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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Clark (ranked 5325 p4p, 5336 weight class) and Rob Clark (ranked 256 p4p, 257 weight class). 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.
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170 cm
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Clark!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob Clark 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.
Steve Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve Clark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rob Clark looking to pass the guard.
Steve Clark keeping moving, preventing Rob Clark from controlling successfully.
Rob Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steve Clark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rob Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Steve Clark's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Clark working a defensive guard here.
Steve Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob Clark is one step ahead there.
Steve Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rob Clark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob Clark is looking to take a break and control but Steve Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rob Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Steve Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steve Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Rob Clark sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Rob Clark has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Steve Clark works to full guard.
Steve Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Rob Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Steve Clark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rob Clark uses it to pass to side control.
Steve Clark is trying to buck Rob Clark off.
Steve Clark sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rob Clark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rob Clark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steve Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve Clark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rob Clark is looking for a kimura but Steve Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rob Clark to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve Clark is controlling Rob Clark's trapped leg to prevent Rob Clark from advancing to side control.
Steve Clark wants to improve his position but Rob Clark is controlling well.
Steve Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Rob Clark works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve Clark tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steve Clark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rob Clark back to the cage. Steve Clark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rob Clark forces Steve Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Steve Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rob Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steve Clark can't break the clinch.
Steve Clark stops a takedown attempt from Rob Clark.
Rob Clark effectively controlling the action here.
Steve Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rob Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Clark decides to pull guard.
Steve Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rob Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Rob Clark is looking for a triangle here but Steve Clark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rob Clark prevents Steve Clark from moving into mount.
Rob Clark wants to control but Steve Clark postures up.
Steve Clark tries to advance to mount but Rob Clark denies him.
Rob Clark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steve Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Rob Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steve Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rob Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rob Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steve Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steve Clark's back!
Steve Clark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rob Clark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steve Clark is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob Clark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steve Clark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steve Clark for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
Steve Clark can't escape the position.
Steve Clark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steve Clark is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steve Clark is really stuck here.
Rob Clark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steve Clark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steve Clark for a finish.
Steve Clark is trying to break free.
Rob Clark throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Rob Clark go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Steve Clark trying to control the position but Rob Clark manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Steve Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Rob Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Steve Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steve Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Rob Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Steve Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rob Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rob Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve Clark keeping moving, preventing Rob Clark from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steve Clark is on top in guard.
Rob Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rob Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve Clark is one step ahead there.
Steve Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rob Clark pulls Steve Clark in close to his closed guard and prevents Steve Clark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steve Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Rob Clark.
Rob Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rob Clark throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Steve Clark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rob Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steve Clark has Rob Clark in his guard.
Rob Clark wants to control from the top but Steve Clark keeps moving.
Steve Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rob Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Rob Clark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Clark advances to half guard.
Steve Clark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rob Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rob Clark is looking to improve his position.
Rob Clark gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve Clark advances to half guard.
Rob Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rob Clark looking for subs from the bottom but Steve Clark mounts him!
Rob Clark looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob Clark is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Steve Clark has locked on a rear naked choke here! Rob Clark is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Clark!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
36% |
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