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Event:
VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Clarke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clarke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clarke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stapleden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke throws a leg kick
letting Stapleden counter with a right hand.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Stapleden checks it.
Stapleden throws a shot to the body.
Stapleden tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleden with a hook.
Clarke throws a body kick that misses
and Stapleden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleden moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Stapleden throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
The fighters circling - Clarke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Stapleden shakes it off.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Stapleden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stapleden misses the shot to the body.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Stapleden is out of range.
Clarke misses with a hook
and Stapleden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stapleden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Stapleden throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clarke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stapleden's hands.
Clarke misses the jab.
A low kick from Clarke misses
and Stapleden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Stapleden slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Stapleden. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stapleden tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Clarke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Stapleden scores with a counter punch that sends Clarke to the canvas! Stapleden smells blood - he's punishing Clarke with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Clarke has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Stapleden!
Dillon Stapleden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Neadue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke throws a big shot that misses.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Neadue takes one to the chin there.
Neadue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clarke swivels and escapes.
Neadue avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Clarke is looking to chop away at Neadue's legs.
Nice defenses there by Neadue.
Clarke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Neadue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neadue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neadue misses with a body shot.
Clarke slips a jab from Neadue.
Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke slips a straight right by Neadue.
It looked like Clarke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neadue.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Neadue moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Clarke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neadue lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clarke at a distance.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Neadue slips the punch.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neadue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke wants to slow Neadue down by chopping away at his legs.
Neadue avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Clarke throws a low kick but Neadue moves out of range easily.
Neadue is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neadue.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neadue.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neadue.
Clarke throws a push kick but Neadue slaps the foot to one side.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neadue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Neadue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clarke misses with an uppercut
and Neadue counters with a right hand to the body.
Clarke misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely.
Neadue misses with a takedown attempt - Clarke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.
Clarke throws a hook but Neadue avoids it easily.
Neadue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neadue is able to avoid easily.
Neadue lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Clarke misses #TD2#
and Neadue counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
Neadue lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clarke tries to buck Neadue off but Neadue is having none of it.
Neadue working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Clarke wants to control but Neadue postures up.
Neadue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Neadue tries to advance to mount but can't.
Neadue is putting a hurting on Clarke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clarke sneaks back into half guard.
Neadue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Neadue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke tries to roll over but Neadue keeps him under control.
Neadue slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Neadue seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neadue scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neadue pulls his head out easily.
Neadue trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke trying to control but Neadue postures up.
Clarke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Neadue throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Neadue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silvan Neadue will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Neadue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clarke's head.#TD2#
Neadue throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neadue is in Clarke's guard.
Clarke trying to control the position.
Neadue stands and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Neadue lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Neadue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarke, who protects the arm well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neadue working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Neadue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clarke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neadue wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Neadue is trying to control the action in half guard but Clarke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neadue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Silvan Neadue has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Neadue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Clarke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neadue is looking to advance position but Clarke won't allow it.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clarke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Neadue jumps into side control!
Neadue is working Clarke over with some ground and pound from side control.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Neadue keeps moving and retains side control.
Neadue is chipping away with strikes.
Clarke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clarke is trying to control Neadue's posture but Neadue avoids it.
Neadue wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.
Neadue creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Neadue lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Clarke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neadue cracks Clarke with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Neadue immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Clarke is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Neadue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvan Neadue!
During a confident post fight interview, Silvan Neadue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Trujillo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clarke gets full guard.
Trujillo stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Trujillo advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trujillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarke, who protects the arm well.
Clarke tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Trujillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clarke, who protects the arm well.
Trujillo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clarke's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clarke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trujillo. #SUB#
Trujillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Clarke is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Clarke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clarke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clarke struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trujillo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clarke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Trujillo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Trujillo has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Trujillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trujillo. #SUB#
Trujillo seems to be working for a kimura but Clarke defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trujillo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clarke sees it coming and defends easily.
Clarke is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura here.
Trujillo is looking to advance position but Clarke won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Trujillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Clarke actively working from the bottom here.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.
Clarke trying to control here.
Trujillo trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Clarke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Clarke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trujillo defends it easily.#T4#
Trujillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Trujillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clarke dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Trujillo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Trujillo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Trujillo pushes a forearm under Clarke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Clarke is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phoenix Trujillo!
After the fight, Phoenix Trujillo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ozzy McKane and Jacob Clarke. McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ozzy McKane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clarke is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKane showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McKane (2) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McKane passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (5) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard.
Clarke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane working away.
Clarke being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McKane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clarke wants to improve his position but McKane is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
McKane is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
McKane is taking a breather. Clarke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clarke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (8) vs (0) Clarke
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to hold on but McKane pushes him away.
McKane controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McKane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarke trying to get back to full guard but McKane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (11) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane controlling his opponent.
McKane'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.
McKane looking to secure an arm triangle but Clarke defends it well.
Clarke is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane content just to control the position here.
Clarke wants to control but McKane is having none of it.
Clarke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McKane controlling the pace for now.
Clarke is trying to escape the mount.
Clarke regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clarke gets full guard.
Clarke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McKane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clarke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarke working a defensive guard here.
McKane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is looking for a triangle here but McKane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (14) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as McKane stalls from top position.
Clarke is trying to control McKane's posture but McKane avoids it.
Clarke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (16) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke tries to reverse the position but McKane maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McKane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clarke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKane not doing much here.
McKane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from McKane.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke actively working from the bottom here.
Clarke gets full guard.
McKane tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
McKane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clarke throws his legs up looking for a submission but McKane uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (19) vs (0) Clarke
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McKane working away.
Clarke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McKane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clarke sneaks back into half guard.
McKane trying to control the pace.
Clarke trying to control here.
Clarke actively working from the bottom here.
Clarke wants to get back to full guard but McKane has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (22) vs (0) Clarke
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McKane working away.
Clarke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clarke looks to move to half guard but instead McKane has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (24) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke working to try and regain half guard.
McKane controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McKane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clarke for as long as he can get away with.
Clarke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clarke is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to hold on but McKane postures up.
McKane controlling his opponent.
Clarke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McKane trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
McKane is taking a breather. Clarke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clarke moves into full guard.
Clarke working for a triangle but McKane defends it easily.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Clarke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke keeping full guard, as McKane tries to pass.
Clarke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKane stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
McKane takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
Ozzy McKane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BRFC 50
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clarke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Clarke finds it's target.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Clarke lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Velasquez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Clarke dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Clarke!
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Event:
BRFC 48
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakano's waist but Nakano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Clarke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.#T1#
Nakano gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Clarke counters with a single leg into guard. Nakano didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Nakano is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Clarke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Clarke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Nakano won't allow Clarke to sweep him here. #SUB#
Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakano is aware though and is defending well.
Nakano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakano defends well.#SUB#
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano pushing down on Clarke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakano is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Nakano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarke is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakano tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke regains half guard.#T3#
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakano trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Nakano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarke gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Nakano pushes down on Clarke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakano trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Nakano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clarke is looking to control Nakano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
Clarke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Nakano is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Nakano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano fails with the takedown.
Nakano misses with a body punch
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Clarke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarke lands with a nice body punch.
Clarke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Clarke throws a lazy head kick
and Nakano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Nakano.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarke defends well and Nakano ends up having to push Clarke into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarke defends it nicely.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
#T2#
Nakano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clarke doesn't seem phased though.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
enabling Clarke to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Nakano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clarke sprawls well initially but Nakano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Nakano is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakano trying to move into half guard but instead Clarke has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Nakano has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nakano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nakano looking for a guillotine here but Clarke defends easily.
Minoru Nakano has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nakano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakano keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Nakano has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nakano throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clarke.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clarke rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Clarke checks it.
Minoru Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clarke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minoru Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clarke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Clarke counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarke moves out of range of the body kick.
Clarke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nakano jabs Clarke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakano tries to work over Clarke's front leg with a kick but Clarke checks it.
Nakano misses the body punch
and Clarke counters with a leg kick.
Nakano delivers a nice body kick.
Nakano lands a body shot.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Clarke misses the target.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke moves forwards but Nakano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano wants to slow Clarke down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nakano does it's job there.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Clarke checks it.
Nakano cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke throws a counter high kick but Nakano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacob Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Clarke scores with a push kick.#TD#
Clarke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakano was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Clarke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nakano escapes and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Nakano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clarke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clarke is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nakano wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.
Minoru Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Clarke tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Clarke tries to bench press Nakano off him but Nakano keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Clarke is not content to let Nakano control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano wins by unanimous decision!
Minoru Nakano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BRFC 44
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rameses XV or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarke, which made it look bad.
Clarke is looking to counter punch.
Rameses XV moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off.
It looked like Clarke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Rameses XV.
Rameses XV digs a good hook to Clarke's body.
Rameses XV misses with a hook.
Rameses XV throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rameses XV jabs Clarke right on the nose. Clarke blinks but takes it well.
Clarke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rameses XV.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rameses XV.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rameses XV misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Rameses XV - just one landing. #ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!#T1#
Clarke is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rameses XV flashes Clarke a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Clarke's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Clarke crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rameses XV punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Sun God Rameses XV!
A relieved looking The Sun God Rameses XV thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacob Clarke and Nathan Fisher. Fisher is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Clarke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nathan Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fisher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarke (0) vs (2) Fisher
Fisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fisher has managed to get both his arms back between Clarke's legs - danger averted.
Fisher content to stall in guard here.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fisher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Fisher is very close to passing his half guard.
Fisher tries to pass to full mount but Clarke defends it.
Clarke is defending against the submission attempts here by Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Clarke defends the submission attempt.
Clarke is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Clarke trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke actively working from the bottom here.
Fisher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarke is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Fisher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clarke wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarke trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
Well, if Fisher is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Clarke defends the submission attempt.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Fisher sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Fisher is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Clarke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (0) vs (5) Fisher
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to improve position but can't.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clarke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clarke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Clarke defends the submission attempt.
Fisher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clarke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fisher is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clarke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clarke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher is pushing down on Clarke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clarke is fighting to maintain full guard but Fisher has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Clarke is defending well.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clarke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clarke.
Clarke working a defensive guard here.
Clarke has his foot on Fisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fisher works his way back into a safe position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.
Clarke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisher is stalling in the full guard.
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fisher passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (0) vs (8) Fisher
Clarke is looking for a sweep.
Clarke wants to control but Fisher postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarke gets back to half guard.
Fisher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clarke wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (0) vs (11) Fisher
Fisher is looking to take Clarke's back but instead Clarke gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Fisher prevents Clarke from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
Fisher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Clarke defends the submission attempt.
Fisher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fisher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clarke is just riding it out for now. Fisher eventually gives up the hold.
Clarke is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clarke wants to hit a switch here but Fisher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clarke there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (0) vs (14) Fisher
Fisher with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fisher seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clarke is holding on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Fisher content just to control the position here.
Clarke is trying to escape the mount.
Clarke regains half guard.
Fisher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clarke is just riding it out for now. Fisher eventually gives up the hold.
Fisher controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisher stalling.
Clarke is trying to control Fisher's posture. Fisher takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Clarke! Fisher is rotating here... this could be the end... Clarke is out! Fisher has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nathan Fisher!
A victorious Nathan Fisher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacob Clarke and Mitsu Misawa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jacob Clarke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mitsu Misawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clarke pushes Misawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Misawa decides to pull guard.
Misawa pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Misawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misawa is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Misawa holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misawa looking to control.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Misawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clarke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misawa pulls Clarke in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misawa is keeping the position for now.
Clarke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarke postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke stays in close to Misawa's body and controls the position.
Misawa is pulling down on Clarke's head. It's preventing any offense from Clarke, at least for the moment.
Clarke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Misawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Misawa trying to keep a closed guard but Clarke is proving a slippery customer.
Clarke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Misawa trying to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Misawa managing to control the position.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Misawa is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke stays in close to Misawa's body and controls the position.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misawa is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clarke trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Clarke being controlled here momentarily.
Misawa working a defensive guard but Clarke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (3) vs (0) Misawa
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Misawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clarke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clarke tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clarke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clarke wants to control but Misawa is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Misawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clarke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clarke (3) vs (4) Misawa
Clarke tries to escape but Misawa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clarke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clarke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Misawa's guard. Nice work there by Clarke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarke (5) vs (4) Misawa
Misawa is trying to control the position but Clarke postures up.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Clarke pushes down on Misawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Misawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Misawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Misawa.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Misawa pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
Clarke trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Misawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarke stays in close to Misawa's body and controls the position.
Clarke being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Misawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Misawa managing to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misawa is keeping the position for now.
Misawa trying to keep a closed guard but Clarke is proving a slippery customer.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Misawa controlling Clarke's posture.
Clarke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clarke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Misawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Misawa working a defensive guard here.
Clarke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Misawa has Clarke pulled in close to control his posture.
Misawa keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Misawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarke trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Misawa trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Misawa is keeping the position.
Clarke passes Misawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Misawa wants to control but Clarke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Misawa is just riding it out for now. Clarke eventually gives up the hold.
Clarke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Misawa has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
BRFC 41
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Anos is fending him off so far but Clarke persists. Nope, Dos Anos circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Anos scores with a nice head shot.
Clarke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dos Anos looks to throw a body kick
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dos Anos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clarke tries to break free but Dos Anos pushes him back against the ropes.
Clarke looking for a takedown.
Dos Anos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clarke prevents it.
#TD2#
Dos Anos has Clarke pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dos Anos pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Clarke tumbling to the mat - Dos Anos dives into Clarke's guard.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clarke wants to control from the top but Dos Anos keeps moving. #T1#
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Anos's brow.
Dos Anos keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Clarke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clarke stays in close to Dos Anos's body and controls the position.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Anos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Anos is looking to stand up but Clarke isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Clarke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarke postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke pushing down on Dos Anos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dos Anos is not content to let Clarke control the position.
Dos Anos trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dos Anos is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well.
Dos Anos tries to get to full guard but Clarke has control of the leg.
Clarke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Clarke 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.
Dos Anos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Anos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos Anos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke trying to control the action but Dos Anos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clarke.
Clarke wants to control but Dos Anos is keeping him busy.
Clarke prevents Dos Anos from standing back up.
Dos Anos is trying to control but can't.
Dos Anos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Clarke is nestled in close to Dos Anos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anos keeps working. #SUB#
Clarke seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Anos defends the submission attempt.
Dos Anos tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Anos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Anos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clarke is nestled in close to Dos Anos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clarke trying to control the action but Dos Anos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Anos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Dos Anos's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Clarke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain Dos Anos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Anos sprawls well. Dos Anos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Dos Anos pushes Clarke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clarke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Anos's elbow.
Dos Anos misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Dos Anos.
Clarke stalling in the clinch but Dos Anos improves position.
Dos Anos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clarke after a bit of a struggle.
Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Anos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clarke is trying to maintain a safe position but Dos Anos gets an underhook and turns Clarke into the ropes.
Clarke tries to work over Dos Anos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Dos Anos tries to throw a body punch but Clarke avoids it by throwing Dos Anos back against the ropes.
Dos Anos lands a body punch. #TD2#
Dos Anos is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Clarke can't fight it off and eventually Dos Anos manages to take the fight to the floor. Clarke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dos Anos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dos Anos wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving. #SUB#
Clarke looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dos Anos is defending well. Clarke quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dos Anos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Clarke celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Clarke!
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sean Juan and Jacob Clarke. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juan (4) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke gets back to half guard.
Clarke tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.
Clarke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juan trying to mount his opponent but Clarke defends it.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Clarke is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juan pulls his head out easily.
Clarke trying to control but Juan postures up.
Juan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juan (7) vs (0) Clarke
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juan (9) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke tries to improve his position but Juan has taken his back! Juan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Clarke tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Juan pushes Clarke away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
After the big win, Sean Juan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greg Dellaria and Jacob Clarke. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Greg Dellaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clarke tries to keep at a distance but Dellaria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dellaria has clasped his hands together around Clarke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dellaria (4) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke is looking to reverse the position.
Dellaria controls the position.
Clarke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dellaria (4) vs (2) Clarke
Dellaria controlling the position well.
My spies in The Butcher's Block inform me that Clarke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dellaria is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria is controlling Clarke's trapped leg to prevent Clarke from advancing to side control.
Dellaria is refusing to be controlled, as Clarke sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clarke wants to work for an arm triangle but Dellaria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dellaria controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarke wants to advance to full mount but Dellaria doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Dellaria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dellaria is pulling down on Clarke's head. It's preventing any offense from Clarke, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Dellaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke is looking to advance position but Dellaria won't allow it.
Dellaria is trying to maintain the position but Clarke is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dellaria tries to get to full guard but Clarke has control of the leg.
Dellaria is trying to maintain the position but Clarke is very close to passing his half guard.
Dellaria controlling the position well.
Dellaria wants to get back to full guard.
Dellaria is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria trying to control but Clarke postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke is trying to control the action in half guard but Dellaria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dellaria is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria gets back to full guard.
Dellaria is controlling Clarke's posture.
Dellaria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Dellaria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellaria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke pushes down on Dellaria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is trying to control but can't.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dellaria keeps working.
Dellaria is looking to control Clarke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dellaria avoid being mounted?
Dellaria trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clarke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dellaria (4) vs (5) Clarke
Clarke controlling his opponent.
Dellaria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dellaria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling from mount.
Clarke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarke fails to take his opponent's back.
Dellaria tries to hold on but Clarke postures up.
Clarke prevents Dellaria from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarke fails to advance to Dellaria's back.
Dellaria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarke controlling from the full mount.
Dellaria wants to control but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke trying to control but Dellaria is having none of it.
Dellaria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dellaria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dellaria tries to lock up and control but Clarke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dellaria stops Clarke from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clarke takes Dellaria's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dellaria is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dellaria (4) vs (8) Clarke
Clarke is looking to control Dellaria but Dellaria is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dellaria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clarke's guard. Nice work there by Dellaria.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dellaria (6) vs (8) Clarke
Clarke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dellaria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Dellaria from controlling successfully.
Dellaria controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke has his foot on Dellaria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dellaria works his way back into a safe position though.
Dellaria passes Clarke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clarke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dellaria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dellaria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dellaria (6) vs (12) Clarke
Dellaria really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Clarke's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Dellaria looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clarke.
Clarke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarke working for a choke but Dellaria is defending well.
Dellaria tries to roll but Clarke sticks to his back.
Clarke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clarke tries to get the hooks in deep but Dellaria pushed the leg off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clarke wants to control the position but Dellaria frees himself and scrambles - Clarke manages to regain control in side control.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Dellaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke tries to advance to mount but Dellaria denies him.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dellaria keeps working.
Clarke working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dellaria stops Clarke from passing to mount.
Clarke working away.
Clarke trying to control the action but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dellaria tries to control but Clarke manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dellaria (6) vs (15) Clarke
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarke wins on points by 15 to 6.
In defeat, Greg Dellaria stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aigars Senko and Jacob Clarke. Chooooooooon! I think Senko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hall of Fame by The Script. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aigars Senko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Senko has closed the distance and engaged Clarke in a clinch.
Clarke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Senko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Clarke to the mat. Clarke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Senko (2) vs (0) Clarke
Senko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Senko preventing the sweep.
Senko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Clarke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is trying to keep Senko in close.
Senko is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Senko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Senko wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Senko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Clarke has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Senko is looking to defend but Clarke has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Senko! Clarke pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Senko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacob Clarke!
The defeated Aigars Senko had this to say: 'Thanks to Mario for the title shot. I fell short of God's Glory but I'll be back with a motherfucking vengeance. Once you win and lose a belt, you'll kill to get it back. Thanks to the fans and the guys at UHK, my manager Abe Eaton. I'll be back!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jacob Clarke and Neo DiCaprio. Jacob Clarke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Neo DiCaprio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
DiCaprio moves in looking to clinch but Clarke pushes him off.
Clarke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarke (2) vs (0) DiCaprio
Clarke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiCaprio is just riding it out for now. Clarke eventually gives up the hold.
Clarke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DiCaprio! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (5) vs (0) DiCaprio
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But DiCaprio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from DiCaprio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarke (5) vs (2) DiCaprio
Clarke controls DiCaprio momentarily but DiCaprio frees himself.
Clarke working for a triangle but DiCaprio defends it easily.
Clarke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DiCaprio trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clarke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DiCaprio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiCaprio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiCaprio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DiCaprio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing DiCaprio from controlling successfully.
Clarke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DiCaprio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DiCaprio looking to sit in guard and control but Clarke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clarke (7) vs (2) DiCaprio
Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke stands and throws DiCaprio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (10) vs (2) DiCaprio
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiCaprio keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DiCaprio has escaped the position, nice work there.
DiCaprio is trying to improve his position.
DiCaprio stops Clarke from passing to mount.
Clarke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Clarke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clarke prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio stops Clarke from passing to mount.
DiCaprio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Clarke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarke (12) vs (2) DiCaprio
Clarke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DiCaprio tries to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is controlling an arm, preventing Clarke from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
DiCaprio regains half guard.
Clarke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clarke'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.
DiCaprio wants to control but Clarke passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clarke (15) vs (2) DiCaprio
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio being controlled for a moment.
Clarke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on DiCaprio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clarke taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clarke (17) vs (2) DiCaprio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke content just to control the position here.
Clarke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DiCaprio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clarke avoids the attempt from DiCaprio to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to take DiCaprio's back here but DiCaprio is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
DiCaprio wants to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
Clarke controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is looking to get to half guard.
Clarke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DiCaprio is squirming around, avoiding Clarke's attempts to control the action.
DiCaprio is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling the position easily from mount.
Clarke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clarke working for a submission but DiCaprio is keeping him at bay.
DiCaprio is desperately trying to improve his position but Clarke has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling his opponent.
DiCaprio tries to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
Clarke controlling from mount.
Clarke wants to control the pace but DiCaprio is squirming around nicely.
Clarke is looking to take DiCaprio's back but instead DiCaprio gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Clarke seems content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio won't allow Clarke to pass to mount.
Clarke stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiCaprio is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarke takes the fight on points by 17 to 2. |
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Remington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD2#
Remington lands a head kick that stumbles Clarke and the fighters go to the mat.
Clarke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet. #SUB#
Clarke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Remington controlling him for the moment.
Remington wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.#SUB#
Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Remington defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Remington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remington has managed to get both his arms back between Clarke's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Clarke keeping full guard, as Remington tries to pass.
Clarke can't keep his opponent in guard - Remington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Remington is trying to work for a kimura but Clarke is defending well.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Remington sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Remington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Remington is thwarting Clarke's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clarke moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Remington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clarke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clarke is looking to control Remington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
Remington moves nicely into side control.
Remington is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Remington tries to advance to mount but Clarke denies him. #T3#
Remington trying to control the position but Clarke is working away.
Remington working the strikes but Clarke uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clarke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Remington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clarke struggling a bit here.
Clarke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Remington's best efforts.#SUB2#
Remington wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Remington is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Clarke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Remington stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Remington postures up.
Remington trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
Remington looking to pass the guard.
Remington keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Remington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clarke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remington has managed to get both his arms back between Clarke's legs - danger averted.
Clarke is trying to control the position but Remington postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Remington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Remington throws a sloppy head kick and Clarke moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Remington.#CL#
Clarke drives through and clinches with Remington against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Remington.
Remington has Clarke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clarke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clarke pushes off an throws an elbow but Remington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Remington won't allow it.
Remington stalling.
#TD2#
Remington is trying to trip Clarke. He has hold of a leg but Clarke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Remington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clarke trying to keep a closed guard but Remington is proving a slippery customer.
Remington throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely. #T1#
Clarke working a defensive guard but Remington passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Remington is working for a submission of some sort.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Remington has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remington passes to full mount!
Clarke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Remington has control of Clarke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clarke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clarke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Remington keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke tries to free his leg and advance position but Remington is retaining full guard.
Remington wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke passes Remington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Remington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Remington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Remington is still trying to improve position.
Remington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke looking to sit in guard and control but Remington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Remington is looking to pass into half guard but Clarke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clarke is in guard.#REVR#
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remington is keeping the position for now.
Remington is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Remington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remington looking to control.
#T4#
Remington can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clarke is keen to just control but Remington is a slippery customer.
Remington is looking to improve his position.
Remington trying to control from the bottom.
Clarke prevents Remington from improving his position.#SUB#
Clarke is looking for a kimura but Remington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarke to get the leverage.
Remington is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Clarke wants to work for an arm triangle but Remington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Remington is trying to control but Clarke manages to pass to mount!
Clarke looking to control but Remington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Clarke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Remington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remington replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clarke blocks it well.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Remington gets caught flat footed, as Clarke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Remington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clarke passes into half guard.
Clarke wants to pass to mount but Remington is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is working hard here to advance position.
Clarke is trying to control the action in half guard but Remington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Remington trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Remington keeps working.
Remington is positioning himself well to prevent Clarke advancing to mount. #SUB#
Clarke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Remington defends it well.
Clarke is keen to just control but Remington is a slippery customer.
Remington wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Clarke is looking for a kimura but Remington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarke to get the leverage.
Remington wants to control but Clarke is keeping busy.
Clarke trying to control the action but Remington is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarke in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Remington tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Clarke does it's job there.
Clarke lands with a straight right. Remington didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Remington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Remington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Remington checks it well.
And Remington responds with a good body kick, but Clarke manages to step out the way in time.
Remington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clarke. That one must have hurt.
Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Remington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clarke is looking to slow Remington down with leg kicks.
Clarke tries a low kick but Remington avoids it.
Remington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Remington. #T4#
Remington avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRemington.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Remington is just out of range.
Clarke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRemington.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remington manages to avoid it.
Clarke throws a body punch but Remington moves out of range.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Remington.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Remington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clarke 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Clarke!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masakazu Aoki and Jacob Clarke. Aoki comes into the arena with Sandstorm by Darude blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clarke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aoki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki wants the takedown. Clarke is fighting it off but Aoki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clarke's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Clarke
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke gets full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clarke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clarke is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at The Butcher's Block inform us that Clarke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clarke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aoki has Clarke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Clarke
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarke defends well.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Clarke
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aoki is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Clarke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (6) Clarke
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to reverse the position but Clarke maintains control.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Clarke's attempts to control the action.
Clarke controlling from the full mount.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Clarke keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (4) vs (9) Clarke
Clarke biding his time, controlling Aoki.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki turns into Clarke and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (9) Clarke
Clarke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position.
Clarke trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (11) Clarke
Aoki pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Clarke tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (11) Clarke
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Clarke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clarke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (8) vs (13) Clarke
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling from the top position.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke postures up.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Clarke passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Clarke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is trying to keep Clarke in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking to improve position, pressing down on Aoki's thigh with his hand. Aoki seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Clarke paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Clarke's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Aoki picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masakazu Aoki!
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