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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Clements (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Clements has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy Clements!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clements swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clements shoots in looking for a takedown but Darrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clements's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clements is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Darrow's half guard.
Clements throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darrow is pressing down on Clements's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clements postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow wants to sweep here but Clements controlling him for the moment.
Clements really is a fat lump.
Clements with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow is wriggling around but Clements manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow tries to kick Clements off but Clements keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clements looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Darrow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Darrow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Clements keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Darrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clements.
Clements jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Clements gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clements circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clements looks for a takedown but Darrow sprawls well.
Clements tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darrow defends well and Clements ends up having to push Darrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clements on his heels. He'll look to pass Clements's guard now, I'm sure.
Darrow wants to control from the top but Clements keeps moving.
Clements knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darrow on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darrow working the ground and pound but Clements is defending the strikes.
Darrow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Darrow forces Clements back against the cage and clinches.
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
Darrow rushes Clements and presses him up against the cage.
Clements tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clements has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clements and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Clements is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clements jumps guard.
Clements is breathing heavily.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Clements is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Darrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darrow feints a jab promting Clements to slip. Darrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clements slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Guy Clements has been cut.
Darrow darts in looking for a takedown but Clements gets double underhooks and turns Darrow into the cage.
Darrow clinches.
Darrow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow prevents Clements from breaking the clinch.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Clements's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Darrow goes for a double leg but Clements avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clements continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clements wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clements swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clements has a takedown stuffed.
Clements misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clements swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clements feinted with a counter takedown.
Darrow clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements tries to pull guard but Darrow won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clements avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Darrow tries for a takedown but Clements manages to get underhooks.
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darrow pushes Clements up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clements is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clements has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darrow uses from the top position.
Darrow trying to control but Clements is working from the bottom.
Clements not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clements avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darrow gets to his feet. Clements looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Clements in a clinch.
Clements ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clements no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clements pushes Darrow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clements changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darrow tries to avoid it but Clements manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darrow to the ground. Darrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darrow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darrow looks for a takedown but Clements sprawls well.
Darrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Clements sprawls well. He's pushed Darrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow is looking to clinch but Clements is avoiding it.
Guy Clements is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clements with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands a high kick!
Christian Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clements clinches up with Darrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow trying to stall but Clements improves his position.
Clements fails to pull guard.
Clements is looking for a takedown.
Clements is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Clements drags the fight down to the ground.
Darrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Clements has wrist control.
Guy Clements overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Clements is keeping the position.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Clements is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow stands up from Clements's guard - Darrow perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Darrow with that takedown attempt.
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Clements pushes him off.
Darrow tries to clinch but Clements moves out of range.
Darrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clements!
Clements takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clements tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clements keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clements tries to bench press Darrow off him but Darrow keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clements takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Darrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clements to his feet.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clements shoots in but no luck this time.
Darrow forces Clements back against the cage and clinches.
Clements tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darrow smiles and moves away.
Darrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Darrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Clements's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clements swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.
The crowd cheers as Clements lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darrow doesn't seem phased though.
Darrow tries to keep at a distance but Clements has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darrow tries to work over Clements's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow is looking to control Clements's arms but Clements gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darrow has his back to the cage.
Clements jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darrow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clements.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darrow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow has Clements pressed against the cage, preventing Clements from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
Darrow darts in and clinches Clements up against the cage.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clements backwards.
Clements is rocked!
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Clements is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clements tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.
Clements might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Clements is hurt! He's hurt bad - Darrow fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Clements from any more punishment! Congratulations to Darrow! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Darrow!
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energy
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