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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Clements (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Jaggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Jaggers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaggers misses with a head kick.
Clements rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaggers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clements really is a fat lump.
Jaggers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clements checks it well.
Jaggers swats away the attempt to clinch by Clements.
Jaggers has Clements up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaggers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clements escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements clinches.
Jaggers tries to break free but Clements pushes him back against the cage.
Clements has Jaggers pressed against the cage, preventing Jaggers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clements tries to pull guard but Jaggers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers working hard to break the clinch.
Clements tries to pull guard but Jaggers holds him up against the cage and eventually Clements drops back down to his feet.
Clements fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaggers is looking to break free of the clinch but Clements has double underhooks.
Jaggers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clements keeps control of Jaggers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clements tries to pull guard but Jaggers holds him up against the cage and eventually Clements drops back down to his feet.
Jaggers is working for takedown but Clements is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaggers can't break the clinch.
Clements has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jaggers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jaggers manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Jaggers shoots in for a takedown but Clements shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers dives in and grabs Clements's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clements pushes down on Jaggers's head and hops out.
Clements shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaggers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaggers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clements avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaggers wants to hit a switch here but Clements passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jaggers there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers tries to lock up and control but Clements gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaggers bucks up and throws Clements to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Clements shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaggers but Jaggers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaggers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clements with a body shot.
Clements fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaggers is looking for the big counter here.
Ken Jaggers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaggers fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jaggers with that takedown attempt.
Jaggers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaggers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clements but Clements pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaggers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clements swivels and escapes.
Jaggers looks winded!
Jaggers shoots in for a takedown but Clements shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaggers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clements moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clements shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaggers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clements's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jaggers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Clements rushes Jaggers and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guy Clements will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clements rushes Jaggers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clements tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clements tries to pull guard but Jaggers holds him up against the cage and eventually Clements drops back down to his feet.
Clements tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaggers smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaggers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaggers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clements uses from the top position.
Jaggers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaggers working a defensive guard here.
Jaggers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clements stops Jaggers from standing up.
Jaggers controls Clements momentarily but Clements frees himself.
Jaggers seems keen to control Clements's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clements closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaggers has had enough of the clinch but Clements keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Clements tries to pull guard but Jaggers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clements drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clements tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clements being controlled against the cage.
Jaggers is stalling here.
Jaggers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clements avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clements is trying to pull guard but Jaggers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clements jumps guard but Jaggers stands there with Clements around his waist. Clements gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clements tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaggers just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clements jumps guard but Jaggers stands there with Clements around his waist. Clements gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaggers successfully pulls guard.
Jaggers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clements is one step ahead there.
Jaggers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clements can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clements accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaggers has his hands on Clements's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clements working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaggers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clements looks to land a combination but Jaggers avoids it well.
Jaggers throws a counter combo.
Jaggers shoots in for a takedown but Clements shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Jaggers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jaggers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaggers tries to clinch there but Clements circles away.
Clements feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaggers tries for a takedown but Clements manages to get underhooks.
Clements is trying to pull guard but Jaggers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clements breaks the clinch.
Clements looks to land a left hand but Jaggers moved out of range nicely.
Clements looks for a takedown but Jaggers sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaggers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clements jumps guard but Jaggers stands there with Clements around his waist. Clements gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clements escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaggers shoots for a takedown but Clements saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaggers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clements throws a series of punches but Jaggers moves out of range.
Jaggers has closed the distance and engaged Clements in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clements's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Jaggers.
Clements tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaggers smiles and moves away.
Clements will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Jaggers.
Clements wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clements defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaggers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers tries to land a body kick
and Clements counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaggers won't be happy with that.
Jaggers manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaggers wants to control the action here but instead Clements manages to pass to full mount!
Jaggers is desperately trying to improve his position but Clements has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaggers throwing hammer fists to the chest of Clements. What's that going to do exactly?
Jaggers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaggers keeps trying to improve his position.
Jaggers gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers wants to control but Clements is keeping busy.
Jaggers wants to control but Clements passes into side.
Jaggers is trying to buck Clements off.
Jaggers sneaks out the side door and pushes Clements away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Clements scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jaggers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clements looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaggers is fending him off so far but Clements persists. Nope, Jaggers circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaggers takes the fight into the clinch.
Clements jumps guard but Jaggers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jaggers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ken Jaggers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clements jumps guard but Jaggers stands there with Clements around his waist. Clements gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clements tries to pull guard but Jaggers won't allow it.
Jaggers pulls guard successfully.
Jaggers pulls Clements in close to his closed guard and prevents Clements from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Jaggers.
I think Jaggers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Jaggers!
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