PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Clagett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lennox (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.

Clagett
vs
Lennox

175 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
197 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Clagett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox looks to land a combination but Clagett avoids it well.
Clagett lands with a hook. Lennox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lennox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clagett swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
Lennox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lennox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clagett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick and Clagett moves out of range easily.
Clagett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobby Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lennox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lennox is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clagett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clagett can't do much from the bottom here.
Clagett tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lennox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Clagett misses with a double jab

and Lennox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clagett's guard.

Clagett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clagett keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Lennox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clagett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clagett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clagett has Lennox pulled in close to control his posture.
Clagett keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Clagett is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lennox gets to his feet - Clagett follows without any prompting.
Clagett tries to clinch up but Lennox circles away and keeps his distance.
Lennox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clagett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lennox misses with an uppercut. Clagett saw that one coming.
Lennox throws a low kick, looking for Clagett's leg but Clagett calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Clagett closes the distance and clinches.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Clagett won't allow it.
Lennox tries a knee to the head but Clagett blocks it.
Lennox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lennox looks gassed!
Lennox missing with knees to the body.
Clagett has had enough of the clinch but Lennox keeps him there for the moment.
Clagett tries to circle away but Lennox has him pinned against the cage.
Clagett is looking to break free of the clinch but Lennox has double underhooks.
Clagett tries for a takedown but Lennox manages to get underhooks.
Lennox prevents Clagett from breaking the clinch.
Lennox tries to pull guard but Clagett holds him up against the cage and eventually Lennox drops back down to his feet.
Robert Clagett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lennox.
Clagett tries to break free but Lennox pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Clagett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clagett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lennox jumps guard and drags Clagett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clagett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clagett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lennox's guard.
Clagett trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Clagett wants to stand but Lennox is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lennox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clagett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennox.
Lennox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clagett just misses with a punch to the body.
Lennox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clagett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lennox somewhat.
Clagett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lennox backs up against the cage.
Clagett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennox.

Lennox closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clagett tries to circle away but Lennox has him pinned against the cage.

Lennox manages to pull guard.
Clagett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lennox on the ground.

Clagett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clagett has managed to get both his arms back between Lennox's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Clagett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lennox is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clagett counters with a one-two to the body.
Lennox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lennox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clagett tries to buck Lennox off but Lennox is having none of it.
Clagett is working hard here to advance position.

Lennox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clagett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lennox's guard! Nice work there by Clagett!

Lennox working for submissions but it's allowed Clagett to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clagett.
Lennox is not content to let Clagett control the position.
Clagett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lennox.

Lennox actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox wants to control but Clagett is keeping busy.
Lennox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clagett is in close to Lennox's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Lennox working for a triangle but Clagett defends it easily.
Clagett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four 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.

Clagett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lennox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clagett has managed to get both his arms back between Lennox's legs - danger averted.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Clagett from controlling successfully.

Lennox is working an open guard so Clagett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Clagett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Clagett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lennox shoots in looking for a takedown. Clagett tries to sprawl out of it but Lennox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clagett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clagett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clagett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lennox fails to land with a series of punches.
Clagett fails with the takedown.
Clagett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lennox.
Lennox blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clagett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Clagett.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Clagett.
Clagett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lennox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox tries to bum rush Clagett with a series of wild strikes but Clagett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clagett wants to clinch.
Clagett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lennox blocks a head kick by Clagett.
Clagett throws a series of punches but Lennox avoids them all with ease.
Lennox shoots in for a double leg but Clagett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clagett catches Lennox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lennox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clagett.
Robert Clagett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Clagett.

Lennox rushes Clagett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lennox tries to land knees in the clinch but Clagett avoids the damage to the body.
Clagett is trying to break the clinch but Lennox has him pressed against the cage.

Lennox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Clagett.
Clagett's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Clagett duly obliges.
Lennox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clagett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses with a wild combination.
Clagett throws a series of strikes that have Lennox backpedaling.
Clagett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lennox takes a step back to recover.
Clagett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lennox defends it nicely.
Clagett with a nice cross.
Clagett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lennox pinned against the cage. Lennox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Clagett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clagett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Clagett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clagett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Lennox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clagett napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox trying to control the position but Clagett is working away.

Lennox decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Clagett.
Lennox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clagett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lennox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lennox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clagett on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Clagett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lennox as he avoids it easily.
Lennox misses with an uppercut. Clagett saw that one coming.
Clagett stuffs the takedown attempt from Lennox. Lennox gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clagett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lennox counter with a right hand.
Lennox works Clagett's body with a nice hook.
Lennox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clagett pinned against the cage. Clagett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A leg kick checked by Clagett.
Clagett scores with a three punch combo!
Lennox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lennox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clagett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lennox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clagett pinned against the cage. Clagett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lennox misses with a double jab.
Clagett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lennox clinches up with Clagett and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Lennox.
I think Lennox 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lennox!