PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Justice (ranked 7489 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Claremont (ranked 5184 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Claremont has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathaniel Justice's chin.

Justice
vs
Claremont

206 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Claremont!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Claremont shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justice napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Justice explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Claremont is looking to clinch.

Claremont closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Justice quickly recovers to half guard.

Justice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claremont misses with a two punch combination.
Claremont checks a leg kick.
Claremont drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justice defends it well.

Justice gets caught napping as Claremont dives in and scores a takedown. Justice manages to retain guard.

Justice wriggles free and stands up.
Justice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claremont looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Justice tries to clinch up.
Claremont tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Justice half committed to a counter leg kick.

Claremont looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Justice has one foot on Claremont's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Claremont tries to clinch there but Justice circles away.
Justice went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Claremont bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Justice throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Claremont looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Claremont 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.

Justice manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Justice lands a takedown into guard.
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Claremont is working an open guard so Justice takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Claremont tries to clinch
and Justice counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Justice forces Claremont back against the cage and clinches.
Justice stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Justice has Claremont pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Justice pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claremont tumbling to the mat - Justice dives into Claremont's guard.
Claremont thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Justice gets to his feet. Claremont looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claremont throws a lazy head kick
and Justice counters with a left and a right that stings Claremont.

Claremont tries to keep at a distance but Justice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claremont avoids a wild elbow strike from Justice.
Justice displaying some good clinch control by pressing Claremont up against the cage.
Justice displaying some good clinch control by pressing Claremont up against the cage.
Justice seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claremont slips a jab and a cross from Justice.
Claremont counters with a body kick.

Justice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claremont, pushing him back against the cage.
Justice just leaning against Claremont, taking a breather.
Claremont is pressed up against the cage. Justice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claremont down to the mat. Claremont avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Justice.

Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Justice decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Justice has closed the distance and engaged Claremont in a clinch.

Justice manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Claremont feints and as Justice raises his hands in defense, Claremont changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Justice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Claremont off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Claremont blocks a low kick nicely.

Claremont closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Justice did well to prevent Claremont getting side control.

Justice manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Claremont keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justice will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Claremont up against the cage.
Justice keeps control of Claremont as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claremont is breathing heavily.
Justice jumps guard but Claremont stands there with Justice around his waist. Justice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Justice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claremont pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claremont has clasped his hands together around Justice's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Justice explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Justice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Claremont tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.

Justice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Claremont is trying to defend but Justice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Claremont scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Justice manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Justice get's back to his feet.
Justice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claremont tries to clinch up.

Justice has closed the distance and engaged Claremont in a clinch.
Justice stalls.

Justice lands a takedown into guard.
Justice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Justice stands up and waves to Claremont to follow him.

Justice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Claremont wants to get back to his feet but Justice is dominant here and he's now got Claremont's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice is riding his opponent, not letting Claremont buck him off.
Justice'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.
Justice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is hanging on to Claremont's back as he tries to escape.
Claremont is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Claremont is trying to break free.
Justice is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Claremont right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Claremont is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Justice dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Justice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Claremont scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Justice manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice content just to control the position here.
Justice prevents Claremont from getting the reversal.
Nathaniel Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claremont throws a strike from the bottom but Justice uses the opportunity to take his back.
Justice has good solid back control here.

Justice is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Claremont is defending well though. Justice let's go of the attempt for now.
Claremont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claremont is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Justice.
Claremont tries to escape the position.
Claremont is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Claremont is really stuck here.
Justice is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Further stalling from Justice.
Claremont wants to control his opponent's hands but Justice gets his hands free.

Justice has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Justice biding his time, controlling Claremont.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
I really don't envy Claremont right now.
Justice biding his time, controlling Claremont.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brian Claremont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Justice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justice 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Justice!