PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taco Mcgibblets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgibblets comes to the cage accompanied by enrique iglesiasI Like It (Jersey Shore Version). Bobby Clark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mcgibblets
vs
Clark

176 cm
19
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Mcgibblets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Clark!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clark takes the fight into the clinch.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgibblets backwards.
Mcgibblets is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Clark.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgibblets backwards.

Clark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcgibblets clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Clark is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mcgibblets wants to escape the position.
Mcgibblets looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgibblets trying to control the hands but Clark breaks the grip.
Clark throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mcgibblets could be in trouble here!
Clark biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark misses with punches from the back.
Mcgibblets trying to control the hands but Clark won't let him.
Clark missing with punches from the back.

That's two 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.

Mcgibblets is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mcgibblets is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Clark trying to control momentarily.
Clark punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mcgibblets just trying to survive but Clark is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Clark is looking for the choke from the back position but Mcgibblets is controlling his hands well.
Mcgibblets knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgibblets preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clark.
Mcgibblets has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Clark.
Clark controlling well, preventing Mcgibblets from escaping the position.

Clark is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mcgibblets reverses the position brilliantly into Clark's guard!
Mcgibblets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgibblets trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgibblets!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to control but Mcgibblets is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Clark goes for an armbar but Mcgibblets turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcgibblets.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Mcgibblets from controlling successfully.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Clark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mcgibblets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark tries to clinch up
and Mcgibblets counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.

Clark tries to keep at a distance but Mcgibblets has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgibblets lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Mcgibblets misses with the head strike.
Mcgibblets has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcgibblets swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Mcgibblets.
Mcgibblets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcgibblets misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clark pulls guard effortlessly.
Clark looking to control.
Mcgibblets throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Mcgibblets won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Mcgibblets throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
Mcgibblets pulls Clark in close to his closed guard and prevents Clark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgibblets is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgibblets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgibblets keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Mcgibblets looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcgibblets keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcgibblets counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgibblets takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark takes a swing at Mcgibblets's ribcage but misses.
Mcgibblets swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgibblets throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgibblets tries to land a leg kick but Clark saw it coming and moves away.
Clark darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgibblets counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcgibblets looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Mcgibblets pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clark is out of range and Mcgibblets settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Mcgibblets.

Mcgibblets clinches.
Mcgibblets lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcgibblets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgibblets throws a head punch that misses.
Clark digs a right hand into Mcgibblets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcgibblets's gas tank.
Clark is leaning against Mcgibblets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark lands a body punch.
Mcgibblets swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgibblets is pressed up against the cage. Clark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgibblets down to the mat. Mcgibblets avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Clark tries to clinch up
and Mcgibblets counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clark wants to clinch but Mcgibblets slips to the side

and Mcgibblets moves into the clinch.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Mcgibblets lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark wants to control but Mcgibblets passes easily into half guard.
Clark is looking to control Mcgibblets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Mcgibblets thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mcgibblets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcgibblets!
Clark looking to control but Mcgibblets is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgibblets avoids a strike by Clark and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Clark's guard! Fantastic escape!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgibblets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcgibblets thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcgibblets postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Mcgibblets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Clark working for a triangle but Mcgibblets defends it easily.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Clark working for a triangle but Mcgibblets defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to hold Mcgibblets in close to prevent damage but Mcgibblets has managed to pass into half guard.
Bobby Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgibblets wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgibblets not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcgibblets trying to advance position but Clark counters by regaining guard.

Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgibblets defends it easily.
Mcgibblets wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clark pulls Mcgibblets in to control the position.
Taco Mcgibblets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Clark is looking for a triangle but Mcgibblets pushes his legs off easily.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bobby Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgibblets has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mcgibblets trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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