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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jazz Clementine (ranked 1876 p4p, 193 weight class) and Marcos Santana (ranked 2237 p4p, 216 weight class). Clementine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tastes Like Kevin Bacon. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jazz Clementine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clementine connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Clementine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clementine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana passes Clementine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clementine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clementine.
Santana stops Clementine from standing up.
Santana won't allow Clementine to sweep him here.
Clementine has Santana pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clementine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clementine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clementine manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana wants to control from the top but Clementine keeps moving.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Clementine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clementine wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
Clementine trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Clementine keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass.
Clementine wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
Santana passes Clementine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Clementine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clementine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Santana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clementine wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clementine has a hand on Santana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The referee warns Clementine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clementine because Santana loaded up on that one.
Clementine can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Santana.
Santana prevents Clementine from getting the reversal.
Clementine trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Santana cracks Clementine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clementine working to try and regain half guard.
Santana is looking to work his way around to Clementine's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Santana lands a couple of good shots and Clementine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santana is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clementine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clementine is trying to stand back up.
Clementine 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 Santana gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clementine is trying to break free.
Santana looking to break Clementine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clementine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Clementine right now.
Santana lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santana tries to keep control of the position but Clementine is staying busy.
Clementine rolls, trying to escape but Santana keeps control of the position.
Santana avoiding Clementine 's attempts to control his hands.
Clementine is in bad spot here.
Santana scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeps control of the position as Clementine tries to break free.
Clementine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santana.
Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clementine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clementine showing good submission defense here.
Clementine trying to get back to his feet but Santana is in full control for now.
Clementine can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clementine is trying to get back to his feet but Santana has full control of the position and if anything, Clementine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Santana scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Clementine is looking for a way out.
Santana lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Will Santana go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Clementine is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Santana dominated that round.
That's time! Clementine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clementine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Clementine. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
Clementine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt
and Clementine counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown. Clementine tries to sprawl out of it but Santana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clementine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clementine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jazz Clementine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Santana.
Santana tries to clinch but Clementine is having none of it.
We've been told by Clementine's head coaches at Fit-Out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is looking to clinch but Clementine is avoiding it.
Clementine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clementine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santana manages to circle out of the way.
A left and a right from Clementine both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clementine to the mat! Clementine manages to get full guard.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
Clementine looking for a sweep. Not yet Clementine, not yet.
Clementine is working hard here to advance position.
Clementine keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana passes Clementine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clementine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clementine trying to hold on to Santana's head to control him but Santana postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clementine wants to get back to full guard.
Clementine is doing well to control the position and prevent Santana from advancing to side control.
Santana tries to pass to full mount but Clementine defends it.
Clementine is pressing down on Santana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clementine is trying to control the position but Santana postures up.
Marcos Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana passes Clementine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clementine is trying to stand up here but Santana is controlling him well.
Clementine trying to control but Santana postures up.
Clementine is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clementine is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
Santana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clementine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santana is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clementine wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clementine punching from the bottom.
Santana is thwarting Clementine's attempts to control the position.
Santana prevents Clementine from standing back up.
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Clementine is defending well.
Clementine won't allow Santana to pass to mount.
Santana wants to take a breather but Clementine is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Clementine is defending well.
Clementine trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Clementine is in a horrible position here. Santana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santana avoids the attempt from Clementine to control.
Clementine is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clementine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clementine is doing well to control the position and prevent Santana from advancing to side control.
Santana uses his free foot to push down on Clementine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clementine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos Santana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clementine as he jumps to the side.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Clementine counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clementine but Clementine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jazz Clementine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Santana.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Clementine counters with a stiff right hand.
Clementine scores with a nice right hand.
Santana tries to clinch but Clementine moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clementine counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Clementine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clementine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santana is rocked!
Clementine effectively controlling the action here.
Clementine prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Clementine finish him?
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clementine.
Clementine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clementine after a bit of a struggle.
Clementine works on Santana's body with a couple of short punches.
Clementine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santana.
A nice left hand lands by Clementine.
Clementine unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Santana! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clementine is unloading with more strikes now! Santana drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jazz Clementine!
Jazz Clementine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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