|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Jasper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
|
|
|
186 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
| |
|
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Jasper! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jasper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jasper jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clinton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jasper tries a low kick but Clinton avoids it. Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasper. Clinton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jasper sprawls and moves away. Jeremy Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jasper throws a right and a left that Clinton avoids nicely. Clinton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jasper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Jasper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clinton defends well and Jasper ends up having to push Clinton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Clinton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jasper manages to circle out of the way. Jasper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clinton back to the cage. Jasper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Jasper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clinton avoids it really well and circles away. Clinton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A punch combination from Jasper misses. As Jasper looks to move away, Clinton throws a big counter combo but Jasper just gets out of the way. Jasper fails with the takedown and Clinton counters by moving into the clinch. Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jasper. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton has Jasper pushed against the cage. Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jasper letting Clinton take a breather here. Clinton is defending well against a takedown attempt. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye. Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Jasper in his tracks for a moment. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Clinton lands an elbow inside. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Clinton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clinton is pressed up against the cage. Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clinton down to the mat. Clinton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Clinton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jasper shoots in for a takedown but Clinton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Clinton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jasper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clinton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jasper looks for a takedown but Clinton sprawls well. Jasper lands an overhand right. Jasper throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it. Jasper throws a series of strikes that have Clinton backpedaling.
Clinton tries to clinch up but Jasper circles away and keeps his distance. Clinton slips a straight right by Jasper. Clinton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jasper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Clinton tries to clinch there but Jasper circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jasper throws a right and a left that both miss. Clinton attempts a counter takedown but Jasper avoids it well and moves away. Jasper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jasper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clinton counters by clinching up. A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton. Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Jasper in his tracks for a moment. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye. The referee is keeping an eye on Clinton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Jasper in his tracks for a moment. Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jasper is working for takedown but Clinton is calmly controlling the position for now. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses.
It looks like Jeremy Jasper has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton. Jasper looks winded! Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton effectively controlling the action here. Clinton has Jasper pushed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Clinton stalling in the clinch.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Clinton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Jasper'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.
Jasper scores with a one two! Clinton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Clinton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasper can do to turn this around? Jasper misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jasper tries to keep at a distance but Clinton has taken the fight into the clinch. Jasper is working for takedown but Clinton is calmly controlling the position for now. Martin Clinton has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jasper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clinton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clinton pressing his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton is stalling here.
Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clinton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jasper. Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clinton. Jasper has clasped his hands together around Clinton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Jasper trying to control the position but Clinton is working away. Clinton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Jasper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Clinton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jasper is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jasper throws an elbow but Clinton slips to the side and avoids it well. Clinton is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Jasper working the body and head with strikes. Check out the look on Jasper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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! Clinton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Jasper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Clinton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jasper's best efforts. Clinton has hold of Jasper's hands but Jasper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Clinton pushes Jasper off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Left hook, right uppercut from Jasper. Jasper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clinton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses. Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clinton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jasper is breathing heavily. Jasper wants a takedown but no success here.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from Clinton. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off. Clinton lands a nice elbow. Jasper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton. Clinton stalling the fight.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Clinton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Clinton lands a nice elbow. Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jasper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clinton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off. Clinton avoiding damage.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Clinton dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jeremy Jasper's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jasper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton. Clinton is looking to counter with a body kick. Jasper misses with a double jab.
Jasper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinton as he avoids it easily. Jasper misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Clinton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jasper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jasper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clinton's waist but Clinton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jasper off to one side. Clinton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Clinton clinches up against the cage. Nice elbow from Clinton. Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jasper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Clinton sneaks out the side door and pushes Jasper away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Jasper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jasper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clinton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jasper misses with a hook
and Clinton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Jasper goes for a takedown attempt but Clinton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jasper. Jasper swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jasper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClinton. Jasper feints a jab promting Clinton to slip. Jasper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clinton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jasper throws out the jab. Clinton throws a big counter combination but Jasper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Clinton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye. Clinton lands a nice elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clinton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jasper up against the cage. Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead. Clinton stalling in the clinch.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton lands an elbow inside that Jasper shrugs off. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton. Clinton lands an elbow inside. Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye. Clinton is struggling to control the position. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jasper has Clinton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clinton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Clinton is pressed up against the cage. Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clinton down to the mat. Clinton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jasper misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Jasper.
Jasper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clinton moves into the clinch. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jasper's defenses. Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Clinton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jasper up against the cage. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jasper takes an elbow to the forehead. Clinton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martin Clinton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Clinton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jasper.
Jasper takes an elbow to the temple. Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jasper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clinton after a bit of a struggle. Jeremy Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Clinton lands a damaging elbow. Nice elbow from Clinton. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Clinton lands an elbow just above Jasper 's eye. Jasper takes an elbow to the temple.
Jasper is rocked! Clinton blocks an elbow strike from Jasper.
Jasper is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him? Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Martin Clinton showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clinton, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Clinton!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|