PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors has chosen Paper Cut - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Taylor Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clark
vs
Scissors

180 cm
28
185 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

181 cm
31
185 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scissors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scissors somewhat.
Scissors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark is looking to slow Scissors down with leg kicks.

Scissors moves into the clinch successfully.
Scissors tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Scissors wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
Scissors is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark pushes Scissors away with a front kick.
Scissors looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark lands a jab.
Scissors tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark tests Scissors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark thumps Scissors with a low kick.
Clark throws a hook but Scissors blocks it.
Scissors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Scissors takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clark works over Scissors's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scissors is out of range and Clark settles back down.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Scissors.
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!
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Scissors.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissors tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Scissors gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clark wants to break free but Scissors has control.

Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scissors slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark jabs Scissors right on the nose. Scissors blinks but takes it well.
Clark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark misses with a left hand

and Scissors counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scissors.

Clark manages to break the clinch.
Scissors tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark moves away from the strike by Scissors.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissors was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Scissors gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scissors avoiding damage.

Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissors tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Scissors checks a low kick from Clark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissors connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clark.
Scissors looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Scissors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Scissors wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark moves out of range as Scissors throws a body kick.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Scissors throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Clark tenderised Scissors's leg. Scissors is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scissors tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Scissors wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
Scissors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scissors's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissors doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Scissors just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissors looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scissors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Scissors checks a low kick from Clark.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Scissors does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scissors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scissors throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissors misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
Scissors's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissors moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Scissors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scissors throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Scissors with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown by Scissors or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark which made him look bad.
Taylor Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors.
Clark lands a front kick.
Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scissors moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Scissors chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
Clark connects with a leg kick. Scissors looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scissors wants to clinch.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Clark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scissors's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scissors.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Clark scores with the left hand. Scissors knows he should have avoided that one.
Scissors defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Scissors tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark throws a combination. Scissors tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Scissors. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scissors.
Clark throws the left hand but Scissors avoids the punch easily.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissors.
Taylor Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissors walks into a stiff left hand from Clark.
Kyle Scissors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scissors looks for the body kick but Clark saw that one coming.
Clark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scissors throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scissors off to one side.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Scissors slips the punch.
Scissors loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scissors's hands.
Scissors checks the leg kick.
Scissors closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Scissors pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scissors shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Scissors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Scissors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scissors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark misses with the combination.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Scissors wants to clinch.
Scissors is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clark is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Scissors.
Scissors wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Scissors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scissors misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scissors takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clark.
Clark jabs at Scissors's body.
Kyle Scissors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scissors takes a step back to recover.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Scissors counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Scissors persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Scissors looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Scissors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Scissors steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Scissors manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scissors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scissors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Scissors takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark scores with the left hand. Scissors knows he should have avoided that one.
Clark lands a jab to Scissors's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissors throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissors.
Clark lands a jab.
Scissors has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Clark tenderised Scissors's leg. Scissors is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Clark!
After winning the bout, Taylor Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.