PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Bamusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Clarke
vs
Bamusto

178 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Bamusto!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamusto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clarke.
Nice takedown defense from Clarke. No joy for Bamusto on that attempt.
Clarke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bamusto with a poor takedown
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Bamusto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bamusto momentarily.
We've been informed that Bamusto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clarke delivers a nice body kick.
Bamusto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clarke but Clarke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clarke throws a counter high kick but Bamusto was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke lands a slapping body shot.
Bamusto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bamusto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clarke wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clarke lands with a nice body kick.
Bamusto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Clarke's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bamusto misses with a takedown attempt - Clarke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bamusto shoots in but Clarke avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Clarke closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clarke.
Clarke lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bamusto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clarke with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bamusto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Clarke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bamusto is trying to keep an underhook but Clarke manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Bamusto looking for submissions off his back.
Bamusto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clarke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clarke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is keen to just control but Bamusto is a slippery customer.
Clarke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bamusto gets full guard.
Clarke looking to sit in guard and control but Bamusto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamusto looking to pass the guard.

Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamusto is aware though and is defending well.
Clarke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bamusto tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Clarke dominated that round.
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.

A shot to the liver by Clarke. Beautiful body shot.
Bamusto looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bamusto just manages to avoid it.
Clarke scoring well with a low kick there.
Augusto Bamusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamusto tries for a takedown but Clarke circles away easily
and Clarke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamusto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.
Clarke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bamusto if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamusto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bamusto has time to react.
Clarke lands a leg kick that knocks Bamusto off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bamusto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clarke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Clarke is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clarke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clarke with a nice cross.
Bamusto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bamusto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Bamusto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamusto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clarke counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Bamusto
and Clarke counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bamusto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clarke - the referee stops the clock and Bamusto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clarke. Bamusto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bamusto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clarke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Augusto Bamusto has been cut.

Clarke forces Bamusto back against the cage and clinches.
Clarke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bamusto is trying to pull guard but Clarke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bamusto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clarke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bamusto is breathing heavily.
Clarke stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamusto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clarke smiles and moves away.
Bamusto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamusto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Clarke lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Clarke does it's job there.
Bamusto shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bamusto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clarke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bamusto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.
Clarke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clarke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamusto can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamusto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clarke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bamusto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Clarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Bamusto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Clarke thumps Bamusto with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Clarke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Clarke as Bamusto shoots in.
Bamusto shoots for a takedown but Clarke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke throwing a counter right hand but Bamusto manages to avoid it.
Clarke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bamusto throws a head kick that misses.
Bamusto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clarke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamusto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clarke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Bamusto.
Bamusto fails with the takedown
and Clarke counters with a left and a right that stings Bamusto.
Bamusto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke throws a leg kick which misses Bamusto's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamusto tries to avoid it.
Clarke jabs Bamusto right on the nose. Bamusto blinks but takes it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clarke. Bamusto shrugs it off though.
Clarke scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Clarke tenderised Bamusto's leg. Bamusto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clarke lands a head shot.
Bamusto tries to clinch
and Clarke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clarke cracks Bamusto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Clarke.

Bamusto is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamusto is still on wobbly legs! Can Clarke finish him?
Jacob Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Clarke sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bamusto's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bamusto's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Clarke!