PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Chingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chingon comes to the cage accompanied by "Above the Clouds" By Gang Starr. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chingon
vs
Clark

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Chingon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kent Clark!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries to clinch but Chingon moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Chingon. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like El Chingon has been cut.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chingon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Clark drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Chingon!

Chingon is rocked!
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Chingon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chingon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chingon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark wanted to stand there but Chingon had control of the position.
Clark throws a strike but Chingon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chingon works over Clark with some ground and pound from guard.

Clark pushes Chingon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Clark has Chingon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chingon lands with a left to the head.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chingon is breathing heavily.
Chingon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to break free.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clark just leaning against Chingon, taking a breather.
Chingon can't get the takedown.
Clark tries a body shot but Chingon blocks it.
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Chingon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chingon goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Chingon is looking for a sweep.
Clark landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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 scores with punches from side control.
Clark scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chingon to see if he's OK.
Clark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chingon to the mat! Chingon manages to get full guard.
Oh Chingon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Clark closes the distance and pushes Chingon back into the cage.
Chingon seems to have got his legs back now.
Chingon tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.

Chingon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chingon manages to end up in side control.

Clark throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chingon to the mat! Chingon manages to get full guard.

Chingon is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chingon tries to hold on but Clark postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clark landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chingon is working to get back to half guard.
Chingon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chingon tries to get out of the position.
Chingon tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chingon can't escape the position.
BOOM! Clark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Clark scoring with strikes but Chingon is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chingon taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark lands a nice shot to the head.
Chingon is bucking up trying to escape but Clark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on El Chingon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chingon circles away from the clinch attempt

and Chingon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clark wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chingon.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clark presses Chingon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chingon.
Clark taking a breather.
Chingon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark taking a breather.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chingon backwards.
Clark tries to circle away but Chingon has him pinned against the cage.
Clark is looking to control Chingon's arms but Chingon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clark has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Clark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chingon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chingon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chingon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Chingon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chingon taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Chingon is staying active underneath Clark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Chingon's head.
Chingon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back!
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Clark is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chingon off. It looks like it's working - Chingon slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Clark displaying calm under pressure there.
Clark wants to clinch but Chingon slips to the side
and Chingon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark wants to clinch but Chingon slips to the side

and Chingon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clark won't be happy with that.
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 tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Chingon is punishing Clark with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet but Chingon has full control of the position and if anything, Clark has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chingon tries to keep control of the position but Clark is staying busy.
Clark looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Chingon is working the ground and pound. Can Clark escape?
Chingon lands strikes to the head.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Chingon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clark.

Clark is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Clark holding both Chingon 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chingon misses with a punch to the head.
Clark is trying to stand back up.
Clark is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chingon.
Clark holding both Chingon 's hands and preventing any damage.

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.
What can Clark do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chingon misses with a punch to the head.
Clark trying to get back to his feet but Chingon is in full control for now.
Chingon throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Chingon lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kent Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on El Chingon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Clark tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chingon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Clark!
Kent Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chingon landing strikes from the mount.
Clark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chingon throwing strikes here but Clark is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chingon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clark hang on?
Clark's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chingon misses with a head shot.
Chingon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chingon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chingon won't let Clark get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chingon lands with some strikes.
Clark wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chingon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clark wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Chingon.
Clark is bucking up trying to escape but Chingon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clark is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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.
Chingon lands a big shot there that rocks Clark but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chingon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chingon tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Chingon landing strikes from the mount and Clark is in trouble!
Clark squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chingon working the ground and pound effectively.
Clark is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chingon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chingon controlling from the full mount.
Clark wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chingon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chingon landing punches.
Chingon is landing with some decent strikes but Clark is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Clark really wants to buck Chingon off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Chingon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chingon lands a heavy elbow.
Clark is trying to stand.
Chingon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clark is trying to stand up.
Kent Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chingon lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Chingon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clark tries to buck Chingon off but he can't manage it.
Chingon controlling the position easily from mount.
Clark is trying to stand up.
Chingon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clark's face.
El Chingon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark really wants to buck Chingon off and get back to his feet.
Chingon raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
El Chingon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!