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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Clemens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. Nick Devlin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Devlin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Devlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devlin tries to move to mount but Clemens blocks the move with his legs.
Clemens gets back to half guard.
Clemens is trying to stand.
Clemens is looking to improve his position.
Devlin passes to full mount!
Devlin looking for a guillotine from mount but Clemens is having none of it.
Devlin goes for an armbar but Clemens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clemens.
Devlin looks gassed!
Devlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clemens is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Devlin's guard.
Clemens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clemens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devlin 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.
Clemens wants to control from the top but Devlin keeps moving.
Clemens landing some decent shots from guard.
Clemens wants to control from the top but Devlin keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Devlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches up with Clemens, looking for a takedown. Devlin pushes Clemens against the cage but Clemens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clemens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devlin circles away.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Devlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Devlin tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clemens.
Roger Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Devlin.
Devlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clemens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Devlin wants the takedown. Clemens is fighting it off but Devlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clemens's guard against the cage.
Devlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.
Devlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clemens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Devlin, into his guard.
Devlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Devlin, not yet.
Clemens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clemens is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to work for a kimura but Clemens is defending well.
Clemens trying to control but Devlin postures up.
Clemens manages to get to full guard.
Devlin looking to pass the guard.
Clemens trying to keep a closed guard but Devlin is proving a slippery customer.
Devlin wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Devlin shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Devlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Devlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clemens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devlin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Devlin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clemens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clemens has escaped and now he's on top!
Devlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clemens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clemens preventing the sweep.
Devlin has his feet on Clemens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Devlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clemens pinned against the cage. Clemens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clemens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Devlin counters with a left and a right that stings Clemens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Devlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clemens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.
Clemens striking off his back but it's not causing Devlin any problems.
Devlin won't allow Clemens to sweep him here.
Devlin forces his way into half guard.
Clemens is trying to get back to full guard.
Devlin is working for a kimura but Clemens is defending it quite comfortably.
Devlin is breathing heavily.
Clemens keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens is trying to get back to full guard.
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.
Clemens is trying to maintain the position but Devlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clemens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nick Devlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Devlin won't allow Clemens to sweep him here.
Clemens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clemens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Devlin's guard.
Devlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is stalling in the full guard.
Devlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devlin has his foot on Clemens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clemens works his way back into a safe position though.
Clemens controlling from the top position.
Clemens trying to control but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Devlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clemens manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is trying to control the position but Devlin postures up.
Devlin is looking to advance position but Clemens has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Devlin tries to hold on but Clemens postures up.
Devlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Clemens has a good base and remains in mount.
Clemens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Devlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Devlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clemens is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clemens lands a nice short elbow.
Clemens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clemens working over Devlin with some ground and pound. Devlin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens trying to mount his opponent but Devlin defends it.
Clemens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clemens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Devlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clemens is really struggling to control Devlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clemens wants to free his trapped foot but Devlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clemens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Devlin tries to roll over but Clemens keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clemens shoots and misses
and Devlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clemens prevents the takedown attempt.
Clemens decides to pull guard.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
Clemens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Devlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Devlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clemens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Devlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Devlin shoots in and drives through. Clemens sprawls well.
Clemens shoots and misses
and Devlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clemens's guard.
Devlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clemens is keeping the position for now.
Clemens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devlin is controlling him.
Devlin trying to control but Clemens is working from the bottom.
Clemens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devlin is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devlin gets to his feet. Clemens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Devlin. No joy for Clemens on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clemens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Clemens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clemens tries to clinch
and Devlin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Devlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clemens is just riding it out for now. Devlin eventually gives up the hold.
Clemens gets back to full guard.
Clemens looking for a sweep. Not yet Clemens, not yet.
Clemens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clemens keeping full guard, as Devlin tries to pass.
Clemens pushes Devlin off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens wants to clinch
and Devlin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin wants to control but Clemens is keeping him busy.
Devlin seems to be working for a kimura but Clemens defends the submission attempt.
Devlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Devlin trying to pass the guard but Clemens defending well.
Devlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clemens!
Devlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Clemens frees his head quite easily.
Clemens somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens shoots and misses
and Devlin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Devlin.
Devlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clemens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clemens is trying to control the position but Devlin postures up.
Devlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clemens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clemens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clemens!
Clemens working the ground and pound from side control.
Devlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Devlin wants to stand back up but Clemens manages to pass into side control.
Clemens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clemens lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clemens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Devlin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Devlin looks to move to half guard but instead Clemens has passed into mount! Damn!
Clemens controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin regains half guard.
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!
Devlin gets full guard.
Devlin is looking for a triangle but Clemens pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devlin is on top in guard.
Devlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Devlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clemens regains half guard.
Roger Clemens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Devlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Devlin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Devlin!
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