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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: eye of the tiger. Clarke is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew James!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James forces Clarke back against the cage and clinches.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clarke.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clarke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from James.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
James gets control of Clarke's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarke is aware though and is defending well.
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James 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.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clarke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarke pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matthew James wasn't active enough on the ground.
James closes the distance and pushes Clarke back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pulls guard.
Clarke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Clarke has wrist control.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James stands and steps away. Clarke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clarke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarke wants it to stay on the feet.
Leon Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew James.
Clarke is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Clarke tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James gets control of Clarke's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clarke wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clarke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clarke tries to get out of the position.
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Clarke to stand up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clarke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to drag Clarke to the mat but Clarke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Clarke.
Clarke is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James avoiding damage.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - James has eaten all the pies!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clarke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clarke wants to clinch.
Clarke wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew James dominated that round.
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.
Clarke gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Clarke stops a takedown attempt from James.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James manages to pull guard.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Clarke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James manages to break the clinch.
James fails to land the takedown.
Leon Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a front kick.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James lands a head kick. Clarke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James dives in and grabs Clarke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clarke pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Clarke rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Clarke on the inside.
James manages to break the clinch.
Clarke tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
A short right from Clarke.
Clarke is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clarke down to the mat. Clarke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke throws a right and a left that both miss.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarke circles away.
Clarke is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Leon Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clarke.
Clarke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Clarke takes a kick to the side of the head.
James throws a right and a left that Clarke avoids nicely.
James shoots for a takedown but Clarke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Clarke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a head kick. Clarke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clarke looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Leon Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leon Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matthew James has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James drops back looking for a leg! Clarke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarke manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Clarke's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Matthew James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clarke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Clarke sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarke misses with a double jab.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James has managed to clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clarke prevents it.
Leon Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew James.
James tries to pull guard but Clarke won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James successfully pulls guard.
Clarke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clarke!
Clarke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clarke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Leon Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from James.
James controlling from mount.
James looking to ground and pound but Clarke is blocking nicely.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
James throwing strikes here but Clarke is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
James stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James forces Clarke back against the cage and clinches.
Clarke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarke throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James manages to break the clinch.
Clarke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Clarke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clarke fails with an attempt to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Clarke.
Clarke stuffs the takedown.
James forces Clarke back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James prevents Clarke from breaking the clinch.
James manages to break the clinch.
James moves into range and clinches up with Clarke.
Clarke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in and drives through. Clarke sprawls well.
Clarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown but Clarke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarke as he avoids it easily.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.
Matthew James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew James!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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