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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Pittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Clagett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Pittman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Clagett!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittman slips a jab and a cross from Clagett.
Clagett misses with a double jab.
Pittman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clagett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pittman somewhat.
Pittman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pittman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pittman slips a jab and a cross from Clagett.
Pittman moves into range and clinches up with Clagett.
Clagett working hard to break the clinch.
Clagett can't break the clinch.
Clagett wants to get back to striking at distance but Pittman won't allow it.
Pittman breaks from the clinch.
Pittman rushes Clagett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pittman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pittman.
Clagett misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Pittman.
Pittman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clagett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clagett prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Pittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pittman tries to score a body lock takedown but Clagett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pittman is stalling here.
Pittman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pittman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clagett smiles and moves away.
Pittman tries to close the distance and clinch but Clagett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pittman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clagett swats away the attempt to clinch by Pittman.
Clagett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pittman instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittman gets control of Clagett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pittman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clagett wants to pass the guard but Pittman is keeping the position.
Clagett is pushing down on Pittman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pittman is fighting to maintain full guard but Clagett has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pittman is breathing heavily.
Clagett thows a huge punch but Pittman dodges it nicely.
Clagett gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Clagett fails with the takedown.
Robert Clagett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pittman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clagett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clagett tries to clinch up.
Clagett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clagett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pittman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clagett wants to stand but Pittman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clagett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pittman is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pittman holds on and takes a little breather.
Pittman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clagett is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Clagett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pittman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Clagett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clagett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pittman was covering up waiting for the punch and Clagett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clagett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clagett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clagett trying to control the position from guard on top but Pittman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clagett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Clagett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clagett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clagett throws a series of punches but Pittman moves out of range.
Pittman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pittman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pittman closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Clagett.
Pittman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clagett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pittman has him pressed against the cage.
Clagett has had enough of the clinch but Pittman keeps him there for the moment.
Pittman has Clagett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clagett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Pittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clagett prevents Pittman from breaking the clinch.
Pittman fails to pull guard.
Pittman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pittman keeps control of Clagett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Clagett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pittman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clagett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clagett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Clagett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Clagett.
Clagett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pittman moves into the clinch.
Pittman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clagett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pittman can't break the clinch.
Clagett is trying to stall.
Clagett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittman.
Clagett tries to score a body lock takedown but Pittman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clagett tries to circle away but Pittman has him pinned against the cage.
Clagett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clagett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clagett breaks the clinch.
Clagett sizes up Pittman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clagett fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pittman.
Clagett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pittman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pittman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clagett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clagett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Clagett - just one landing.
Bobby Pittman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Clagett coming out on top.
Pittman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clagett misses with a wild combination.
Pittman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pittman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clagett counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pittman's guard now.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet but Clagett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clagett wants to control from the top but Pittman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clagett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pittman's guard.
Clagett wants to control from the top but Pittman keeps moving.
Clagett tries to stand but Pittman is controlling from the bottom.
Clagett trying to control the position from guard on top but Pittman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Pittman wants to sweep here but Clagett controlling him for the moment.
Pittman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clagett on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clagett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pittman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clagett is fending him off so far but Pittman persists. Nope, Clagett circles away and we're back to standing.
Clagett tries to clinch up but Pittman circles away and keeps his distance.
Pittman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clagett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pittman if he has to take too many more of those.
Clagett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clagett closes the distance but Pittman moves to the side
and Pittman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pittman.
Clagett stalling in the clinch but Pittman improves position.
Pittman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clagett smiles and moves away.
Clagett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pittman moves into the clinch.
Clagett tries to break free but Pittman pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Clagett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clagett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clagett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pittman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pittman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clagett is trying to break the clinch but Pittman has him pressed against the cage.
Pittman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clagett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pittman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clagett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pittman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Pittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clagett has Pittman up against the cage in a clinch.
Clagett is looking to break free of the clinch but Pittman has double underhooks.
Pittman fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clagett lands an elbow just above Pittman 's eye.
Clagett wants to get back to striking at distance but Pittman won't allow it.
Clagett tries for a takedown but Pittman manages to get underhooks.
Pittman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clagett can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pittman.
Clagett is trying to break the clinch but Pittman has him pressed against the cage.
Clagett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clagett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clagett darts in and clinches Pittman up against the cage.
Clagett is trying to force a seperation but Pittman has the dominant position.
Clagett wants to get back to striking at distance but Pittman won't allow it.
Pittman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clagett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pittman has him pressed against the cage.
Clagett is trying to force a seperation but Pittman has the dominant position.
Pittman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pittman tries to break free but Clagett pushes him back against the cage.
Pittman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clagett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clagett manages to break the clinch.
Pittman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clagett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pittman if he has to take too many more of those.
Clagett shoots in looking for a takedown. Pittman tries to sprawl out of it but Clagett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pittman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clagett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pittman circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clagett keeps the fight on the outside.
Pittman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clagett clinches but Pittman breaks the clinch
and Pittman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clagett wants to get back to striking at distance but Pittman won't allow it.
Pittman can't get the takedown.
Clagett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clagett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clagett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clagett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clagett misses with a two punch combination.
Clagett lands with a right hand.
Clagett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pittman will feel that in the morning.
Clagett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pittman tries to avoid it but Clagett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pittman to the ground. Pittman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clagett tries to keep at a distance but Pittman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pittman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Clagett as Pittman shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Clagett.
Pittman throws an overhand right that lands on Clagett's shoulder, as Clagett tries to avoid the shot.
Clagett looks to clinch
and Pittman counters by clinching up.
Clagett tries to break the clinch but Pittman is controlling the position.
Pittman has Clagett pressed against the cage, preventing Clagett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pittman looking for a takedown.
Clagett has Pittman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pittman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clagett wants to break free but Pittman has control.
Pittman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clagett looks to clinch
and Pittman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pittman misses with a takedown attempt
and Clagett counters with a left to the body.
Clagett lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clagett.
Pittman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clagett pinned against the cage. Clagett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pittman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobby Pittman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clagett lands a jab to the head.
Clagett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pittman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pittman drags the fight down to the ground.
Clagett tries to stand but Pittman is controlling from the bottom.
Pittman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clagett's guard.
Robert Clagett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pittman with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Bobby Pittman.
I think Clagett 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Clagett!
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hype
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