PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Savile (ranked 4249 p4p, 4043 weight class) and Fred Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 327 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Savile
vs
Clark

174 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Savile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Clark!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savile counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Savile. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Clark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savile throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savile defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Savile swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jimmy Savile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Clark.
Savile sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Savile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark shoots in but Savile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Savile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to clinch up
and Savile counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Savile.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Savile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Savile throws a body shot but no joy.
Savile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savile punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Savile.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savile was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savile circles away.
Savile punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Savile lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savile slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savile tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savile to the ground. Savile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savile pinned against the cage. Savile gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Savile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savile scores with a shot to the body.

Savile closes the distance and clinches.
Clark jumps guard but Savile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark is working for takedown but Savile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savile as Clark tries to tie him up.
Savile stalling.
Savile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Savile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savile cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Savile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savile to keep the fight standing.
Clark can't get the takedown.

Clark manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Savile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savile tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savile to the ground. Savile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fred Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savile scores with a jab to the body.
Clark tries to clinch up.
It looked like Savile wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savile swivels and escapes.
Savile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savile leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Savile dominated that round.
That's time! Savile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Savile moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savile.
Savile lands an uppercut.
A short right from Savile.
Savile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savile gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Savile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Savile.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Savile scores with a hook to the body.
Savile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark jumps guard but Savile stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Savile is controlling him.
Savile gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savile lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Savile scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Savile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savile to keep the fight standing.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savile stalling.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Savile blocks it with crossed arms.
Savile tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Clark missing with knees to the body.
Savile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Savile lands with a light punch inside.
Savile gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savile gets underhooks to prevent Clark's takedown attempt.
Jimmy Savile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Clark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Savile as the two fighters clinch.
Savile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Savile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savile lands a shoulder strike.
Savile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Savile avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savile prevents it.
Savile lands a body punch.
Savile stalling in the clinch.
Savile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Savile - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Savile is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savile.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Savile has the dominant position.
Clark wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Savile.
A short right from Savile on the inside.
Savile leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Savile.
A short body shot lands from Savile as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Savile.
Savile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savile lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Jimmy Savile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savile lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Savile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savile is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clark tries to break free but Savile pushes him back against the cage.
Clark tries to pull guard but Savile forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clark tries to score a body lock takedown but Savile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clark jumps guard but Savile stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savile walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savile scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savile lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Savile has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Savile dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savile sprawls well. Savile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmy Savile is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savile connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savile avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savile stuffs the takedown.
Jimmy Savile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Clark.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savile lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark is looking to clinch but Savile is avoiding it.
Savile is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark avoids the body shot from Savile.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savile lands a jab to Clark's midsection.
Savile lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savile circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Savile to counter with a crisp jab.
Savile takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Savile to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savile.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick
and Savile counters with a straight right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savile pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Savile turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savile has Clark pressed against the cage.
Clark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Clark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Savile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Still in the clinch, Savile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jimmy Savile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savile gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savile avoids it.
Savile pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fred Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Savile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Savile!
Jimmy Savile seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.