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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kevingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hitman Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Kevingston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hitman Montana's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kevingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hitman Montana!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Montana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kevingston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hitman Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Kevingston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark Kevingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitman Montana.
Montana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kevingston trying to land knees to the body.
Kevingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kevingston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Montana is looking to break free of the clinch but Kevingston has double underhooks.
Kevingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
Kevingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
Kevingston crunches a lovely knee into Montana's ribcage.
Kevingston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montana blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Kevingston from controlling successfully.
Montana managing to control the position.
Kevingston wants to stand but Montana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kevingston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montana has his foot on Kevingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kevingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Montana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kevingston is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kevingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard.
Kevingston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kevingston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Montana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kevingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevingston throws a low kick but Montana moves out of range easily.
A combination from Montana does no damage.
Montana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kevingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montana looks winded!
Kevingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Kevingston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana fails to land the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kevingston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark Kevingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kevingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Kevingston tenderised Montana's leg. Montana is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kevingston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kevingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kevingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kevingston has closed the distance and engaged Montana in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kevingston.
A knee to the head by Kevingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kevingston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Montana tries to keep at a distance but Kevingston has taken the fight into the clinch.
It looks like Hitman Montana has been cut.
Kevingston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Montana avoiding damage as Kevingston throws knees to the body.
Montana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kevingston has him pressed against the cage.
Kevingston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kevingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
Montana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Montana keeping full guard, as Kevingston tries to pass.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Kevingston from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kevingston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kevingston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montana trying to control the position.
Kevingston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kevingston wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clark Kevingston.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana has Kevingston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kevingston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kevingston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kevingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Montana avoids the damage to the body.
Kevingston trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kevingston.
Montana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kevingston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kevingston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kevingston stops a takedown attempt from Montana.
Clark Kevingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitman Montana.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Kevingston missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevingston scores a nice knee to the body.
Montana working hard to break the clinch.
Kevingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Montana avoids the damage to the body.
Montana avoiding damage as Kevingston throws knees to the body.
Kevingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Montana avoids the damage to the body.
Kevingston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kevingston.
Kevingston trying to land knees to the body.
Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Kevingston.
Kevingston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montana blocks it with crossed arms.
Kevingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Montana avoids the damage to the body.
Kevingston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montana being controlled against the cage.
Montana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Montana is trying to stall.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kevingston prevents it.
Kevingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kevingston managing to block the knees to the body from Montana.
Kevingston controlling the action here for a moment.
Kevingston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kevingston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hitman Montana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Montana shoots for a double leg takedown but Kevingston sprawls well. He's pushed Montana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark Kevingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitman Montana.
Kevingston moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Montana looks for a takedown but Kevingston sprawls well.
Kevingston throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Montana scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana drives through and clinches with Kevingston against the cage.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kevingston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montana.
Kevingston missing with knees to the body.
Kevingston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kevingston lands a knee to the head.
Kevingston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kevingston lands a good knee to the midsection. Montana won't want to take too many of those.
Montana letting Kevingston take a breather here.
Kevingston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kevingston prevents it.
Kevingston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Montana up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevingston trying to land knees to the body.
Kevingston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Kevingston.
Kevingston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kevingston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kevingston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Kevingston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from Kevingston.
Kevingston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kevingston is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana avoiding damage as Kevingston throws knees to the body.
Kevingston misses with a knee to the head.
Kevingston lands a nice knee to the body.
Kevingston stalling.
Montana working Kevingston over with knees to the body.
Kevingston has Montana pushed against the cage.
Montana successfully pulls guard.
Kevingston looking to pass the guard.
Kevingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Kevingston preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montana is keeping the position for now.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Montana keeping full guard, as Kevingston tries to pass.
Kevingston wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clark Kevingston.
Kevingston thows a leg kick but Montana checks it
and Montana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montana.
Kevingston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Montana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitman Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Kevingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kevingston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Kevingston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kevingston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Kevingston!
After the fight, Clark Kevingston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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