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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Swearengen (ranked 3681 p4p, 391 weight class) and Boyd Clark (ranked 23333 p4p, 669 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Swearengen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swearengen.
Swearengen digs a good body shot into Clark's ribs.
Boyd Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearengen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Swearengen misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Clark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clark.
Swearengen avoids a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Swearengen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Swearengen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Clark.
It looks like Al Swearengen has been cut.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Swearengen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swearengen keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Swearengen looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swearengen looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Swearengen has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swearengen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark passes Swearengen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Swearengen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swearengen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swearengen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Clark is keen to just control but Swearengen is a slippery customer.
Swearengen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swearengen with the active half guard here but Clark passes nicely into side control.
Swearengen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Clark wants to control but Swearengen is keeping him busy.
Swearengen tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg.
Clark is looking to advance position but Swearengen won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swearengen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swearengen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Al Swearengen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Swearengen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Swearengen throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Swearengen.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swearengen.
Swearengen misses the shot to the body.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swearengen circles away.
Swearengen with a hook.
Swearengen misses with a straight left.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Swearengen moves out of range easily.
Swearengen throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Al Swearengen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clark tries to land a front kick but Swearengen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark looks to land a combination but Swearengen avoids it well.
Swearengen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clark bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boyd Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark throws a head kick but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swearengen is one step ahead there.
Boyd Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Swearengen from controlling successfully.
Swearengen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swearengen is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swearengen has passed into side control.
Clark prevents Swearengen from improving position.
Swearengen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to regain half guard here but Swearengen keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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Swearengen takes a little break here. Clark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Swearengen swings around for an armbar but Clark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Swearengen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Swearengen has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark trying to control but Swearengen is working from the bottom.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swearengen keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyd Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Al Swearengen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Swearengen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Swearengen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Swearengen scoring with punches from side control.
Clark stops Swearengen from passing to mount.
Clark holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is not content to let Swearengen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swearengen working away.
Swearengen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swearengen in the domination position with Clark hanging on.
Clark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swearengen off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen turns into Clark and is now in his guard.
Swearengen looking to pass the guard.
Clark is trying to keep Swearengen in close.
Swearengen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swearengen throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Swearengen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen is looking to pass into half guard but Clark pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clark is in guard.
Swearengen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swearengen is looking for a triangle here but Clark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Swearengen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swearengen is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Swearengen looking for submissions off his back.
Swearengen trying to control but Clark postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swearengen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Al Swearengen.
Well Swearengen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Al Swearengen!
Al Swearengen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This pussy asked for this fight...Like they say be careful what u ask for. On to the next!!'.
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