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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Hall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Hall.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark clinches.
Hall tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the ropes.
Hall tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the ropes.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Clark slips a jab from Hall.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
Clark cracks Hall with a good jab.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Clark slips a jab from Hall.
Hall throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Hall looks gassed!
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to clinch
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the ropes and back into rage.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Clark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall misses with an elbow strike.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hank Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clark counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Hank Hall has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clark as Hall tries to tie him up.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark throws a leg kick that misses.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hall.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Clark on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark.
Clark trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking.
Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Clark stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Clark as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Hall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Hall's head.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clark forces Hall back against the ropes and clinches.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hall wants to stand but Clark is controlling his arm.
Hall laying and praying for a moment but Clark takes advantage and regains half guard.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clark has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Hall wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to stand but Clark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clark is controlling Hall's posture.
Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clark, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall misses with a hook.
Clark stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Hall tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Clark.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark misses with a combination
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Clark thows a leg kick but Hall checks it
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clark looking to stall.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Hall looks to throw a body kick
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Hall avoids the body shot from Clark.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Clark lands a head shot.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark digs a good hook to Hall's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Clark lands a lovely overhand right.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark is working Hall over against the ropes.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Clark.
Nice body punch from Clark - that landed with a thud.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Clark.
Hall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clark.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark jabs at Hall's body.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Hall closes the distance but Clark moves to the side
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Hall throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Hall clinches but Clark breaks the clinch
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark lands the left hand.
Hall takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a one two combo.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark scores with the left hand. Hall knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Clark as he connects with a hook.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Clark throws a shot to the body.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark jabs at Hall's body.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Clark lands a with a good body shot.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clark lands with a right hand.
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Clark.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Hall taking a breather.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hank Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall effectively controlling the action here.
Hall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clark.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark prevents a body shot from Hall.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Clark scores with a four punch combination!
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Clark works the jab nicely.
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Clark.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark lands a left hand.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
Clark is working Hall over against the ropes.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Clark instigates a clinch.
Clark digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hall tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the ropes.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clark with a nice cross.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark.
Clark tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Clark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall tries to clinch
and Clark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark lands a body shot.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Hall checks the leg kick.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Clark lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hall doesn't seem phased though.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Clark.
Clark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark had his way with Hank Hall in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clark cracks Hall with a good jab.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Hall throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Hall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hall throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.
Hall misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Donk. Clark catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clark throws a leg kick that misses.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Clark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clark blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lunges at Hall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hall's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Clark with a nice cross.
Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clark jabs at Hall's body.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Clark tries to tie him up.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Hall tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clark, as that shot connected.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark lands a body punch.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Clark.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Hank Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Clark scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark with a nice cross.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Joe Clark wins by unanimous decision!
Joe Clark is the new light heavyweight champion!
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