PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Clarksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Clarksson
vs
Fisher

188 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

180 cm
29
177 lbs
11 - 15 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Clarksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fisher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarksson on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarksson's guard now, I'm sure.
Fisher throws a strike but Clarksson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fisher wants to stand up but Clarksson is controlling him.
Clarksson wants to stand and escape but instead Fisher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher tries to stand but Clarksson is controlling from the bottom.
Fisher stays in close to Clarksson's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fisher stands up and waves to Clarksson to follow him.
Clarksson misses with a kick to the body.

Fisher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarksson on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarksson's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clarksson tries to get out of the position.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Clarksson keeps moving.
Clarksson wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Clarksson is keeping the position.

Clarksson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fisher misses with the combination.
Fisher throws a low kick, looking for Clarksson's leg but Clarksson calmly moves out of range.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clarksson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clarksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fisher is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Clarksson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Clarksson.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
Clarksson connects with a knee to the head.
Clarksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisher.
Clarksson taking a breather.
Fisher avoiding damage as Clarksson throws knees to the body.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ron Clarksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
Fisher avoids a wild elbow strike from Clarksson.
Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarksson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Clarksson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fisher is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarksson is trying to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fisher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clarksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to take the fight to the mat but Clarksson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clarksson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fisher is trying to drag Clarksson to the mat but Clarksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clarksson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fisher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarksson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clarksson trying to land knees to the body.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisher is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clarksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clarksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Ron Clarksson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Clarksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarksson is just out of range.
Fisher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisher.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarksson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Clarksson throws a head kick that Fisher semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clarksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clarksson moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Clarksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Fisher cracks Clarksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clarksson.
Clarksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarksson throws a head kick that Fisher semi-blocks.

Clarksson darts in and clinches Fisher up against the cage.

Fisher has picked Clarksson up - he's going for a ride! Fisher dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher tries to stand and escape but Clarksson is controlling the position.
Clarksson won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Clarksson tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fisher is working for a submission of some sort.
Clarksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Clarksson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher works his foot free and advances to mount.

Fisher stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarksson throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clarksson.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clarksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fisher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisher looking to control but Clarksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher throwing strikes here but Clarksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Fisher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
John Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing strikes here but Clarksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fisher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clarksson is looking to escape.
Fisher controlling the position easily from mount.
Fisher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher takes Clarksson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clarksson is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fisher avoids the head kick by Clarksson.
Fisher lands an overhand right.

Fisher lands a left and a right that send Clarksson crashing to the mat, dazed. Fisher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Clarksson is rocked!

It looks like Ron Clarksson has been cut.
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!
Fisher lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Clarksson crumples to the floor! Fisher milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Fisher!
Our winner, John Fisher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.