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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Channings (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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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Channings moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Channings.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
Channings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Channings throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Channings.
Channings moves nicely into side control.
Channings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Todd struggling a bit here.
Channings working the strikes but Todd uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Channings tries to pass to full mount but Todd defends it.
Channings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Channings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Channings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Channings misses with a head shot. Todd uses the momentum to regain guard.
Channings postures up and lands a big shot to Todd's brow.
Channings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Channings throws a strike but Todd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Channings looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
Channings is looking for a triangle here but Todd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Channings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Todd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Todd gets to mount! Channings was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Todd is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Channings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Channings connects with a looping right hand.
Todd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Channings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Channings working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Channings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Channings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Channings throwing strikes but missing.
Channings stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.
Channings throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Channings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Channings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Channings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Channings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Channings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Todd is looking to stand up but Channings isn't so interested in that idea.
Channings is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Channings stays in close to Todd's body and controls the position.
Channings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Channings.
Channings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Channings dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Channings. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todd misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
Todd moves out of range as Channings strikes.
Todd slips a jab from Channings.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Channings takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Channings slips a jab from Todd.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Channings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Channings closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Channings getting side control.
Todd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Channings is on him like a limpet, forcing Todd back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Channings misses with a body punch.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Channings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Todd prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Todd on the inside.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Channings.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Channingss head.
Channings breaks from the clinch.
Channings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Channings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd slips a jab from Channings.
Channings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Todd misses the jab.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Channings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it.
Todd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd misses with a hook.
Channings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Channings can do to turn this around?
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Comanche Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Channings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Channings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Todd pushes Channings off and gets back to his feet.
Channings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Channings gets slowly back to his feet.
Comanche Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Channings.
Todd misses with a hook
and Channings counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Channings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Channings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Channings doesn't seem phased though.
Channings shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense.
Todd misses with a combination
and Channings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todd is trying is best to control the position here.
Channings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Channings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Channings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Channings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Channings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Todd's head.
Channings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Channings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Channings.
Channings seems to be working for a kimura but Todd defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Channings lands strikes from half guard.
Channings is looking for a kimura here.
Channings slips a nice elbow through Todd's hands, connecting with Todd's forehead.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Channings.
Nice strikes from Channings there.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Channings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Todd throws a series of strikes that have Channings backpedaling.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Channings.
Channings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Todd to the mat! Todd manages to get full guard.
Channings landing with the ground and pound.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Channings throws a strike but Todd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Todd gets to his feet - Channings follows without any prompting.
Todd throws the left hand but Channings avoids the punch easily.
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Channings.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Channings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Channings defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Channings's ribcage but misses.
Channings feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channings moves away.
Channings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Channings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Channings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Channings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Channings moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Channings scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Channings's head but Channings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd misses with the combination.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Channings feints the counter takedown.
Channings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Channings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Todd's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Channings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Channings trying to move into half guard but instead Todd has managed to sweep!
Todd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Channings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Channings feints the counter takedown.
Channings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Channings scores with a takedown into Todd's guard.
Todd pushes Channings off and scrambles back to his feet.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Channings in his tracks.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Channings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a body punch but Channings moves out of range.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Channings connects with a crisp jab.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Channings's ribs.
Channings throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Channings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Todd sneaks out the side door and pushes Channings away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Channings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Channings slips a straight right by Todd.
Decent striking displayed by Channings there.
Todd lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Channings slips the punch.
Todd throws a jab when Channings was well out of range.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Channings.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Channings manages to avoid it.
Todd swings for the body but Channings moves out of range.
Channings misses the jab.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Channings slips the punch.
Channings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Channings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Channings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Channings.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Channings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Channings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Channings lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Channings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comanche Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Todd 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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