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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 3850 p4p, 185 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 7799 p4p, 278 weight class). Elroy Clarks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



165 cm
22
138 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
163 cm
22
139 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Intelligent


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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marilson Coutinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Coutinho enables Clarks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Coutinho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coutinho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Coutinho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clarks uses it to pass to side control.
Coutinho is trying to improve his position.

Clarks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clarks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coutinho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coutinho can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clarks's best efforts.

Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Clarks is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clarks is working away from the top position though.

Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.

Clarks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coutinho has managed to free his arm - good work.

Clarks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coutinho is just riding it out for now. Clarks eventually gives up the hold.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clarks works his way into full mount!

Clarks working for a submission but Coutinho is keeping him at bay.
Coutinho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Coutinho just trying to survive but Clarks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coutinho tries to break free.

Clarks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Clarks is looking for the choke from the back position but Coutinho is controlling his hands well.
Coutinho rolls, trying to escape but Clarks keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks avoiding Coutinho 's attempts to control his hands.
Clarks has the hooks in. Coutinho is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Clarks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coutinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Coutinho wants to control his opponent's hands but Clarks gets his hands free.

Clarks is persistently looking for the submission but Coutinho is defending it well.
Coutinho trying to control the action but Clarks just sinks the hooks in.

Clarks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coutinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Coutinho trying to control the position but Clarks manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clarks looking for the RNC.
Coutinho is in bad spot here.
Coutinho breaks Clarks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Coutinho scoring with punches to the head and body.

Clarks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Coutinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coutinho has managed to get both his arms back between Clarks's legs - danger averted.
Coutinho wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho pushes down on Clarks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Coutinho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Coutinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutinho throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Clarks counter with a right hand.
Coutinho throws a shot to the body.

Clarks moves into the clinch.
Coutinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coutinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clarks walks away with a smile on his face. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clarks tries to clinch there but Coutinho circles away.
Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clarks pinned against the cage. Clarks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coutinho.
It seemed like Clarks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coutinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Coutinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coutinho.
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarks looks to land a combination but Coutinho avoids it well.
Coutinho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coutinho cracks Clarks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Clarks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Clarks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clarks advances to full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clarks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Coutinho is trying desperately to improve position.
Coutinho wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clarks has control of Coutinho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coutinho regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Clarks is working for a guillotine from mount but Coutinho frees his head quite easily.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Clarks fails to advance to Coutinho's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coutinho manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Clarks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coutinho sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy.
Clarks is pressing down on Coutinho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coutinho is holding on for now.

Clarks is trying to work for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Clarks is thwarting Coutinho's attempts to control the position.

Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.

Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks pushing down on Coutinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clarks trying to mount his opponent but Coutinho defends it.

Clarks is trying to work for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Clarks wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Coutinho gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elroy Clarks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Coutinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarks.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Coutinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coutinho tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Clarks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.

Clarks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coutinho's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coutinho is looking to improve his position.

Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho is looking to control Clarks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coutinho avoid being mounted?

Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarks prevents Coutinho from improving his position.

Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
Clarks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coutinho!

Coutinho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clarks.
Coutinho regains half guard.

Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Clarks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coutinho defends it well.

Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Coutinho looking for submissions off his back.

Clarks is working for a kimura but Coutinho is defending it quite comfortably.
Elroy Clarks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarks wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is defending well.

Clarks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coutinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarks.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coutinho is pressing down on Clarks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks is still trying to improve position.

Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!

Elroy Clarks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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A
G S C
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
32%
 
 
 
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