PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bertram Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honda Cbr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honda Cbr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Clark
vs
Cbr

193 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertram Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Honda Cbr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Cbr shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cbr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cbr tries to clinch up.
As Cbr tries to get set, Clark tries to push him back and clinch up but Cbr manages to avoid the attempt.
Cbr wants to clinch.
Clark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cbr shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Cbr forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Cbr gets underhooks to prevent Clark's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cbr is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bertram Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Cbr.
Cbr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle.

Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cbr stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
Cbr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cbr.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.
Cbr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cbr trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cbr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Cbr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Cbr persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Cbr.
Clark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cbr fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
Cbr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Cbr persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Cbr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark tries to counter by clinching up but Cbr breaks away and moves out of range.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cbr avoids it really well and circles away.
Cbr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a head kick that Cbr semi-blocks.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Cbr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Clark backs off Cbr throws a huge counter combo but Clark manages to avoid it all.
Cbr shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Clark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cbr dives in for a single leg takedown but Clark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark leaves Cbr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cbr looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cbr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honda Cbr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Cbr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Cbr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bertram Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cbr misses with a series of wild punches.
Cbr tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cbr can do to turn this around?
Cbr tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Cbr misses.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cbr rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cbr pulls guard effortlessly.
Cbr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to sweep here but Cbr controlling him for the moment.
Clark striking off his back but it's not causing Cbr any problems.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Cbr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cbr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cbr trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cbr has a takedown stuffed.
Clark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cbr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cbr is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Cbr. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Cbr unleashes a big counter combination but Clark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cbr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertram Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cbr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cbr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cbr wants a takedown but no success here.
Clark jumps guard but Cbr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cbr wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cbr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cbr stalling in the clinch but Clark improves position.

Cbr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cbr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cbr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cbr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
Cbr tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cbr to keep the fight standing.
Cbr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cbr blocking some punches.
Cbr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clark is trying to drag Cbr to the mat but Cbr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Honda Cbr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cbr shoots and misses

and Clark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cbr jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark distracts Cbr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark postures up in Cbr's guard and throws a big left but Cbr blocks it.

Cbr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Cbr's guard and throws a big left but Cbr blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cbr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cbr moves out of range of the body kick.
Cbr slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Clark clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.

Cbr breaks from the clinch.
Cbr lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Cbr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cbr gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cbr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cbr.
Bertram Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honda Cbr.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bertram Clark is winning the standup battle so far.

Clark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cbr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 working the body and head with strikes.
Clark tries to score with some ground and pound. Cbr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cbr can't do much from the bottom here.
Cbr tries to improve position but can't.
Cbr throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Cbr keeping his opponent close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Clark lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Clark is trying to get an arm triangle but Cbr is defending well.

Clark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
I wouldn't like to be where Cbr is right now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bertram 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Clark!