PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Crumpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crumpet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by That ain't classy - Classified. Harry Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clark
vs
Crumpet

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Crumpet!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Crumpet swings away with a body shot that misses

and Clark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clark.
Crumpet tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.

Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crumpet takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crumpet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Crumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Crumpet with that takedown attempt.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crumpet swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Crumpet blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to clinch but Crumpet moves out of range.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Crumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crumpet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Crumpet swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Crumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crumpet has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Crumpet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harry Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Crumpet.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Crumpet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clark's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crumpet passes Clark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Crumpet.
Crumpet lands strikes from half guard.
Crumpet trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to control but Crumpet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crumpet on the ground.
Crumpet is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Crumpet seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crumpet keeps the fight on the outside.
Crumpet misses with a jab to the body
and Clark makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crumpet really felt that one!
Harry Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crumpet swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark throws a wild body kick that Crumpet sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Crumpet on that attempt.
Crumpet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails with the takedown

and Crumpet counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
Clark is breathing heavily.
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 is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crumpet is controlling him.
Crumpet wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.

Crumpet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crumpet cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
Crumpet forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Crumpet seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
Crumpet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Crumpet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clark avoids the body shot from Crumpet.
Clark avoids the body shot from Crumpet.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.

Clark moves into range and clinches up with Crumpet.

Crumpet jumps guard and drags Clark to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clark throws a strike but Crumpet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crumpet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Crumpet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crumpet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crumpet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.

Crumpet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crumpet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Crumpet is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
Crumpet tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Crumpet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Crumpet seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crumpet scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet drops an elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Crumpet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Crumpet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.

Crumpet is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Clark is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Crumpet!
Tom Crumpet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This win is huge for me, mate. I thought about quitting if I lost this fight to pursue my education in economics but winning here tonight was the sugar to my tea. Thank you all & stay classy! '.