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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Clocker (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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279 lbs
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193 cm
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elmo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Clocker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clocker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Clocker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Clocker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clocker wants to advance to full mount but Lewis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Clocker pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis is controlling Clocker's posture.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Clocker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Clocker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clocker trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
Clocker wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clocker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clocker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lewis trying to control but Clocker postures up.
Clocker is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Clocker is looking to stall here but Lewis recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Clocker from standing up.
Lewis is pulling down on Clocker's head. It's preventing any offense from Clocker, at least for the moment.
Clocker wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clocker wants to clinch.
Clocker throws a leg kick but Lewis moved away.
Clocker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lewis pulls Clocker in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Clocker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clocker gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lewis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clocker trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
Lewis trying to hold on to Clocker's head to control him but Clocker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clocker trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Clocker wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clocker stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lewis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Clocker is controlling him well.
Lewis is staying active underneath Clocker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clocker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clocker wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Clocker wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Lewis is staying active underneath Clocker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clocker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clocker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Clocker eventually gives up the hold.
Clocker is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lewis holds on and takes a little breather.
Clocker trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Clocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clocker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis seems keen to control Clocker's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Clocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clocker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jon Clocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clocker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Clocker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clocker manages to end up in side control.
Clocker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Clocker from improving position.
Lewis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Clocker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clocker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lewis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis is not content to let Clocker control the position.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clocker stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet.
Clocker looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Clocker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lewis did well to prevent Clocker getting side control.
Clocker wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clocker wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis striking from the bottom.
Clocker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lewis pushes Clocker off looking to stand but Clocker dives back in and keeps control.
Clocker wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clocker is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Jon Clocker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Clocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clocker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Clocker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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