PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor The Notourious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Clarkson
vs
The Notourious

178 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

EVOLUTION Clothing

Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor The Notourious!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clarkson has The Notourious up against the cage in a clinch.
The Notourious wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
The Notourious is trying to break the clinch but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarkson tries to throw a body punch but The Notourious avoids it by throwing Clarkson back against the cage.
Clarkson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Notourious tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.
The Notourious blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Notourious lands a takedown into guard.
Clarkson is looking to stand back up but The Notourious counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Clarkson.

Clarkson's coaches at Mist Of Pandaria have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Notourious has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Notourious cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Notourious avoids the attempt from Clarkson to control.
Clarkson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The Notourious wants to control the pace but Clarkson is squirming around nicely.
Clarkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Notourious. What's that going to do exactly?
The Notourious throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Clarkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Notourious. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson is trying to escape the mount.
The Notourious tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
The Notourious is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson is squirming around, avoiding The Notourious's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but The Notourious gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position but The Notourious isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarkson is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but The Notourious gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of The Notourious. What's that going to do exactly?
Clarkson working to try and regain half guard.
The Notourious tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
Clarkson is looking to improve his position but The Notourious isn't that keen on the idea.
The Notourious landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clarkson tries to hold on but The Notourious pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Notourious tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away.
The Notourious controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Notourious dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed right hand from The Notourious misses the target.
Clarkson tries to clinch there but The Notourious circles away.
The Notourious bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Jordan Clarkson has been cut.

Clarkson clinches up with The Notourious and pushes him back against the cage.
Clarkson tries to throw a body punch but The Notourious avoids it by throwing Clarkson back against the cage.
The Notourious is looking to break free of the clinch but Clarkson has double underhooks.
The Notourious tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.
The Notourious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Notourious is trying to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling him.

The Notourious breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson staying out of range there.
The Notourious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarkson.
Clarkson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarkson slips a jab from The Notourious.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Notourious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarkson.
The Notourious tries to work over Clarkson's front leg with a kick but Clarkson checks it.
The Notourious attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Notourious throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarkson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clarkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarkson slips a jab from The Notourious.
The Notourious throws the left hand but Clarkson avoids the punch easily.
The Notourious avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarkson tries to clinch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson is looking to clinch.
Jordan Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Notourious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Notourious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clarkson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Notourious paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarkson is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarkson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarkson is looking to clinch.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like The Notourious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clarkson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Notourious circles away.
Clarkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Notourious misses the jab.
Clarkson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Notourious's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Notourious's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clarkson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Notourious paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The Notourious gets tackled into the cage by Clarkson. Clarkson maintains the clinch.
Clarkson misses with some punches.
Clarkson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Notourious controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson stalling against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Clarkson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
The Notourious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clarkson misses with a body punch.
Clarkson slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Clarkson.
The Notourious is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Clarkson fails to land.
The Notourious changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clarkson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson has managed to clinch.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarkson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clarkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarkson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Notourious controls his hands.
The Notourious has had enough of the clinch but Clarkson keeps him there for the moment.
The Notourious wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Notourious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clarkson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson tries a body shot but The Notourious blocks it.
Clarkson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clarkson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Notourious backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor The Notourious will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jordan Clarkson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Clarkson forces The Notourious back against the cage and clinches.
The Notourious wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson lands a nice uppercut.
Clarkson pushes The Notourious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarkson digs a right hand underneath The Notourious's ribcage. The Notourious let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
The Notourious can't get the takedown.
Clarkson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarkson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Clarkson.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
The Notourious tries to break the clinch but Clarkson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarkson throws a punch but it's blocked by The Notourious.
A head punch on the inside from Clarkson fails to land.
Jordan Clarkson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clarkson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Notourious wants to break free but Clarkson has control.
The Notourious is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clarkson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Clarkson.
The Notourious blocking some punches.
Clarkson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clarkson tries to throw a body punch but The Notourious avoids it by throwing Clarkson back against the cage.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
The Notourious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Notourious blocks an uppercut.
Clarkson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Notourious's elbow.
Jordan Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clarkson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Notourious.
The Notourious working hard to break the clinch.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as The Notourious controls the action.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by The Notourious.
The Notourious tries to circle away but Clarkson has him pinned against the cage.

The Notourious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Notourious.
Clarkson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling The Notourious to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to clinch but The Notourious is having none of it.
Clarkson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkson staying out of range there.
Clarkson is looking to counter the offense by The Notourious and move into the clinch.
A big right from The Notourious misses.
Clarkson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clarkson is looking to clinch but The Notourious is avoiding it.
Clarkson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkson takes one on the button.

Clarkson is rocked!
Clarkson walks straight into a right hand from The Notourious - that's dropped him! The Notourious jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Clarkson from any more punishment! Clarkson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conor The Notourious!
Conor The Notourious took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nates a little bitch'.