PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. 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.

Clark
vs
Ishikawa

168 cm
28
148 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

150 cm
32
147 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark looks to land a left hand but Ishikawa moved out of range nicely.
Ishikawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
Ishikawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishikawa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ishikawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ishikawa connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Ishikawa preventing the sweep.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark trying to control the position here.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Akira Ishikawa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ishikawa throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishikawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishikawa's hands.
Ishikawa misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa connects with a high kick.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Ishikawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishikawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Ishikawa lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Ishikawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Ishikawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ishikawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Ishikawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Ishikawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ishikawa, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark passes Ishikawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clark sizes up Ishikawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Ishikawa misses.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
We've been told by Clark's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clark connects with a body shot that sends Ishikawa's belly button to the back.
Ishikawa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Ishikawa ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ishikawa is keeping busy.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Come on Clark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ishikawa.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark just leaning against Ishikawa, taking a breather.

Ishikawa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Ishikawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Clark controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clark wants to control but Ishikawa postures up.

Ishikawa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ishikawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishikawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ishikawa on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Ishikawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Ishikawa pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark throws a body punch but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishikawa throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Ishikawa shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ishikawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Ishikawa slips the punch.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ishikawa counters with a big head kick but Clark shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark takes a swing at Ishikawa's ribcage but misses.
Ishikawa looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark works Ishikawa's body with a nice hook.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishikawa moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ishikawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark.
Ishikawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Clark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ishikawa dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Ishikawa misses with a wild combination.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Ishikawa shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa walks into a jab.

It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
Ishikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishikawa momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Ishikawa seems unphased.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark jabs Ishikawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark digs a good hook to Ishikawa's body.
Ishikawa needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Ishikawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 nice looking body shot.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishikawa tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishikawa.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishikawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ishikawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ishikawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ishikawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Ishikawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa walks into a stiff left hand from Clark.
Clark digs a good hook to Ishikawa's body.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark thuds his right hand into Ishikawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Nice defenses there by Ishikawa.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.

Ishikawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ishikawa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Clark wants to control but Ishikawa postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeping hold of Ishikawa's head, controlling as best he can.
Clark is looking to control Ishikawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark tries to kick Ishikawa off but Ishikawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Clark!
A victorious Jack Clark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.