PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clack
vs
Christofi

191 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
197 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry
Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Christofi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clack's half guard.
Clack is looking to control Christofi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clack avoid being mounted?
Christofi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clack's head.
Clack is trying to get back to full guard.
Clack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clack trying to control the position.
Christofi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses.
Christofi preventing the sweep.
Christofi throwing strikes but missing.
Christofi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christofi postures up in Clack's guard and throws a big left but Clack blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clack managing to control the position.
Clack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christofi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clack controlling Christofi's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kenny Clack.
Christofi shoots in but Clack avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Clack tries to keep at a distance but Christofi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clack struggles to land a body shot inside as Christofi controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack tries to score a body lock takedown but Christofi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christofi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Christofi lands a takedown into guard.
Clack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christofi is controlling him.
Clack controls Christofi momentarily but Christofi frees himself.
Christofi being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clack trying to keep a closed guard but Christofi is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Christofi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenny Clack just wasn't active enough.

Christofi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clack on his heels. He'll look to pass Clack's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christofi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clack looking to control but Christofi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clack is trying to get back to full guard.
Christofi thows a huge punch but Clack dodges it nicely.
Clack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christofi is working away from the top position though.
Clack is looking to improve his position.
Clack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clack.
Clack trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses.

Clack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christofi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christofi preventing the sweep.
Clack looking to control.
Clack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christofi manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teo Christofi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Christofi closes the distance and pushes Clack back into the cage.
Clack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Christofi tries to score a body lock takedown but Clack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christofi prevents a body shot from Clack.

Christofi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Christofi connects with a nice short shot to Clack's temple.

Christofi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clack defends it well.
Clack is controlling Christofi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Clack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christofi.
Christofi winds up and cracks Clack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christofi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Clack working for a triangle but Christofi defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack controls Christofi momentarily but Christofi frees himself.
Clack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Christofi wants to control from the top but Clack keeps moving.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi is in close to Clack's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Clack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christofi 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.
Christofi throwing strikes from guard but Clack blocks nicely.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi lands a couple of digs.
Christofi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teo Christofi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Christofi cracks Clack with a solid left hand.

Clack has his foot on Christofi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christofi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christofi is looking to stand up but Clack won't let him.
Christofi throwing strikes from guard but Clack blocks nicely.
Clack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clack controls Christofi momentarily but Christofi frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clack is trying to hold Christofi in close to prevent damage but Christofi has managed to pass into half guard.
Clack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christofi.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Christofi connects with a nice short shot to Clack's temple.
Clack is looking for a sweep. Christofi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clack is trying is best to control the position here.
Clack wants to control but Christofi is keeping busy.
Clack is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Christofi wants to free his trapped foot but Clack is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clack reverses the position - he's now on top in Christofi's guard.
Our spies down at at LOD: GRITTY'S ELITE KILLAS inform us that Christofi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clack wants to control from the top but Christofi keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Clack wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clack dives in for a single leg takedown but Christofi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Christofi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christofi cracks Clack with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teo Christofi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Clack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christofi misses with a series of wild punches.
Christofi tries to close the distance and clinch but Clack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clack chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Christofi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christofi.
Christofi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clack holds on and takes a little breather.
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.
Christofi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christofi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clack managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack is trying to control the position but Christofi postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.
Christofi wants to control from the top but Clack keeps moving.
Clack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christofi.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi cracks Clack with a solid left hand.

Clack looking for a guillotine here but Christofi defends easily.
Christofi connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses.
Christofi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Christofi postures up in Clack's guard and throws a big left but Clack blocks it.

Clack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clack is trying to control the position but Christofi postures up.
Christofi wants to control from the top but Clack keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christofi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christofi is working Clack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christofi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christofi landing with the ground and pound.
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clack is keeping the position for now.
Clack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christofi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi throwing strikes from guard but Clack blocks nicely.
Teo Christofi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clack is trying to keep Christofi in close.
Clack being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Christofi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christofi wants it to stay on the feet.
Christofi throws a series of punches but Clack avoids them all with ease.
Clack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Christofi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clack!
Clack is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kenny Clack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clack is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Clack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi is staying tight to Clack's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teo Christofi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christofi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teo Christofi!
An out of breath Teo Christofi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.