PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Letchford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger comes into the arena with Body Rott blaring out of the sound system. Letchford has chosen Steel Panther - 17 Girls in a Row as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Clam Digger
vs
Letchford

177 cm
23
148 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160
Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Letchford!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letchford is looking to land body kicks.
Clam Digger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Letchford. Letchford obviously looking to wear him down.
Letchford throws a good cross that connects.
Letchford scores with a push kick.
Clam Digger lands with a cross.
Kelvin Letchford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger tries to clinch but Letchford is having none of it.
Letchford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Letchford tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Clam Digger lands.
Clam Digger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clam Digger connects with a leg kick. Letchford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Letchford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clam Digger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Clam Digger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Letchford did well to prevent Clam Digger getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clam Digger controlling the action here.
Clam Digger trying to mount his opponent but Letchford defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letchford is refusing to be controlled, as Clam Digger sits in half guard.
Clam Digger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Letchford wants to sweep but Clam Digger has passed to side control!
Clam Digger is chipping away with strikes.
Letchford can't do much from the bottom here.
Clam Digger cracks Letchford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clam Digger trying to control the position but Letchford is working away.
Letchford tries to buck Clam Digger off but Clam Digger is having none of it.
Letchford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letchford prevents Clam Digger from improving position.
Letchford is looking for a sweep.
Clam Digger tries to score with some ground and pound. Letchford controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clam Digger working away.
An elbow from Clam Digger crashes against the mat.
Letchford can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Clam Digger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Clam Digger tries for a kimura but Letchford is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Letchford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger wants to control but Letchford is keeping him busy.
Letchford is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Letchford is trying to control Clam Digger's posture but Clam Digger avoids it.
Clam Digger working the head and body with strikes.
Letchford dodges the ground and pound from Clam Digger.
Letchford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clam Digger.
Clam Digger working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letchford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clam Digger trying to control the position but Letchford is working away.
Clam Digger 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.
Clam Digger in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger is looking to take a break and control but Letchford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clam Digger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Clam Digger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Letchford lands a leg kick that knocks Clam Digger off balance momentarily.

Letchford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clam Digger works over Letchford with some ground and pound from guard.
Letchford wants to sweep but no luck.
Letchford pulls Clam Digger in to control the position.
Clam Digger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Letchford trying to control the position here.
Letchford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clam Digger sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kelvin Letchford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Letchford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Letchford throws a leg kick
and Clam Digger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Letchford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Letchford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clam Digger.
A jab lands there for Clam Digger.
Letchford throws a solid leg kick but Clam Digger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Letchford.

Clam Digger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Letchford on his heels. He'll look to pass Letchford's guard now, I'm sure.
Terrance Clam Digger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Letchford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Letchford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Letchford keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Letchford trying to control the position.
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Letchford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clam Digger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terrance Clam Digger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clam Digger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letchford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Letchford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clam Digger was well out of range. Poor timing from Letchford.

Clam Digger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clam Digger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Letchford wants to control but Clam Digger postures up.
Letchford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clam Digger tries to advance to mount but Letchford denies him.
Letchford trying to control but Clam Digger flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Clam Digger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clam Digger controlling well, preventing Letchford from escaping the position.
Letchford trying to control the position but Clam Digger manages to sink in the hooks.
Clam Digger is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clam Digger lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Letchford hold on?!

Letchford is rocked!

Clam Digger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Letchford is defending well though. Clam Digger let's go of the attempt for now.
Letchford is still in real trouble! Can Clam Digger finish him?
Clam Digger punches the canvas rather than the man.
Letchford seems to have recovered his senses.
Clam Digger biding his time, looking for the opening.
Clam Digger missing with strikes from the back.

Clam Digger looking for the choke but no joy.
Clam Digger controlling well, preventing Letchford from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letchford trying to control the action but Clam Digger just sinks the hooks in.
Clam Digger controlling well, preventing Letchford from escaping the position.
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!
Letchford trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clam Digger loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Letchford hold on?
Clam Digger is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Letchford. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Letchford is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clam Digger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letchford can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clam Digger is hanging on to Letchford's back as he tries to escape.
Even with his hooks in, Clam Digger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Letchford covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Clam Digger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Letchford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clam Digger 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 Letchford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Letchford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Letchford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clam Digger misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Clam Digger blocks the leg kick.
Letchford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clam Digger.
Letchford ducks under a wild hook from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Letchford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Letchford misses
and Clam Digger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clam Digger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clam Digger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Letchford has time to react.
Letchford walks into a left hand.
Clam Digger dodges the punch combination from Letchford.
Letchford throws a push kick but Clam Digger slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Clam Digger blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Letchford. That did some damage!
Kelvin Letchford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Letchford lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Letchford.
Clam Digger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clam Digger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clam Digger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Letchford's calf.
Clam Digger throws a head kick that misses.
Clam Digger throws a hook but Letchford avoids it easily.
Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
Letchford misses with a hook
and Clam Digger counters with a nice body shot.
Letchford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Letchford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Letchford misses with a leg kick.
Letchford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Letchford looks to throw the jab but Clam Digger is out of range.
Letchford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clam Digger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a solid leg kick but Letchford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clam Digger.
Letchford moves away from the strike by Clam Digger.
Letchford misses with a kick to the body.
Clam Digger tries to clinch there but Letchford circles away.
An inside leg kick from Clam Digger misses.
Nice straight punches there by Clam Digger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clam Digger.

Clam Digger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clam Digger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Letchford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Letchford is not content to let Clam Digger control the position.
Letchford prevents Clam Digger from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Letchford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Letchford tries to bench press Clam Digger off him but Clam Digger keeps the position.
Clam Digger is staying tight to Letchford's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Letchford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clam Digger cracks Letchford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clam Digger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Letchford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clam Digger off and has taken his back!
Clam Digger is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger tries to roll but Letchford sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Clam Digger rolls, trying to escape but Letchford keeps control of the position.
Clam Digger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Letchford trying to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Letchford controls the position.
Letchford controlling well, preventing Clam Digger from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Clam Digger clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Clam Digger missing with a left hand there. Letchford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clam Digger scores with a decent looking hook.
Letchford throws a leg kick but Clam Digger checks it.
Letchford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Letchford.
Letchford throws a leg kick but Clam Digger moved away.
Letchford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Terrance Clam Digger is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle, before Clam Digger throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Letchford's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Clam Digger lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Terrance Clam Digger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.