PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hallt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallt has chosen Biggie - Juicy as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Clark
vs
Hallt

185 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Marvel Combat

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Hallt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Hallt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Hallt drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hallt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hallt has Clark in his guard.

Hallt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hallt on the ground.

Hallt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hallt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hallt keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hallt working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hallt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into half guard.

Hallt actively working from the bottom here.
Hallt is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hallt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hallt's guard.

Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hallt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Hallt's legs - danger averted.
Clark wants to control from the top but Hallt keeps moving.
Hallt keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.

Hallt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hallt keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark wanted to stand there but Hallt had control of the position.

Hallt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hallt working for submissions but it's allowed Clark to get to half guard.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to control. Hallt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hallt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Hallt is working away.
Clark throwing shots but Hallt is blocking nicely.

Hallt actively working from the bottom here.

Hallt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hallt looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Hallt 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.

Nice cross by Clark.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hallt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Clark wants to clinch up but Hallt keeps it at a distance.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark throws a series of punches but Hallt moves out of range.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark misses with a double jab.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobby Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallt was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark works over Hallt's head and body with a nice combination.

Hallt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Hallt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Hallt seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.

Hallt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hallt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hallt is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hallt is breathing heavily.
Clark is trying to control but can't.

Hallt is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.

Hallt is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hallt to get the leverage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hallt is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clark tries to roll over but Hallt keeps him under control.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Hallt.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hallt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark lands a jab.
Bobby Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark works Hallt's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hallt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hallt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallt.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallt doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark lands the left hand.
Clark wants to clinch up but Hallt keeps it at a distance.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Hallt's ribs.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallt is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a body shot.
No luck for Hallt with that takedown attempt.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Hallt dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Hallt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hallt is defended easily by Clark.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallt moves away from the strike by Clark.
Hallt avoids the body shot from Clark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hallt to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Clark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hallt is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Clark!