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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with Rent a Wreck blaring out of the sound system. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ishikawa on the side of the head.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishikawa momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ishikawa!
Clark avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Ishikawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ishikawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ishikawa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ishikawa!
Ishikawa is trying to escape the mount.
Ishikawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa regains half guard.
Ishikawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Clark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Clark.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark has Ishikawa pressed against the cage.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Clark.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Ishikawa wants a takedown.
Ishikawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Sloppy strikes from Ishikawa. Those never looked like landing.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Ishikawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishikawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Ishikawa's head.
Ishikawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ishikawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Ishikawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ishikawa on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ishikawa throwing strikes but missing.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikawa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Ishikawa 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.
Ishikawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Clark.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark misses with a hook. Ishikawa ducked under it nicely.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ishikawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishikawa at a distance.
Ishikawa swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a hook but Ishikawa avoids it easily.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Ishikawa is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishikawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
Ishikawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishikawa is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ishikawa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clark controls his leg.
Ishikawa is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Clark controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishikawa should have avoided that one.
Ishikawa throws a low kick but Clark moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ishikawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishikawa fails with the takedown.
Ishikawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishikawa swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Ishikawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark tests Ishikawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishikawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Akira Ishikawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishikawa ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
Ishikawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Ishikawa misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikawa. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Ishikawa.
Clark slips under a jab from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Ishikawa moved out of range nicely.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ishikawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishikawa gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Ishikawa's takedown attempt.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ishikawa is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishikawa has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Ishikawa.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishikawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle.
Ishikawa misses with a knee to the head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ishikawa has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ishikawa has picked Clark up - he's going for a ride! Ishikawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ishikawa is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ishikawa is working away from the top position though.
Clark is pressing down on Ishikawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark managing to control the position.
Ishikawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Clark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Ishikawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark lands with an overhand left.
Ishikawa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clark is out of range and Ishikawa settles back down.
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Jack Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishikawa blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Ishikawa's head and hops out.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Ishikawa avoids the body shot from Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Ishikawa throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark swings for the body but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Ishikawa tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Clark!
Jack Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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