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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clinton Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Horton!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jeff Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton pushes Roy up against the cage in a clinch.
Horton gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roy has Horton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horton tries to break free but Roy pushes him back against the cage.
Horton trying to land knees to the body.
Horton just leaning against Roy, taking a breather.
Horton working hard to break the clinch.
Roy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Horton prevents it.
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick by Horton misses
and Roy counters with a series of strikes. Horton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horton throws a head kick but Roy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy avoids the head kick by Horton.
Horton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horton has managed to clinch.
Roy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roy tries to score a body lock takedown but Horton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton throws a head kick but Roy moves out of range.
Horton throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Horton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roy checks it well.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Horton misses
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roy throws a right hand that Horton ducks under and follows up with a left that Horton also avoids with ease.
Roy blocks a head kick by Horton.
A head kick by Horton misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horton looks winded!
Horton swinging wildly here.
Roy blocks a head kick by Horton.
Horton misses with a head kick.
Roy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roy is trying to pull guard but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Roy tries for a takedown but Horton manages to get underhooks.
Horton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton closes the distance and pushes Roy back into the cage.
Horton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Roy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Horton to the mat. Horton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roy throws a strike but Horton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roy 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.
Horton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Horton being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is trying to keep Horton in close.
Horton is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horton closes the distance and pushes Roy back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Horton 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.
Roy wants to clinch.
Horton misses with a two punch combination.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton misses with a body kick.
Horton instigates a clinch.
Horton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horton tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horton. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roy is looking to clinch but Horton is avoiding it.
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horton.
Roy avoids the head kick by Horton.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Roy tests Horton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horton throws a lazy head kick
and Roy counters with a three punch combo that has Horton backing up. Horton nods at Roy to acknowledge the strikes.
Horton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roy feints and as Horton raises his hands in defense, Roy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Horton
and Roy moves into the clinch.
Roy tries to score a body lock takedown but Horton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horton's efforts to push away.
Roy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Horton after a bit of a struggle.
Horton successfully pulls guard.
Horton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roy wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Roy gets to his feet - Horton follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Horton misses
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horton throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Roy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy misses with a wild combination.
Horton clinches with his opponent.
Roy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton gets underhooks to prevent Roy's takedown attempt.
Roy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton avoids a wild elbow strike from Roy.
Horton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeff Horton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horton darts in and clinches Roy up against the cage.
Roy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Horton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clinton Roy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horton throws a head kick but Roy moves out of range.
Horton misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roy checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton misses with a right hand
and Roy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Horton. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Roy throws a combination that misses
and Horton counters with a three punch combo that has Roy backing up. Roy nods at Horton to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Clinton Roy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Roy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roy counters with a one-two to the body.
Horton throws a head kick that misses.
Horton tries to bum rush Roy with a series of wild strikes but Roy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick
and Roy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roy blocks a head kick by Horton.
Roy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Horton.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roy scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton gets a clinch.
Horton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roy fails to pull guard.
Roy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Roy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton is trying to break the clinch but Roy is controlling him.
Roy is trying to pull guard but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Roy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Horton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Horton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horton throws a lazy head kick
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with the body kick
and Roy counters with a two punch combo.
Horton misses with a body shot.
Horton throws a lazy body kick
and Horton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horton closes the distance and clinches.
Horton prevents the takedown attempt.
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Roy moves out of range easily.
Roy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horton to the ground. Roy is now in Horton's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy stands up from Horton's guard - Roy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roy blocks a head kick by Horton.
Horton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roy shoots in but Horton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Horton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roy rather than just go for the knockout.
Horton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roy 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.
Roy throws a series of strikes that have Horton backpedaling.
Horton throws a lazy head kick
and Roy counters with a one-two to the body.
Roy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horton to the ground. Roy is now in Horton's guard.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Horton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roy 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Clinton Roy.
I think Roy 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clinton Roy!
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energy
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hype
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