avoids it with no problem.
Murillo with a nice cross.
Cleary looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range.
Cleary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.
Murillo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murillo throws a jab when Cleary was well out of range.
Murillo misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cleary.#T4#
Murillo throws a right hand that Cleary ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleary also avoids with ease.
Cleary misses with a body punch
and Murillo counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Cleary fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Murillo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cleary misses with a hook. Murillo ducked under it nicely.
Murillo is looking to counter punch.
Cleary misses with a low kick.
Murillo swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Murillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murillo throws out a leg kick but Cleary moves out of range and Murillo only half commits.
Cleary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murillo.
Cleary works the jab nicely.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleary punishes Murillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cleary might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murillo has got the better of the exchanges.
Cleary blocks a jab.
Murillo with a hook.
Cleary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleary throws a right hand that Murillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Murillo also avoids with ease.
Cleary throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Murillo.
Cleary throws the left hand but Murillo avoids the punch easily.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
Cleary takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Cleary slips under a jab from Murillo.
Cleary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleary misses with a hook
and Murillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cleary's knee momentarily.#T1#
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Murillo moved out of range nicely.
Cleary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
Murillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Murillo avoids the head kick by Cleary.
Murillo throws a looping overhand right but Cleary ducks down to avoid it.
Cleary moves out of range of the body kick from Murillo.
Murillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cleary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleary.
Murillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Murillo throws a good cross that connects.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cleary scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murillo throws a combination that misses
and Cleary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cleary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
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!
Cleary misses with a body punch
and Murillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murillo looks to land a combination but Cleary avoids it well.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cleary.
Cleary takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murillo motions for Cleary to come forward. Murillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cleary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murillo wants to slow Cleary down by chopping away at his legs.
Cleary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murillo motions for Cleary to come forward. Murillo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Cleary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murillo is looking for a counter combo.
Cleary misses with a straight left.
Murillo cracks Cleary with an open hand slap.
A big left from Cleary misses.
Cleary has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Murillo catches Cleary right on the button with a cross.
Cleary slips a jab from Murillo.
An inside leg kick from Murillo misses.
Murillo swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Cleary darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cleary fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murillo misses with a body punch
and Cleary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cleary keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleary.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cleary throws the left hand but Murillo avoids the punch easily.
Murillo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cleary avoided it.
Murillo misses with the combination.
Cleary throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Murillo tenderised Cleary's leg. Cleary is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleary swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Cleary lands a nice looking body shot.
Murillo slips under a jab from Cleary.
Cleary with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary throws a head kick but Murillo moves out of range.
Cleary loads up on a big right hand but Murillo slips the punch.
Murillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murillo pushes Cleary away with a front kick.
Murillo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cleary back to the cage. Murillo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murillo punishes Cleary's body with a nice straight punch.
Murillo throws a jab when Cleary was well out of range.
Cleary works the jab nicely.
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murillo throws a low kick but Cleary moves out of range easily.
Murillo connects with a crisp jab.
Murillo throws a hook to the side of Cleary's head but Cleary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Cleary's belly button to the back.
Cleary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Murillo cracks Cleary with a good jab.
Cleary slips a jab and a cross from Murillo.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Murillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murillo feints and then cracks Cleary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cleary down.
Murillo swinging wildly here.
Cleary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
A nice combination there by Cleary. #CL2#
Cleary clinches.
Cleary prevents Murillo from breaking the clinch.
Cleary has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murillo after a bit of a struggle.
Murillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Murillo tries to throw a body punch but Cleary avoids it by throwing Murillo back against the cage.
Murillo pushes Cleary back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary has Murillo pressed against the cage, preventing Murillo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleary blocking some punches. #BC#
Murillo breaks the clinch.
Murillo thows a body kick. Cleary tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murillo digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary misses with a left hand
and Cleary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Cleary as he checks the leg kick.
Murillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Cleary blocks the body kick. #T3#
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Murillo.
A head kick misses from Murillo.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cleary slips a straight right by Murillo.
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Murillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murillo thumps Cleary with a low kick.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cleary has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cleary throws a series of strikes that have Murillo backpedaling.
Cleary slips under a jab from Murillo.
Cleary's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murillo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
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!
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murillo. That's going to slow Cleary down.
Cleary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murillo.
Murillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Murillo appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.
Cleary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Murillo misses.
Murillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cleary tries to clinch
and Murillo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleary thinking.
Murillo misses with a low kick as Cleary jumps back.
Murillo throws a low kick but Cleary moves out of range easily.
Murillo scores with a hook to the body. Cleary takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cleary just misses with a punch to the body.
Murillo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Murillo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Cleary stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cleary has time to react.
Cleary blocks a head kick by Murillo.
Murillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleary lands a jab to Murillo's midsection.
Cleary misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleary gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cleary tries to score with a low kick but Murillo moves his leg out of the way.
Murillo tries to land a leg kick but Cleary saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murillo scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Murillo checks the leg kick.
Cleary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Murillo swings widly with a right hand
and Cleary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleary lands a nice shot that snaps Murillo's head back.
Cleary throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Cleary backs away, Murillo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Murillo moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Murillo misses the target.
Cleary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murillo scores with a jab. Cleary acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Cleary connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murillo momentarily.
Murillo misses the jab.
Cleary looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murillo throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range. #T2#
Cleary ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleary misses with a looping right.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Murillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Murillo's head but Murillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cleary lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murillo throws a leg kick which misses Cleary's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleary tries to avoid it.
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murillo blocks the body kick.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Murillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleary throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murillo. Cleary does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleary throws a sloppy head kick and Murillo moves out of range easily.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleary is looking to clinch but Murillo is avoiding it.
Murillo lands a nice hook to Cleary's body. Cleary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
Cleary staying out of range there.
Murillo throws a sloppy body shot
and Murillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murillo slips a jab from Cleary.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
Cleary swings for the body but Murillo moves out of range.
Cleary misses with a right hand
and Murillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab. #T4#
Cleary misses with a low kick as Murillo jumps back.
Cleary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary slips a straight right by Murillo.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleary moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murillo feints and then cracks Cleary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cleary down.
Murillo checks a low kick from Cleary.
Murillo throwing a counter right hand but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary digs a good hook to Murillo's body.
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cleary lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cleary throws the left hand but Murillo avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Murillo does no damage.
Cleary throws a nice looking combination but Murillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
Murillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murillo throws a leg kick but Cleary sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cleary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murillo.
Murillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo moves away from the strike by Cleary.
A big left from Murillo misses.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
Cleary misses the jab.#T1#
Murillo thuds a left hand into Cleary's body.
Cleary blocks a jab.
Cleary scores with a nice head shot.
Cleary walks into a left hand.
Murillo throws a head kick but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Cleary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cleary has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murillo.
Cleary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Cleary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cleary lands a glancing blow to the side of Murillo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murillo scores with a nice strike.
Cleary loads up on a big right hand but Murillo slips the punch.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Cleary throws a body punch but Murillo moves out of range.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick from Murillo lands but Cleary takes it in his stride.
Murillo throws a shot to the body.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murillo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Murillo slips a straight right by Cleary.
Cleary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cleary misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleary misses the target.
Cleary stuns Murillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murillo tries to land a leg kick but Cleary saw it coming and moves away.
Cleary misses with an uppercut
and Murillo counters with a nice body shot.
Murillo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cleary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cleary swinging wildly here.
Cleary is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cleary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cleary doesn't manage to clinch there - Murillo circles away. #T4#
Murillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cleary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murillo.
Murillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cleary has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cleary misses with the combination.
Murillo tried to counter with a leg kick but Cleary avoided it.
Nice body punch from Murillo.
Cleary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Cleary. Beautiful body shot.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Murillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murillo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo!
Jefferson Murillo is the new welterweight champion!
Jefferson Murillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OMEGA 25
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Tetch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tetch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleary has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tetch scores with a jab. Cleary acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tetch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tetch just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tetch throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tetch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tetch lands a nice shot that snaps Cleary's head back. #T1#
Cleary stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tetch.
A slow jab from Cleary misses its intended target. #KD#
Cleary lands a high kick to the side of Tetch's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Cleary dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Tetch is rocked!
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetch is keeping the position for now.
Tetch is still in real trouble! Can Cleary finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary forces his way into half guard.
Cleary looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cleary is working hard here to advance position.
Cleary passes to full mount!
Tetch seems to have recovered his senses.
Tetch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cleary throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2##SUB#
Cleary goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tetch is on top in guard.
Cleary has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tetch has passed into side control.
Tetch takes a little break here. Cleary wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tetch is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tetch gets to mount! Cleary was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cleary can't escape the position.
Tetch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cleary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
My spies in Rusterman's inform me that Tetch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cleary regains half guard.
Tetch not doing much here.
Cleary gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jervis Tetch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tetch slips under a jab from Cleary.
Tetch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cleary misses the target.
Tetch lands with a shot to the body.
Tetch throws a right hand that misses
and Cleary counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tetch.
Jervis Tetch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cleary avoids the body shot from Tetch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary takes one to the chin there.
Tetch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Tetch.
Tetch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Tetch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tetch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tetch is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Cleary on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tetch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cleary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cleary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tetch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cleary counters with a nice leg kick.
Cleary takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cleary drops his hands momentarily and Tetch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetch. #T2#
Tetch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Cleary appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetch.
Cleary looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tetch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tetch throws a shot to the body.
Jervis Tetch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cleary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetch punishes Cleary's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Tetch misses.
Cleary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
A shot to the body from Cleary misses
and Tetch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tetch cracks the inside of Cleary's front leg.
Tetch throws a body shot but no joy.
Tetch misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Cleary misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tetch. That's going to slow Cleary down.
Cleary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Tetch scores with a decent looking hook.
Cleary checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Cleary tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleary gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tetch.
A big right from Tetch misses.
Tetch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cleary on the side of the head.
Tetch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetch clobbers Cleary with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tetch misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cleary wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jervis Tetch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tetch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cleary is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tetch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tetch leaves Cleary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tetch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cleary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tetch lands a big head kick that sends Cleary tumbling to the mat! Tetch takes a step backwards and waves Cleary back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cleary is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Tetch cracks Cleary with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cleary looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tetch finish him?
Oh Cleary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Cleary takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tetch thuds a left hand into Cleary's body.
Cleary 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.
Cleary seems to have got his legs back now.
Cleary avoids the head kick by Tetch.
Cleary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tetch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tetch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Tetch.
No luck for Cleary with that takedown attempt.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jervis Tetch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tetch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tetch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tetch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cleary's sensitive parts.
Tetch misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tetch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Tetch backs away, Cleary returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tetch moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Tetch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tetch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tetch catches Cleary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cleary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tetch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cleary has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tetch.
Tetch lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Tetch.
Cleary jabs Tetch to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Tetch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cleary momentarily.
Tetch scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetch misses with the combination.
Cleary throws a counter high kick but Tetch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Tetch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cleary stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tetch.
Tetch looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Cleary appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tetch is looking to score with low kicks.
Cleary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jervis Tetch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tetch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jervis Tetch!
Jervis Tetch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CAGED RAGE
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Northrop. That snapped Cleary's head back.
Cleary shoots for a double leg takedown but Northrop sprawls well. He's pushed Cleary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Northrop throws a hook but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cleary throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northrop digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Northrop lands the left hand.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Cleary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleary looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Northrop dives in and grabs Cleary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cleary pushes down on Northrop's head and hops out.
Cleary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Northrop takes a swing at Cleary's ribcage but misses.
Cleary only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Northrop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cleary has time to react.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cleary takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Northrop connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Northrop throws a sloppy body shot
and Cleary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleary misses with a low kick.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
A little jabbing left from Cleary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cleary takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Northrop throws out the jab.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Cleary counters with a stiff right hand.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cleary slips under a jab.
Cleary is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northrop with a body shot.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary moves in looking to clinch but Northrop pushes him off.
Northrop lands with an overhand left.
Northrop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Northrop scores with a nice right hand.
Cleary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Northrop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleary scrambles back to his feet.
Northrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Northrop with that takedown attempt.
Cleary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Cleary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
Cleary fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
Cleary looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Northrop checks it.
Northrop connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Northrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cleary is refusing to be controlled, as Northrop sits in half guard.
Northrop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cleary's head.
Northrop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Northrop winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Northrop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleary is staying active underneath Northrop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Northrop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Northrop seems content to control.
Northrop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleary is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Northrop connects with a body shot that sends Cleary's belly button to the back.
Russell Northrop is winning the standup battle so far.
Northrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Northrop lands with a cross.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Cleary drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Northrop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleary's guard. #REVR#
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cleary trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Northrop wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrop looking to sit in guard and control but Cleary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Northrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cleary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cleary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Northrop controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself.
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Northrop swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Cleary pushing down on Northrop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cleary is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop!
Northrop is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Cleary moves to take his opponent's back.
Northrop tries to break free.
Cleary avoiding Northrop 's attempts to control his hands.
Northrop is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for the choke from the back position but Northrop is controlling his hands well.
Northrop tries to break free.
Cleary gets his hands free as Northrop looks to control. #SUB2#
Cleary looking to break Northrop's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Northrop remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cleary will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Cleary working for a choke but Northrop is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cleary looking for the choke from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Northrop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cleary gets his way!
Northrop tries to escape the position.
Northrop trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Northrop is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Northrop defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Northrop tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Northrop is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrop tries to hold on but Cleary postures up.
Northrop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Northrop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
Cleary wants to pass to mount but Northrop is defending the position.
Northrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleary tries to pass to full mount but Northrop defends it.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Northrop cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Northrop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cleary scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Northrop lands.
Cleary throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop with a nice cross.
Northrop misses with a hook. Cleary ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cleary! But no joy.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Northrop throws the left hand but Cleary avoids the punch easily.
Cleary swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cleary takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Cleary takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Northrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary with the counter takedown but Northrop avoids it easily.
Northrop scores with a body shot.
Cleary jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cleary walks into a left hand.
Cleary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Northrop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Cleary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop stuns Cleary with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Northrop digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary misses with a straight right.
Cleary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop sizes up Cleary with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary thinks about the counter body kick.
Northrop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleary on the side of the head.#T3##TD#
Northrop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at The Axis of Evil inform us that Cleary has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cleary is on top in guard. #REVB#
Patrick Cleary has got the better of the ground game so far.
Northrop keeping full guard, as Cleary tries to pass.
Northrop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Cleary defends easily. #T4#
Cleary stands and throws Northrop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Northrop struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Northrop tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.
Cleary works to advance to full mount. Northrop defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cleary wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Northrop can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Cleary with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop holds on to Cleary as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Northrop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Northrop scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Northrop.
Northrop connects with the punch.
Northrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleary was well out of range. Poor timing from Northrop.
Cleary let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Northrop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Northrop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Northrop has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cleary!
Northrop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Northrop prevents Cleary from getting the reversal.#T1#
Northrop trying to control but Cleary is having none of it.
Northrop is really struggling to control Cleary but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cleary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Northrop cracks Cleary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cleary is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cleary is squirming around, avoiding Northrop's attempts to control the action.
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Northrop landing punches.
Northrop breaks from Cleary's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Northrop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Northrop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Northrop tries to control but Cleary wriggling away.
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Cleary takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Northrop prevents Cleary from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Northrop lands a big shot there that rocks Cleary but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Northrop with shots to the head and body - Cleary looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Northrop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Northrop with the ground and pound from mount.
Northrop with a couple of short strikes.
Northrop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cleary is desperately trying to improve his position but Northrop has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Northrop goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cleary turns into him and now he's in Northrop's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Northrop had his way with Patrick Cleary in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Northrop shoots in for a double leg but Cleary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cleary throws a leg kick but Northrop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleary has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cleary ducks under a wild hook from Northrop.
Cleary misses with a jab to the body
and Northrop counters with a straight right hand.
Northrop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cleary on the side of the head.
Cleary tries a head kick but it misses.
Northrop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Cleary makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Northrop really felt that one!
Northrop misses with a hook.
Cleary tries a quick counter leg kick but Northrop is wise to it.
Northrop misses with a jab to the body
and Cleary counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cleary moves forwards but Northrop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Northrop throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Cleary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Northrop throws out a powerful jab.
Cleary lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Northrop misses the jab.
Cleary now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cleary misses with an uppercut. Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop scores with a sloppy right hand. Cleary should have avoided that one.
Northrop lands with a cross.
Northrop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Cleary is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Northrop with a body shot.
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!
Northrop tries for a takedown but Cleary circles away easily
and Cleary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleary tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Northrop misses with a hook.
It seemed like Cleary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Northrop cracks Cleary with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Northrop throws a hook but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary feints a counter leg kick.
Cleary slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Cleary feints a counter leg kick.
Northrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleary slips a straight right by Northrop.
Cleary with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
Cleary slips a straight right by Northrop.
The crowd cheers as Northrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cleary doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Northrop.
Northrop misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrop backing away here, and Cleary unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Northrop throws a lazy right hand but Cleary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleary tries to clinch up but Northrop circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Cleary. #ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop misses with a body shot.
Cleary throws a counter combo.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cleary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Northrop throws a body punch but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northrop 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: G 44: Supersized Hype
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Cleary wants to clinch up but Stolt keeps it at a distance.
Cleary tries to clinch there but Stolt circles away.
Stolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleary counters with a body kick.
Cleary has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stolt throws a right hand that misses
and Cleary counters with an inside leg kick.
Stolt checks the leg kick.
Stolt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stolt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stolt.
Cleary throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cleary moves out of range as Stolt strikes.
Stolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stolt scores with a jab to the head.
Stolt misses with a two punch combination.
Cleary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stolt.
Stolt blocks a head kick by Cleary. #T1#
Cleary shoots in looking for a takedown. Stolt tries to sprawl out of it but Cleary keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stolt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Cleary moves into the clinch.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Stolt.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Stolt can't find room to land a body shot as Cleary controls the action.
Stolt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleary controls his hands.
Cleary digs a right hand underneath Stolt's ribcage. Stolt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stolt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleary lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stolt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stolt lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stolt fails to land.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stolt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cleary.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stolt's elbow.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Stolt controls his hands.
Stolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stolt.
Cleary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stolt's elbow.
Cleary takes a shot to the head.
Cleary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stolt or not.
Stolt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleary tries to work over Stolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleary obliges.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Cleary lands a hook that snaps the head of Stolt backwards.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Stolt controls his hands.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Stolt misses with some punches.
Cleary digs a right hand into Stolt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stolt's gas tank.
Cleary tries to throw a body punch but Stolt avoids it by throwing Cleary back against the cage.
Cleary stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cleary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stolt misses with a knee strike.
Stolt working aggressively here.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Stolt controls his hands.
Stolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleary lands a nice uppercut.
Cleary misses with some punches.
Cleary trying to land knees to the body.
Stolt scores with a shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary lands a right hand.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary blocks a body shot from Stolt. #BC#
Stolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Cleary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolt tries to avoid it but Cleary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolt to the ground. Stolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body kick from Stolt.
Stolt lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cleary throws a head kick but Stolt moves out of range.
Yngve Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Stolt checks a low kick from Cleary.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Stolt moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stolt.
Stolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stolt throws a low kick, looking for Cleary's leg but Cleary calmly moves out of range.
Cleary misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cleary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cleary drops his hands momentarily and Stolt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve Stolt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stolt throws a body shot but no joy.
And Cleary responds with a good body kick, but Stolt manages to step out the way in time.
Stolt connects with a crisp jab.
Stolt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stolt connects with a leg kick. Cleary looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Stolt.
Stolt lands with a hook. Cleary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cleary lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stolt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cleary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stolt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolt misses with a head kick.
Stolt throws a head kick that misses
and Cleary counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cleary tries to land a front kick but Stolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cleary connects with an inside leg kick.
Stolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleary can do to turn this around?
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stolt. Stolt obviously looking to wear him down.
Cleary loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch.
Cleary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Cleary closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Stolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stolt.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yngve Stolt is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Cleary misses
letting Stolt counter with a right hand.
Stolt walks into a straight right hand from Cleary.#T2#
Stolt avoids the head kick by Cleary.
Stolt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stolt - that will leave a mark!
Cleary throws a hook but Stolt blocks it.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cleary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good work by Cleary as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Stolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stolt.
Cleary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolt tries to avoid it but Cleary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolt to the ground. Stolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cleary 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.
Stolt is looking to stand up but Cleary isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleary looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stolt is trying to keep Cleary in close. #T3##SUB#
Cleary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stolt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cleary has managed to get both his arms back between Stolt's legs - danger averted.
Cleary landing with the ground and pound.
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stolt is keeping the position for now.
Cleary has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stolt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Stolt is keeping the position.
Cleary is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stolt controls Cleary momentarily but Cleary frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but Stolt is retaining full guard.
Cleary is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cleary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stolt trying to keep a closed guard but Cleary is proving a slippery customer.
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Stolt is keeping the position.
Cleary throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleary lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stolt is pulling down on Cleary's head. It's preventing any offense from Cleary, at least for the moment.
Stolt wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Cleary delivers a nice body kick.
Cleary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Cleary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleary digs a right hand into Stolt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stolt's gas tank.
Cleary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stolt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt lands with a left to the head.
Cleary trying to land knees to the body.
Stolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleary tries to throw a body punch but Stolt avoids it by throwing Cleary back against the cage.
Stolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleary. #T1#
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stolt backwards.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stolt.
Stolt has a couple of punches blocked by Cleary.
Stolt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cleary.
Stolt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stolt is working Cleary over against the cage.
Stolt prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stolt's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stolt.
Stolt lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Stolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cleary. Cleary obviously looking to wear him down.
Stolt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Stolt.
Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Stolt lands with a kick to the temple. Cleary shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Cleary scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stolt throws a leg kick but Cleary checks it.
Stolt takes one to the chin there.
Cleary walks into a straight right hand from Stolt.
Cleary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stolt's waist but Stolt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cleary off to one side.
Stolt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cleary misses with a body kick.
Stolt checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Stolt.#T3#
Stolt tests Cleary's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Cleary is rocked!
Cleary scores with a jab. Stolt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleary. Cleary circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stolt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stolt lands a nice shot that snaps Cleary's head back.
Cleary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cleary crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stolt - the referee stops the clock and Cleary gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stolt. Cleary manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cleary fails with the takedown.
Stolt misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cleary is out of range and Stolt settles back down. #T4#
Stolt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cleary under the eye.
Stolt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cleary finds it's way round the side to connect with Stolt's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt misses with an uppercut. Cleary saw that one coming.
Stolt connects with a single shot there.
Cleary is still on wobbly legs! Can Stolt finish him?
Stolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cleary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Stolt lands a big head kick that sends Cleary tumbling to the mat! Stolt takes a step backwards and waves Cleary back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stolt drops Cleary with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cleary! Stolt dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngve Stolt!
Yngve Stolt retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Yngve Stolt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: G# 42 NG vs JEBE II
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Cleary clinches up against the cage.
Cleary can't find room to land a body shot as Alexius controls the action.
Cleary missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleary.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexius gets through Cleary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Cleary has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cleary crunches a lovely knee into Alexius's ribcage.
Cleary lands a body punch.
Alexius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cleary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cleary is pressed up against the cage. Alexius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cleary down to the mat. Cleary avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexius throws a low kick but Cleary avoids it.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
Cleary cracks Alexius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Cleary closes the distance and pushes Alexius back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleary obliges.
Cleary tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
A short uppercut from Alexius.
Alexius wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexius takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alexius is breathing heavily.#T1#
Alexius throws a head punch that misses.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexius controls his hands.
Cleary tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Cleary lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleary.
Cleary lands with a left to the head.
Alexius blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary pushes Alexius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cleary lands an uppercut.
Cleary tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cleary fails to land.
Alexius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Nice body punch from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Cleary landing knees to the body.
Alexius prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexius prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary is working Alexius over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Cleary.
A short right from Cleary.
Cleary can't find room to land a body shot as Alexius controls the action.
Cleary connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alexius's face.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cleary tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Cleary as the two fighters clinch.
Cleary lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexius or not.
Cleary lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleary tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Cleary.
A body shot lands from Cleary.
Cleary pushes Alexius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleary.
Alexius can't find room to land a body shot as Cleary controls the action.
Alexius blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cleary can't find room to land a body shot as Alexius controls the action. #T3#
Cleary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleary scores with a hook to the body.
Cleary lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleary lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Cleary tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleary with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleary blocks an uppercut.
Cleary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexius's elbow.
Cleary landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Cleary.
A nice left hand lands by Cleary.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleary.
Cleary missing with knees to the body.
Cleary pushes Alexius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Cleary lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexius takes a shot to the head.
Cleary tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Cleary back against the cage.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexius controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleary.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius misses with the head strike.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleary lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexius lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Alexius.
Cleary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexius struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleary controls his hands.
Cleary works on Alexius's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Alexius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alexius misses with a body shot.
Cleary appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cleary misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Cleary gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cleary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexius prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexius.
Patrick Cleary seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Cleary - that landed with a thud.
Cleary has a couple of punches blocked by Alexius.
Cleary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleary lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexius lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleary.
Cleary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Cleary.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius tries to work over Cleary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Alexius can't find room to land a body shot as Cleary controls the action.
Cleary lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexius won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Alexius pulls guard effortlessly.
Alexius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleary passes into half guard.
Cleary moves nicely into side control.
Cleary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleary working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Cleary crashes against the mat.
Cleary working the body and head with strikes.
Cleary misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alexius tries to bench press Cleary off him but Cleary keeps the position.
Cleary in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cleary wants to control but Alexius is keeping him busy.
Cleary is chipping away with strikes.
Alexius takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexius can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Cleary landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cleary scores with punches from side control.
Cleary working the head with strikes.
Cleary working the head and body with strikes.
Alexius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cleary's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cleary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexius wants to control but Cleary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cleary trying to control the action but Alexius is working from the bottom.
Alexius is pressing down on Cleary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleary accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cleary is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexius has wrist control.
Alexius wants to sweep here but Cleary controlling him for the moment.
Cleary chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cleary pushes down on Alexius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleary lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Cleary.
Alexius is not content to let Cleary control the position.
Cleary working over Alexius with some ground and pound. Alexius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cleary has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cleary with shots to the head and body - Alexius looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Alexius is rocked!
Cleary is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alexius can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Alexius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleary unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Alexius wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Cleary celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Cleary!
Patrick Cleary seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.

Event: G #37 - 4 Titles!! 4 x Hype!!
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ford clinches with his opponent.
Cleary has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Cleary lands a body punch.
A short right from Cleary on the inside.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary tries to land knees in the clinch but Ford avoids the damage to the body.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleary's defenses.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
Cleary tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Cleary misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cleary's brow.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Cleary decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Ford stands and steps away. Cleary gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Ford avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleary throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ford avoids it.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Cleary against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ford.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
A hook to the body from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cleary.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body.
Cleary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cleary tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleary lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleary. #T2#
Cleary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cleary obliges.
Ford looks winded!
Cleary lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Cleary lands a right hand.
Cleary scores with a hook to the body.
Cleary tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Cleary jumps guard and drags Ford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Cleary.
Cleary is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cleary lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cleary working over Ford with some ground and pound. Ford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cleary connects with a nice short shot to Ford's temple.
Cleary takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cleary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cleary is pressing down on Ford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ford is holding on for now. #T3#
Ford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cleary stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
Cleary wants to pass to mount but Ford is defending the position.
Ford told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ford is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ford tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg.
Cleary tries to pass to full mount but Ford defends it.
Cleary working the head and body with strikes.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cleary landing with the ground and pound.
Ford looking to control.
Cleary passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ford is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ford is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cleary is staying active.
Cleary lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary looks up at the clock and then as Ford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cleary smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cleary working the head and body with strikes.
Cleary is chipping away with strikes.
Cleary working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary moves into full mount!
Ford working to try and regain half guard.
Cleary raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Ford is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
Cleary raining down shots from the mount!
Ford is still in real trouble! Can Cleary finish him?
Cleary landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Ford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleary closes the distance but Ford moves to the side
and Ford counters with a left and a right that stings Cleary.
Cleary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Cleary misses.
Cleary moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Ford lands a head kick. Cleary smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cleary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ford throws a head kick but Cleary moves out of range.
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Cleary.
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!
Cleary misses with a body shot. #T1#
Cleary lands an overhand right.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleary throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Cleary looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cleary takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cleary scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Cleary counters with a good low kick that Ford was not able to check.
Cleary shoots in but Ford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleary throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cleary.#T2#
Cleary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Cleary back into the cage.
Cleary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body.
Patrick Cleary has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleary tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cleary as the two fighters clinch.
Cleary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Cleary misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cleary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Cleary seems unphased. #T3##CL2#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Cleary back into the cage.
Cleary digs a right hand into Ford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ford's gas tank.
Cleary blocks an elbow strike from Ford. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Cleary connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cleary lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.
Cleary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary misses with the combination. #T4#
Ford slips a straight right by Cleary.
Ford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ford slips under a jab from Cleary.
Ford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patrick Cleary is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cleary lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cleary.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleary throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Cleary.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Cleary.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Cleary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Ford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cleary moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Cleary is looking to score with low kicks.
Cleary lands a jab to Ford's midsection.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleary.
Cleary steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Cleary lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cleary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab from Cleary.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Cleary tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Cleary ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cleary throws a lazy head kick
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Cleary feints and as Ford raises his hands in defense, Cleary changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cleary works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cleary lands with a punch from half guard.
Cleary throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cleary looking to pass the guard.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Ford has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ford misses with a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleary bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cleary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cleary is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleary to get the leverage.
Ford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cleary looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cleary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleary is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Ford won't allow Cleary to pass to mount.
Cleary is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cleary lands with a punch from half guard.
Cleary is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cleary landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Ford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ford 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.
Ford throws a hook but Cleary avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cleary misses the target.
Ford lands a lovely overhand right.
Cleary shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cleary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Cleary scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary throws a head kick that misses.
Cleary connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Cleary throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford slips under a jab.
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleary misses the target.
A nice side step and Ford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.#CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Cleary has been cut.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Cleary moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cleary misses its target.
Cleary blocks a head kick by Ford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Cleary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cleary 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Cleary!
After winning the bout, Patrick Cleary thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Alderich throws a head kick but Cleary moves out of range.
Alderich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alderich blocks a jab.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderich counters with a good low kick that Cleary was not able to check.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderich.
Alderich tests Cleary's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alderich tries a low kick but Cleary avoids it.
Alderich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alderich misses with a head kick.
Jab by Cleary.
Cleary misses with a looping right.
Alderich slips under a jab from Cleary.
Cleary moves out of range of the body kick from Alderich.
Alderich throws a body kick that misses.
Patrick Cleary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleary.
Alderich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
Alderich is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Alderich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Alderich misses with a straight left.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Alderich's head but Alderich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Cleary gets a clinch.
Alderich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleary scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Alderich swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleary uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Alderich fails to land.
Alderich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderich prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary gets through Alderich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alderich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleary scores a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Cleary jumps guard and drags Alderich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alderich won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Alderich from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Alderich from controlling successfully.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Alderich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cleary tries to bench press Alderich off him but Alderich keeps the position. #SUB2#
Alderich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleary has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
Cleary is being controlled here.
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cleary's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cleary looking for a sweep but Alderich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alderich looking to control but Cleary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alderich controlling his opponent.
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Cleary bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cleary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alderich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cleary works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alderich is looking for a sweep. Cleary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cleary is trying to control. Alderich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Alderich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cleary wants to pass to mount but Alderich is defending the position.
Alderich has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alderich is looking to improve his position.
Alderich is trying to control but can't.
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 Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alderich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liber Alderich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cleary on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cleary misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alderich jabs at Cleary's body.
Alderich misses with a hook. Cleary ducked under it nicely.
Alderich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleary.
Cleary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cleary scores with a nice head shot.
Cleary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Alderich moved out of range.
Alderich lands a glancing blow to the side of Cleary's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderich jabs at Cleary's body.
Alderich slips a straight right by Cleary.
Alderich motions for Cleary to come forward. Alderich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary feinted with a counter takedown.
Cleary moves in looking to clinch but Alderich pushes him off.
Alderich connects with a solid leg kick.
Cleary missing with a left hand there. Alderich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderich is trying to counter with his kicks.
A good leg kick by Alderich.
Alderich misses with a head kick.
Alderich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alderich throws a lazy head kick
and Cleary counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Alderich.
Alderich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleary moves out of range as Alderich strikes.
Alderich throws a wild body kick that Cleary sees coming a mile off.
Alderich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alderich misses with a low kick.
Cleary lands a right hook to the body.
Alderich is breathing heavily.
Alderich avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderich moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alderich. Cleary shrugs it off though.
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Alderich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cleary throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleary throws a head kick that misses.
And Alderich responds with a good body kick, but Cleary manages to step out the way in time.
Cleary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Alderich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Cleary counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alderich tries to roll over but Cleary keeps him under control.
Cleary wants to free his trapped foot but Alderich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alderich is not content to let Cleary control the position.
Alderich won't allow Cleary to pass to mount.
Cleary frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alderich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cleary is pressing down on Alderich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alderich is holding on for now.
Alderich is looking for a sweep. Cleary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cleary wants to pass to mount but Alderich is defending the position.
Cleary frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cleary with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alderich is working to get back to half guard.
Alderich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cleary controlling from mount.
Alderich wants to control but Cleary is having none of it.#T4#
Cleary wants to control but instead Alderich manages to regain half guard.
Alderich tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg.
Cleary is pressing down on Alderich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alderich is holding on for now.
Alderich tries to roll over but Cleary keeps him under control.
Alderich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cleary passes to full mount!
Cleary landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alderich slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cleary trying to pass the guard but Alderich defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cleary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cleary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleary moves out of range of the body kick.
Cleary connects with a looping right hand.
and Cleary counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alderich! He's just covering up as Cleary starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Cleary!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Cleary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Liber Alderich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gave it my all but McGuire was better today. Congratulations. '.

Event: VCL Champions: 16
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Westlund misses.
Westlund throws a low kick, looking for Cleary's leg but Cleary calmly moves out of range.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westlund's coach down at Academy of Arse Whoopers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Westlund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cleary cracks Westlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Westlund misses with a body shot.
Westlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Cleary misses.
Westlund digs a good body shot into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary throws a jab when Westlund was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Westlund - just one landing.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary swings widly with a right hand
and Westlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cleary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Cleary misses with a wild body shot.
Cleary throws a right hand that misses
and Westlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Westlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.#T1#
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Westlund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleary lands with a cross.
Westlund misses with a low kick.
Westlund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cleary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Westlund throws the left hand but Cleary avoids the punch easily.
As Westlund tries to get set, Cleary tries to push him back and clinch up but Westlund manages to avoid the attempt.
Cleary ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleary throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cleary lands an overhand right.
Westlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Cleary checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Cleary throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
Westlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlund blocks a jab.
Westlund missing with a left hand there. Cleary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cleary tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Cleary swings away with a body shot that misses
and Westlund counters with a straight right hand.
Cleary blocks a jab.
Westlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Westlund scores with a nice strike.
Westlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cleary.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range. #T3#
Cleary walks into a jab.
Cleary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Westlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cleary digs a good hook to Westlund's body.
Cleary throws a body shot but no joy.
Westlund slips a straight right by Cleary.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Westlund.
Cleary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westlund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westlund counters with a good low kick that Cleary was not able to check.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
Westlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleary sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleary moves forwards but Westlund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Westlund looks to land a left hand but Cleary moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Westlund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Westlund slips a straight right by Cleary.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westlund counters with a thumping low kick.
Cleary throws an off balance right hand
and Westlund counters with a nice uppercut.
Loke Westlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Westlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Westlund throws a nice looking combination but Cleary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleary counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westlund thinking. #CL2#
Westlund closes the distance and clinches.
Cleary missing with knees to the body.
Westlund misses with some punches.
Cleary misses with some punches.
Westlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clearys head.
Westlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Westlund dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cleary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cleary throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund.
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Cleary will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westlund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Westlund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cleary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlund.
Westlund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Westlund moves out of range as Cleary strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund throws a good cross that connects.
Cleary connects with a right hand. Westlund shakes it off.
Westlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westlund slips under a jab.
Westlund is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cleary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loke Westlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Westlund throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Cleary counters by moving into the clinch.
Westlund blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleary can't find room to land a body shot as Westlund controls the action.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westlund avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westlund blocks it with crossed arms.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlund is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westlund.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Westlund.
Cleary is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Westlund is looking to control Cleary's arms but Cleary gets an underhook and turns him. Now Westlund has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Westlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleary.
Westlund is working Cleary over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Cleary has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cleary struggles to land a body shot inside as Westlund controls his hands.
Westlund lands a left hand. #T2#
A short right from Westlund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlund avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary tries to throw a body punch but Westlund avoids it by throwing Cleary back against the cage.
Westlund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Westlund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Westlund lands an uppercut.
Westlund lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleary backwards.
Westlund managing to block the knees to the body from Cleary.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlund is defending well for now.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westlund lands a body shot in the clinch.
Westlund blocks a body shot from Cleary.
Westlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlund avoiding damage as Cleary throws knees to the body.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary tries to work over Westlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlund is defending well for now.
Cleary is leaning against Westlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Loke Westlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Westlund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westlund avoids it.
Cleary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Westlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cleary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Nice defenses there by Cleary.
Cleary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westlund counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cleary thinking.
Westlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleary.
Westlund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westlund wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Cleary gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cleary.#SUB#
Cleary tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cleary has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Westlund stops Cleary from passing to mount. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleary working away.
Westlund is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Westlund wants to get back to full guard.
Westlund won't allow Cleary to pass to mount.
Westlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleary missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westlund has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cleary is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Westlund lands a right hook to the body.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Cleary is just out of range.
Westlund lands a leg kick that knocks Cleary off balance momentarily.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Westlund moves away and avoids it.
Cleary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlund.
Westlund looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Westlund loads up on a big right hand but Cleary slips the punch.
Cleary tries to counter by clinching up but Westlund breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Westlund moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Westlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cleary throws out the jab.
Westlund is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Cleary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlund.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Westlund, right into the meat.
Westlund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Westlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleary staying out of range there.
Cleary tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Westlund scores with the left hand. Cleary knows he should have avoided that one.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Westlund's head but Westlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westlund tries to avoid it but Cleary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westlund to the ground. Westlund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Westlund throws a big counter head kick but Cleary avoids it with no problem.
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Westlund swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Cleary counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cleary is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cleary has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Westlund won't allow Cleary to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cleary is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Westlund tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cleary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Westlund doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cleary.
Cleary trying to control from half guard but Westlund is working away. #T3#
Cleary thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cleary is looking to advance position but Westlund won't allow it.
Cleary moves nicely into side control.
Patrick Cleary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westlund is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cleary goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Westlund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cleary's guard! Nice work there by Westlund!
Westlund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cleary looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleary, not yet.
Cleary is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Westlund is looking to stand up but Cleary won't let him.
Cleary keeping full guard, as Westlund tries to pass.
Westlund wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
Westlund passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Westlund has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Westlund really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Westlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleary doesn't seem bothered though.
Westlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Westlund throws a jab when Cleary was well out of range.
Cleary tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westlund manages to circle out of the way.
Cleary looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlund is just out of range.
Westlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleary.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cleary misses with an uppercut.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Westlund misses its intended target.
Westlund checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Westlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westlund cracks a nice hook into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlund throws the left hand but Cleary avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Westlund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleary at a distance.
Cleary misses the jab.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Westlund misses with a straight left.
Cleary misses with a right hand
and Westlund counters with a nice body shot.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westlund lands with an overhand left.
Westlund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westlund cracks Cleary with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleary lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cleary scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Westlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cleary manages to avoid it.
Cleary tries to counter by clinching up but Westlund breaks away and moves out of range.
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary throws a lazy uppercut
and Westlund counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Westlund slips under a jab.
Cleary takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cleary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Westlund enables Cleary to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Westlund manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cleary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westlund is keeping the position for now.
Westlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cleary has an active guard here but Westlund has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cleary is looking for a sweep. Westlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cleary is in trouble now - Westlund has advanced to mount!
Cleary really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Westlund controlling the position easily from mount.
Cleary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westlund looking to control but Cleary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cleary is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Westlund tries to control but Cleary wriggling away.
Cleary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Westlund has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Westlund in particular looking to stall.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Westlund has control of the leg.
Westlund is trying to control. Cleary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loke Westlund dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R5#
Cleary lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Westlund cracks a nice hook into Cleary's ribs.
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleary lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleary misses the target.
Westlund doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Westlund checks a low kick from Cleary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Westlund has managed to clinch.
Westlund prevents a body shot from Cleary.
Cleary misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Westlund breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Westlund scores with a jab to the head.
Westlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Westlund throws a looping overhand right but Cleary ducks down to avoid it.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westlund.
Cleary tries to counter by clinching up but Westlund breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Cleary gets a takedown into half guard.
Westlund wants to improve his position but Cleary is controlling well.
Cleary passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cleary won't let Westlund get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleary looking to take Westlund's back but Westlund rolls and after a scramble, Westlund ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Westlund to escape a tricky position.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Westlund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlund has managed to get both his arms back between Cleary's legs - danger averted.
Cleary wants to hit a switch here but Westlund passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cleary there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary is trying desperately to improve position.
Cleary looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cleary tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Cleary tries to improve his position but instead Westlund has taken his back!
I really don't envy Cleary right now.
Westlund just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Westlund keeps control of the position as Cleary tries to break free.
Loke Westlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westlund tries to keep control of the position but Cleary is staying busy.
Cleary rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cleary is looking for a sweep. Westlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westlund is keen to just control but Cleary is a slippery customer.
Cleary is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Cleary gets full guard.
Westlund is pushing down on Cleary's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleary is fighting to maintain full guard but Westlund has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cleary wants to improve his position but Westlund is controlling well.
Westlund looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cleary tries to get to full guard but Westlund has control of the leg.
Cleary is staying active underneath Westlund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Loke Westlund.
Well Westlund 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loke Westlund! Loke Westlund retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Loke Westlund 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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