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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Sproston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
4 - 17 - 0 |
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179 cm
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154 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Sproston!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Sproston. Sproston maintains the clinch.
Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sproston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sproston wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sproston regains guard immediately.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
Sproston is wriggling around but Clark manages to pass to half guard.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sproston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Clark seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because John Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Sproston thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Sproston moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Sproston is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sproston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sproston has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Clark prevents Sproston from breaking the clinch.
Clark is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sproston can't fight it off and eventually Clark manages to take the fight to the floor. Sproston looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
Sproston trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clark advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sproston defends it well.
Clark not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Clark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sproston connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Sproston.
Sproston slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sproston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clark is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sproston can't fight it off and eventually Clark manages to take the fight to the floor. Sproston looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark scores with a takedown into Sproston's guard.
Sproston wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Clark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sproston throws a head kick that half lands.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark has managed to clinch.
Sproston is trying to push Clark away but Clark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sproston successfully pulls guard.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sproston for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because John Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sproston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark looks to land a strike but Sproston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sproston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sproston stuffs the takedown.
Sproston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sproston was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sproston being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Sproston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sproston.
Sproston throws a head kick that misses.
Clark blocks a head kick by Sproston.
Vinnie Sproston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sproston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Sproston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sproston moves into the clinch.
Sproston tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Sproston is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks.
Sproston is trying to break free.
Sproston fails to pull guard.
Sproston successfully pulls guard.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sproston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clark, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sproston is controlling him.
John Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark controlling the position.
Clark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sproston wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Sproston tries a head kick but it misses.
Sproston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sproston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sproston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Sproston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sproston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Sproston shows good takedown defense.
Clark tries for a takedown but Sproston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sproston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sproston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sproston drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Sproston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Sproston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Sproston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Sproston tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark blocks a head kick by Sproston.
Sproston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sproston throws a one two combo.
Sproston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sproston misses with a head kick.
Sproston scores with a hook.
Sproston darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Sproston has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Sproston wants to break free but Clark has control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sproston is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks.
Clark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sproston regains guard.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Sproston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Donald Grub scores the fight for John Clark!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Clark!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for John Clark!
John Clark wins by unanimous decision!
John Clark took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'well im gonna retire on a win'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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