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Event:
CACC 241
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuronoa tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Kuronoa has managed to clinch.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuronoa regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Clark
Kuronoa looking to control.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Clark in close.
#T1#
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
My spies in PSE inform me that Clark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kuronoa wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark 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.
Clark passes Kuronoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Clark controlling the action here.
Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clark wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuronoa is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuronoa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (2) Clark
Clark breaks Kuronoa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (4) Clark #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?#T4#
Kuronoa is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Clark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuronoa sees it coming and defends easily.
Clark controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (7) Clark
Clark controls the position from side control.
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.
Clark is trying to move to mount but Kuronoa reverses beautifully and ends up in Clark 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (7) Clark #T6#
Clark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuronoa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kuronoa trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Clark 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.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (9) Clark #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kuronoa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.#SUB#
Clark is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kuronoa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clark is looking to defend but Kuronoa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clark ! Kuronoa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clark taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 32 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pancake with a poor takedown #TD#
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (2) vs (0) Pancake
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Clark postures up.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Clark '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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark content to stall in guard here.
Clark wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pancake working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Pancake is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Pancake is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
Pancake is not content to let Clark control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
Pancake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Clark 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pancake is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Clark 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.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pancake for as long as he can get away with.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Pancake is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark is controlling the pace.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Pancake is not content to let Clark control the position.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pancake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clark . #T5#
Pancake is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Clark wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Clark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Clark wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake gets full guard.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.#T7#
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake looking to control.
#SUB2#
Pancake has his foot on Clark 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Pancake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard. #T8#
Pancake controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.
Clark trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake managing to control the position.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Clark postures up.
Clark 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.
Pancake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark stands and throws Pancake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (5) vs (0) Pancake
Clark wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Pancake is being controlled here.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pancake will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clark tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clark works to advance to full mount. Pancake defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clark (7) vs (0) Pancake
Clark trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Clark is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Clark 's attempts to control the action.
Clark controlling from mount.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
Clark controlling from mount.
Clark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Clark with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Clark controlling his opponent.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clark tries to control but Pancake wriggling away. #T14#
Clark controlling his opponent.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Clark isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Clark 's attempts to control the action.
Clark pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pancake has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clark (10) vs (0) Pancake
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clark continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Corey Clark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (0) vs (5) Gardet
Gardet controls the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Clark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gardet is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Gardet is trying to control. Clark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gardet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (0) vs (8) Gardet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gardet working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clark working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Clark is squirming around, avoiding Gardet's attempts to control the action.
Clark can't escape the position.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Clark controls Gardet momentarily but Gardet frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gardet passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (0) vs (11) Gardet
Clark 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.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Gardet is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Clark tries to improve position but can't.
Gardet has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clark (0) vs (13) Gardet
Clark holds on for dear life, controlling Gardet's posture momentarily.
Clark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Gardet is looking to work his way around to Clark 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Gardet working for a submission but Clark is keeping him at bay.
Clark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Gardet fails to advance to Clark 's back.
Gardet controlling his opponent.
Clark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.
Gardet avoids the attempt from Clark to control.
Clark is looking to improve his position but Gardet isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardet wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Clark prevents Gardet from taking his back.#T5#
Clark tries to lock up and control but Gardet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clark 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.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Clark moves into full guard.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet forces his way into half guard.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark wants to improve his position but Gardet is controlling well.
Clark trying to control but Gardet postures up.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gardet is working away from the top position though.
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gardet postures up.
Clark controlling the position.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
Clark is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is trying to control the position but Gardet postures up.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully. #T8#
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Clark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark pulls Gardet in to control the position.
Gardet stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position.
Clark seems keen to control Gardet's posture.
Clark wants to sweep here but Gardet controlling him for the moment.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Gardet is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardet's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clark (4) vs (13) Gardet
Clark tries to keep control of the position but Gardet is staying busy.#SUB#
Gardet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gardet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clark controlling well, preventing Gardet from escaping the position.
#T10##SUB#
Gardet showing good submission defense here.
Clark trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gardet manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clark 's guard. Nice work there by Gardet.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (4) vs (15) Gardet
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Gardet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Clark looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gardet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark .
Clark looking to control.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. #T13#
Clark wants to control but Gardet passes easily into half guard.
Clark moves into full guard.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Gardet 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.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
Clark working a defensive guard but Gardet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (4) vs (18) Gardet
Clark is trying to improve his position.
Clark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (6) vs (18) Gardet
Gardet is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Gardet trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Clark 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.
Clark is keen to just control but Gardet is a slippery customer.
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gardet wins on points by 18 to 6.
A relieved looking Sacha Gardet 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:
CACC 215
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Chugman in a clinch.
Clark is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Chugman has Clark pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chugman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clark tumbling to the mat - Chugman dives into Clark 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Clark
Chugman trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is pulling down on Chugman's head to control his posture.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman 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.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chugman wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Chugman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (2) Clark
Clark trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chugman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (4) vs (2) Clark
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Chugman trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Clark trying to control the position.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chugman forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is trying for a kimura here. Clark looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chugman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaus Chugman!
After the big win, Klaus Chugman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Krawlee shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Clark clinches.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Krawlee has picked Clark up - he's going for a ride! Krawlee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Clark #SUB#
Krawlee is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krawlee to get the leverage.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Krawlee is working for an americana but Clark has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krawlee was thinking about the submission.
Clark seems keen to control Krawlee's posture.#T2#
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Krawlee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krawlee has Clark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (2) Clark
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee looking to control.
#T4#
Krawlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Krawlee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T5#
Clark advances to half guard.
Krawlee trying to control here.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it.
Clark stalling.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T6#
Clark controlling the pace.
Krawlee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krawlee is keeping the position for now.
Clark slips nicely into half guard.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Krawlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it. #SUB#
Krawlee actively working from the bottom here.
Clark stalling.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away. #T9#
Krawlee tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg.
Krawlee is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Krawlee defends it. #T10#
Krawlee is trying to control but can't.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Krawlee wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Krawlee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage. #T11#
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krawlee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Clark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Krawlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee controlling the position well. #T12#
Clark is taking a breather. Krawlee 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.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Clark prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T13#
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark stalling.
Clark wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Krawlee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark stalling. #T14#
Krawlee is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
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.
Clark is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #SUB2#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Krawlee gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Krawlee takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clark clinches up with Sepulveda and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Sepulveda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Sepulveda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clark uses from the top position.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sepulveda working a defensive guard here.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepulveda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sepulveda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepulveda is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Sepulveda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clark 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (0) vs (2) Sepulveda
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (2) vs (2) Sepulveda
Clark 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. #T2##SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.#T3#
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Sepulveda.#SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle here but Clark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (5) vs (2) Sepulveda
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Clark trying to control the action but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Clark is really struggling to control Sepulveda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sepulveda tries to bench press Clark off him but Clark keeps the position.
Sepulveda holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Clark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Clark trying to control the position but Sepulveda is working away.
Clark controls the position from side control.
Sepulveda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sepulveda being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Sepulveda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Clark tries for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending well.
Clark controls the position.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sepulveda keeps working.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Sepulveda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (5) vs (4) Sepulveda
Sepulveda trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clark is trying to control the position but Sepulveda postures up.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Sepulveda preventing the sweep.
Sepulveda is fighting to break Clark 's control of his arms but Clark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clark 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.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (7) vs (4) Sepulveda
Sepulveda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Sepulveda is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sepulveda avoid being mounted?
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sepulveda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clark prevents Sepulveda from improving his position.
Sepulveda is staying active underneath Clark , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clark wants to pass to mount but Sepulveda is defending the position.
Sepulveda trying to hold on to Clark 's head to control him but Clark postures up.
Clark passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (10) vs (4) Sepulveda#T10#
Clark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sepulveda can't escape the position.
Sepulveda tries to lock up and control but Clark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clark fails to move to back control. #T11#
Sepulveda is working to get back to half guard.
Clark tries to control but Sepulveda wriggling away.
Clark wants to take his opponent's back but Sepulveda doesn't allow it.
Sepulveda working to try and regain half guard.
Sepulveda regains half guard.#T12#
Clark tries to pass to full mount but Sepulveda defends it.
Sepulveda trying to control here.
Clark works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (13) vs (4) Sepulveda
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clark looking to control but Sepulveda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Sepulveda tries to reverse the position but Clark maintains control.
Clark controlling the position easily from mount.
Sepulveda wants to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position but Clark isn't that keen on the idea.
Sepulveda has given up his back. Will we see Clark going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Clark (16) vs (4) Sepulveda
Sepulveda prevents Clark from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Clark is not going to allow Sepulveda to sit and survive in this position.
Sepulveda staying busy and making it hard for Clark to control.
Sepulveda is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clark controlling well, preventing Sepulveda from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark not allowing Sepulveda to control his hands.
Clark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sepulveda doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
After the fight, Corey Clark 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:
CACC 192: Huhrera vs Halli
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Clark pushes Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Clark has Gracie pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clark pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Clark dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (2) vs (0) Gracie
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Clark passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (5) vs (0) Gracie
Clark controlling his opponent.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clark (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Clark off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Clark has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Clark looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clark just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clark has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clark is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie tries to break free.
Clark is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clark controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Clark biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T4#
Further stalling from Clark .
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#SUB#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clark 's arms.
Clark is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Clark is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Clark just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
Clark keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Clark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clark continues to stall.#T6#
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Clark controlling from the back.#T7##SUB#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clark 's arms.
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.
Gracie tries to roll but Clark sticks to his back.
Clark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gracie can't escape the position.
#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clark .
Clark has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie looks winded!
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Clark is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Clark has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Clark controls the position.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clark has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to break free.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T11#
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Clark controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Clark kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Clark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#T12#
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie is trying to break free.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie tries to escape but Clark has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Clark trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to roll into a better position but Clark has get a rear naked choke and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judge pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Clark rushes Judge and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Clark is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Judge can't fight it off and eventually Clark manages to take the fight to the floor. Judge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Clark
Judge is pulling down on Clark 's head to control his posture.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Cope's Gym inform me that Clark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clark wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Clark
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark managing to control the position.
Judge postures up.
#T2#
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Judge trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark 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.
Clark is controlling Judge's posture.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Judge advances to half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now. #T3#
Clark wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Clark is not content to let Judge control the position.
Clark trying to control but Judge postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (2) Clark
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Judge passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clark ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (2) Clark
Clark is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Clark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge.
Clark tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Judge has control of Clark 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T5#
Clark wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
Judge controlling from mount.
Judge tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.
Clark stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
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.
Clark regains half guard.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark .
Clark is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Clark wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Judge trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Judge is really struggling to control Clark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Judge wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Judge 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.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (7) vs (4) Clark #SUB2#
Clark 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.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Judge 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#
Judge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clark passes Judge's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Clark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clark .
Clark is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage. #T10#
Judge is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (11) vs (4) Clark
I would not like to be Clark right now.
#SUB#
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Clark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Clark for a finish.
Judge controls the action.#SUB#
Judge is looking for the choke from the back position but Clark is controlling his hands well. #T11#
Clark looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
#SUB#
Clark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Judge. #SUB#
Judge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Judge controlling well, preventing Clark from escaping the position.
Clark trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Judge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clark is defending well though. Judge let's go of the attempt for now.
Clark is really stuck here.
Clark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clark moves into full guard.
#T12#
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark looking to control.
Clark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Judge trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Clark is trying to keep Judge in close.
Clark wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Clark is still trying to improve position.
Clark looking to control.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (4) Clark
Clark tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.#T14##SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark is not content to let Judge control the position.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyashita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Clark clinches up with Miyashita and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Clark gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (2) vs (0) Miyashita#SUB#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clark 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.
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.
Miyashita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clark (2) vs (4) Miyashita
Clark 's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Miyashita's hands.
Well, with Miyashita on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Clark is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Clark trying to control the hands but Miyashita won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Miyashita patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clark wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyashita gets his hands free.
Clark wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Miyashita is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clark has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Clark trying to control the hands but Miyashita won't let him.
Miyashita biding his time, controlling Clark . #SUB2#
Miyashita looking for the choke from the back.
Clark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Miyashita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark is looking to control Miyashita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Clark tries to roll over but Miyashita keeps him under control.
Miyashita is looking to advance position but Clark won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clark tries to roll over but Miyashita keeps him under control.
Clark is pressing down on Miyashita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark looking to control.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyashita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miyashita prevents Clark from improving his position.#SUB2#
Miyashita is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
Miyashita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark wants to improve his position but Miyashita is controlling well.
Miyashita trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom. #T4#
Clark wants to improve his position but Miyashita is controlling well.
Miyashita trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to improve his position but Miyashita is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyashita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyashita is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Miyashita trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom. #T6#
Clark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clark moves into full guard.
Clark keeping full guard, as Miyashita tries to pass.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Miyashita is proving a slippery customer.
Miyashita preventing the sweep.
Miyashita passes Clark 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Miyashita seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Miyashita is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
#SUB2#
Miyashita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clark defends it well.
Clark is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miyashita jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (2) vs (7) Miyashita
Clark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miyashita trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Clark wants to control but Miyashita is keeping busy.
Miyashita uses his free foot to push down on Clark 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clark . Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (2) vs (10) Miyashita#T8##SUB2#
Miyashita has control of Clark 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clark is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Clark working to try and regain half guard.
Miyashita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9##SUB2#
Miyashita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Clark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clark tries to control the position but Miyashita now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clark (2) vs (13) Miyashita#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for the choke but no joy.
Miyashita struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyashita doesn't have the hooks in and Clark manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (4) vs (13) Miyashita
Clark postures up.
#SUB#
Clark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyashita is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyashita has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (4) vs (15) Miyashita#T10#
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clark holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyashita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clark 's guard.
Clark moves into full guard.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyashita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (6) vs (15) Miyashita#SUB#
Clark has gone for a leg lock! Miyashita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clark 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (6) vs (17) Miyashita
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clark (8) vs (17) Miyashita#T12#
Miyashita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyashita is keeping the position for now.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyashita's guard.
Miyashita is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Clark seems to be looking for submissions.
Miyashita is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyashita avoid being mounted?
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Miyashita defends it. #T13#
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard but Clark has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (11) vs (17) Miyashita
Miyashita tries to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Miyashita 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.#SUB#
Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Miyashita is defending well.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14##SUB#
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Miyashita is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Clark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyashita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Clark wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyashita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyashita wins on points by 17 to 11. |
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Event:
PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Mayer lands with a shot to the body.
Clark throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Mayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mayer has managed to clinch.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.
Mayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mayer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayer pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Mayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Mayer's ribs.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Mayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mayer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayer.
Mayer slips a straight right by Clark .
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer. #T2#
Clark throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.#CL2#
Mayer rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clark scores with the left hand. Mayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Mayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
A left lands for Clark .
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target. #T3#
A big left from Mayer misses.
Clark feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Mayer.
Mayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
#TD2#
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mayer won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Clark controlling the position.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Clark keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Clark pulls Mayer in to control the position. #T4#
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Corey Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
Clark throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayer takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Clark throws a jab when Mayer was well out of range.
Mayer moves away from the strike by Clark .
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
so Mayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Mayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark 's guard. Nice move by Mayer!#REVB##T1#
Mayer wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is pulling down on Mayer's head to control his posture.
Clark keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Clark is pulling down on Mayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Mayer, at least for the moment.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clark 's guard.
Clark tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Clark is looking to improve his position but Mayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is pressing down on Mayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayer has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Mayer's temple. #T4#
Clark working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Mayer actively working from the bottom here.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.
Mayer has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark working over Mayer with some ground and pound. Mayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mayer has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayer taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Clark lands with a hook. Mayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Clark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Clark in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clark is putting a hurting on Mayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mayer dodges the ground and pound from Clark .
Clark working the strikes but Mayer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark .
Mayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around?
Clark throws a strike but Mayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mayer drops back looking for a leg! Clark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clark manages to kick Mayer off! Mayer jumps back into Clark 's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mayer working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Clark is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark throws a strike but Mayer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Mayer 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clark holds on and takes a little breather.
Mayer won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clark is in close to Mayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark is in close to Mayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.#T4#
Clark landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clark stacks Mayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clark !
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark lands a nice forearm strike.
Mayer taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
A less than humble Corey Clark misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
PANDA 76
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Clark misses with a hook.
Miller avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Clark lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Clark is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Clark finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
A cross from Clark lands.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark .#T1#
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Clark .#TD#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Miller looking for subs off his back but Clark has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?#T2#
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Clark won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
#SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.
Clark stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Miller is rocked!
Clark stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clark loads up on a big left hand. Miller felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Clark looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Miller can't hide his disappointment, as Clark celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Clark !
In his post fight interview, Corey Clark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ken Miller spoke after the fight, saying '129iq'. |
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Event:
PANDA 66
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazimierz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Kazimierz feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark controls Kazimierz momentarily but Kazimierz frees himself.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clark looks to land a strike but Kazimierz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Kazimierz blocks nicely.
Kazimierz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Kazimierz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark 's guard. Nice move by Kazimierz!#REVB#
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazimierz looking to pass the guard.
Clark has Kazimierz pulled in close to control his posture.
Clark continues to stall.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kazimierz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazimierz preventing the sweep. #T2#
Clark trying to control the position.
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is pulling down on Kazimierz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kazimierz, at least for the moment.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazimierz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clark has his hands on Kazimierz's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Kazimierz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazimierz darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Kazimierz into the cage.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.#TD2#
Kazimierz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clark !#T3#
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
Kazimierz working the ground and pound from side control.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazimierz takes a little break here. Clark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Clark tries to bench press Kazimierz off him but Kazimierz keeps the position.
Clark is trying to control Kazimierz's posture but Kazimierz avoids it.
Kazimierz is chipping away with strikes.
Kazimierz landing a few strikes. #T4#
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazimierz scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Clark digs a good hook to Kazimierz's body.
Kazimierz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark attempts a counter takedown but Kazimierz avoids it well and moves away.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark 's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.#TD#
Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Clark cracks Kazimierz with a big elbow.
Clark working the head with strikes.
Kazimierz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazimierz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kazimierz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Clark is nestled in close to Kazimierz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Kazimierz's head.
Kazimierz missing with punches from the bottom.
Kazimierz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kazimierz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Kazimierz's head. #T2#
Kazimierz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark .
Clark working Kazimierz over with strikes.
Clark is nestled in close to Kazimierz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kazimierz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazimierz wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazimierz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazimierz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark being controlled here momentarily.
Clark working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazimierz controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark cracks Kazimierz with a solid left hand.
Kazimierz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark is in close to Kazimierz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazimierz is pulling down on Clark 's head to control his posture.
Kazimierz has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazimierz scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazimierz has wrist control.
Kazimierz controlling the position.
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! Clark 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Kazimierz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Kazimierz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark , which made it look bad.
Kazimierz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazimierz has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Kazimierz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Kazimierz persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Clark gets a clinch.
Kazimierz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corey Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazimierz goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Clark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kazimierz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazimierz was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Kazimierz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Kazimierz shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clark lands with a hook. Kazimierz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazimierz.
Clark tries to improve position but can't.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Clark is working away. #T3#
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Clark is trying to improve his position.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here as Kazimierz stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Little scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Little has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Clark checks a low kick from Little.
Good standup being displayed there by Clark as he connects with a hook.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Little misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Little on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Little uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Clark throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little misses with an uppercut.
Clark avoids the head kick by Little.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark tests Little's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark blocks a head kick by Little.
#T1#
Little misses with a looping left.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Little misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Little lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
Little takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Little's guard.
Little avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Little looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
#T2#
Little is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Little 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is working Little over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Little is rocked!
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Little's head.
Little is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Clark loads up on a big left hand. Little felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Clark looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Little can't hide his disappointment, as Clark celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Clark !
In his post fight interview, Corey Clark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazimierz, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazimierz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Kazimierz controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clark stalling.
Clark seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kazimierz regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Kazimierz blocks nicely.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazimierz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kazimierz wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Kazimierz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark passes easily into half guard.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark winds up and cracks Kazimierz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Kazimierz has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.
Clark misses with a head shot. Kazimierz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kazimierz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazimierz is pulling down on Clark 's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark , at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazimierz 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.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazimierz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kazimierz postures up in Clark 's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Kazimierz preventing the sweep.
Kazimierz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark managing to control the position.
Kazimierz stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Clark is trying to control the position but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kazimierz throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazimierz is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Clark jabs at Kazimierz's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazimierz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Clark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazimierz tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark working Kazimierz over with strikes.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz gets full guard.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Kazimierz.#SUB2#
Kazimierz has his foot on Clark 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Clark distracts Kazimierz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazimierz's head.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Kazimierz looking to control.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazimierz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazimierz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Kazimierz's legs - danger averted.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark lands a couple of elbows.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazimierz trying to control the position.
Kazimierz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kazimierz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazimierz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Clark is not content to let Kazimierz control the position.
Clark pushes Kazimierz off looking to stand but Kazimierz dives back in and keeps control.
Kazimierz prevents Clark from improving his position.
Clark trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clark is just riding it out for now. Kazimierz eventually gives up the hold.
Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Clark is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark trying to control but Kazimierz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Kazimierz gets the takedown into side control.
Kazimierz working away.
Clark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kazimierz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Clark has one of Kazimierz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark tries to buck Kazimierz off but Kazimierz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Clark is trying to control Kazimierz's posture but Kazimierz avoids it.
Clark tries to buck Kazimierz off but Kazimierz is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Clark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazimierz's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kazimierz! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Clark has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PANDA 32
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark jabs Thu right on the nose. Thu blinks but takes it well.
Clark misses with a hook.
Clark moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThu.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thu scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Thu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark checks the leg kick.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Thu.
Thu unleashes a big counter combination but Clark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thu moves away from the strike by Clark . #T1#
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Thu throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Thu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thu!
Clark scoring with punches and elbows.
Thu taking a bit of punishment here - Clark scoring with strikes.
Clark scoring with punches from side control.
Thu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Clark crashes against the mat.
Clark working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thu taking a bit of punishment here - Clark scoring with strikes. #T2#
Thu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clark working the head with strikes.
Clark throws an elbow but Thu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clark landing strikes.
Clark scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Clark crashes against the mat.
Clark scoring with punches and elbows.
Thu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clark cracks Thu with a big right hand but Thu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Clark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Clark working the head with strikes.
Clark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clark .
Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Thu dodges the ground and pound from Clark .
Thu defending against the ground and pound.
Clark lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thu is avoiding damage well.
Thu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing that Clark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Clark landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Clark in side control lands a decent elbow.
Clark working the ground and pound.
Clark 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.
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Thu defends.
Thu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark grinds an elbow into Thu's temple.
Clark landing a few strikes.
Clark is working Thu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Clark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clark .
Clark is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Clark 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thu manages to avoid it.
Clark throws a body punch but Thu moves out of range.
A left lands for Thu.
Nice defenses there by Thu.
Thu throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark tests Thu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark avoids the body shot from Thu.
Clark digs a good body shot into Thu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Clark misses.
Thu tries a quick counter leg kick but Clark is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thu.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thu tries a quick counter leg kick but Clark is wise to it.#T1#
Thu tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Thu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thu moves away from the strike by Clark .
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark . Thu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Thu counters with a nice body shot.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Thu counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Thu.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Thu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark .
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thu is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Thu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clark .
Clark cracks Thu with an open hand slap.
Thu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thu throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thu.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Thu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Thu ducks down to avoid it.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Thu counters with a stiff right hand.
Corey Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Thu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Thu throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark . Thu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thu.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Thu counters with a straight right hand.
Clark lands with a straight right. Thu didn't see that one coming.
Maung Maung Thu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thu in his tracks.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Thu.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Thu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Thu scores with a hook.
Thu throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Thu takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Thu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark . Thu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clark 's head.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thu can do to turn this around?
Clark missing with a left hand there. Thu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target. #TD#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thu was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark distracts Thu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thu connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
Thu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thu throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Thu throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark tries to counter with a takedown but Thu is quick to defend against it.
Thu lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thu lands a nice hook to Clark 's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thu moves away.
Thu throws a big counter head kick but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Clark throws a body punch but Thu moves out of range.
Thu misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clark is in close to Thu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark is working Thu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Thu's brow.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Thu has wrist control.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Thu blocks nicely.
Thu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Thu has wrist control.
Clark cracks Thu with a solid left hand.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thu's head.#T3#
Thu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Thu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Maung Maung Thu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thu looking to control.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Thu has wrist control.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thu's head.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Thu has wrist control.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark cracks Thu with a solid left hand.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark ! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark .
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Clark tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Metharom has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Clark lands a takedown into guard.
Clark prevents Metharom from getting back to his feet.
Metharom being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metharom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
#T3#
Metharom tries to bench press Clark off him but Clark keeps the position.
Metharom is working hard here to advance position.
Metharom manages to get back to half guard.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Metharom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metharom keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metharom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Metharom tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Metharom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark shoots in but Metharom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clark misses with a straight left. #T1#
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Clark throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metharom pinned against the cage. Metharom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Clark tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Metharom pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark has Metharom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metharom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Clark .
Metharom presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Clark misses with a straight right.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Metharom throws a head kick that Clark semi-blocks.
#ROC#Clark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Metharom avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metharom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metharom wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Clark takes one on the button.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Clark .
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Clark 's ribs.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Metharom clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark .
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metharom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metharom prevents it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Clark .
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Clark .
#T3#
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Clark looking for a takedown.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom lands a left hand.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metharom after a bit of a struggle.
Metharom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metharom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
#BC#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Clark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark wants to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
After winning the bout, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PANDA 12
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree digs a good body shot into Clark 's ribs.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
Clark swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clark closes the distance but Fortythree moves to the side
and Fortythree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fortythree throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark misses with a body punch
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range. #T1#
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Clark is rocked!
Clark with a poor takedown
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clark throws a one two combo.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clark misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Fortythree counters with a nice right hand that sends Clark toppling to the canvas! Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortythree finish him?!
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fortythree counters with a huge right that knocks Clark out cold! Fortythree is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
PANDA 5
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Rollins.#TD2#
Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Rollins.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rollins's waist but Rollins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rollins's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SU2#
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Clark gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Clark decides to stand up. #TD2#
Clark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Clark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Clark trying to pass the guard but Rollins defending well.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Clark controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Clark stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him. #TD2#
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clark in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Clark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clark is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now.
Clark is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rollins to stand up.
Clark throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rollins sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Rollins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark controlling from the top position. #T1#
Clark is continuing to stall.
Clark won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rollins, up you get!
Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rollins! #T2#
Clark taking a breather here.
The adventures of Clark the control monster continue. Boring.
Rollins is not content to let Clark control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Clark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clark prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rollins throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rollins won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Clark decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Clark feints and as Rollins raises his hands in defense, Clark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Clark stands up from Rollins's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Clark staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Clark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rollins!
Clark is trying to ground and pound but Rollins uses the momentary lack of control by Clark to regain half guard. #SU2#
Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rollins to stand up. #TD2#
Rollins tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Clark stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rollins was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rollins throws a good cross that connects.
Rollins throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark moves out of range as Rollins strikes.#TD2#
Clark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab.
Clark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Rollins gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Clark postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it. #SU2#
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rollins is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Clark .
More stalling from Clark .#SU2#
Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A head kick misses from Rollins. #TD2#
Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rollins's half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Clark is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Clark 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. #SU2#
Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rollins enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rollins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '. |
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Event:
PANDA 2
Date: Jul 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tomori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark , pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tomori.
Tomori wants to break free but Clark has control.
Tomori misses with some punches.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark 's elbow.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Clark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tomori regains guard.
#SU#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
Tomori pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Tomori is pressed up against the cage. Clark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomori down to the mat. Tomori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tomori clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tomori just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark 's brow.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark jumps guard but Tomori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark 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.
Tomori slows down the pace here.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Tomori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomori tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2##CL2#
Tomori drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomori after a bit of a struggle.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Clark has picked Tomori up - he's going for a ride! Clark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomori looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark prevents Tomori from standing back up.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Clark seems content to control.
Tomori is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomori wants to get back to his feet.
Clark prevents Tomori from improving his position.
Clark seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomori can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Tomori defending well.
Clark controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark prevents Tomori from standing back up.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Tomori drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Tomori lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark .
Tomori working aggressively here.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tomori tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Tomori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Tomori looks to move away, Clark throws a big counter combo but Tomori just gets out of the way.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tomori to the mat! Tomori manages to get full guard.
Clark is looking to stand up but Tomori won't let him. #SU#
Tomori is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tomori tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Clark throws a big counter combination but Tomori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tomori to the ground. Clark is now in Tomori's guard.
Tomori wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to stand but Tomori is controlling from the bottom.
Clark is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tomori wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Tomori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tomori wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark won't allow Tomori to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clark fails with the takedown.
Tomori tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark is looking for a counter combo.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomori.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomori slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tomori tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Tomori lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomori wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Tomori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Tomori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
Tomori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tomori breaks from the clinch.
Tomori wants to clinch.
Tomori tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tomori enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tomori manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tomori is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark tries to stand but Tomori is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Tomori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark prevents Tomori from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Tomori is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tomori takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clark tries to clinch but Tomori is having none of it. #CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomori lands a body punch.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomori pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark 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.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomori.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomori tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tomori takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clark tries for a takedown but Tomori manages to get underhooks.
Tomori wants to break free but Clark has control.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tomori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Tomori has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark jumps guard but Tomori stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomori lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Clark pulls Tomori into guard.
Tomori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Tomori from controlling successfully.
Clark pulls Tomori in to control the position.
Tomori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark controlling Tomori's posture.
Tomori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark pulls Tomori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tomori postures up in Clark 's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomori manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomori looking to control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark stays in close to Tomori's body and controls the position.
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Tomori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark prevents Tomori from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Tomori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tomori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Tomori! |
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Event:
PL MMA 18 Gaston vs Moore
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Clark darts in and clinches Time up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Clark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Time gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Time swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Clark tries to clinch but Time moves out of range.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Time.
An inside leg kick lands from Time.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Time sprawls well. Time wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Time digs a good body shot into Clark 's ribs.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Time circles away.
Time scores with a decent looking hook.
Time works Clark 's body with a nice hook.
Clark avoids the head kick by Time.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time circles away from the clinch attempt.
Time feints a counter leg kick.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark feinted with a counter takedown.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.#T3#
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Time fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Time.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Time counters with a nice leg kick.
Time misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Time misses. #T4#
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Time misses.
Time throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Time misses.
Time keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Time connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Time swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Clark scores with a takedown into Time's guard.#ES2#
Time pushes Clark off and scrambles back to his feet.
Time throws a shot to the body.
My Time seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Time changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Time swings widly with a right hand
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Time has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Time wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
Clark wants to control from the top but Time keeps moving. #ES2#
Time uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from Time finds it's way through Clark 's defenses.
Time thows a leg kick but Clark checks it #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Time won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Clark stalls from top position.
Time tries to escape but Clark is in control. #T2#
Clark lands a few punches from side control.#SU#
Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Time misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Clark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Time scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Time tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Time let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Time misses the shot to the body.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Time lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Time waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark .
Clark attempts a counter takedown but Time avoids it well and moves away.
Time throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Time misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Time is predictable there #TD#
so Clark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet. Time looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Time looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Time misses with a left hand #TD#
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Time manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark moves out of range as Time strikes.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Time.
Time throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Time misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clark shoots and misses
and Time counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Time manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Time controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Time swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Clark counters with a single leg into guard. Time didn't expect that. #ES2#
Time has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Time's waist but Time gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Time shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Time lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark 's head.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Time as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Time displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!#T1#
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark feinted with a counter takedown.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Time. Time obviously looking to wear him down.
Clark moves out of range as Time strikes.
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Time misses with a head kick.
Time takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses.
Time swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Clark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Time has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clark is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark can't get the takedown.
#T2##BC2#
Time breaks from the clinch.
Time misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark .
Time misses with a body shot.
Clark tries to counter with a takedown but Time is quick to defend against it.
Time slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark tries to counter by clinching up but Time breaks away and moves out of range.
Time missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Time connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark 's hands.#TD#
Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Clark stands and throws Time's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Clark decides to stand up, so the ref orders Time to his feet.
Clark tries for a takedown but Time circles away easily
and Time counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time throws a leg kick #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Time is trying to stand.
Clark is trying to control. Time wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##ES2#
Time has one foot on Clark 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Time throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Time throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
My Time is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Time does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Time for as long as he can get away with.
Time is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well. #ES2#
Time kicks Clark off and gets back to his feet.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
My Time comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Time winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... My Time!
In his post fight interview, My Time started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Robson Kanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robson Kanu scores with a jab.
Robson Kanu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Clark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet. Robson Kanu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Robson Kanu looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Robson Kanu throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robson Kanu's guard.
Robson Kanu striking off his back but it's not causing Clark any problems. #SU#
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robson Kanu to the mat! Robson Kanu manages to get full guard.
Clark 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. #SU#
Clark stands and steps away. Robson Kanu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Robson Kanu throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown. Robson Kanu fights it but they end up in guard.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
Clark gets to his feet. Robson Kanu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hal Robson Kanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson Kanu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark throws a big counter combination but Robson Kanu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clark avoids the body shot from Robson Kanu.
Clark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robson Kanu throws an overhand right that lands on Clark 's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Clark tries to counter with a takedown but Robson Kanu is quick to defend against it.
Robson Kanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark .
Clark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Robson Kanu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clark controlling from the top position. #T2#
Clark passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3##SU#
Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hal Robson Kanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson Kanu fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson Kanu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Clark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clark passes Robson Kanu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clark controlling the action here.
Clark tries to pass to full mount but Robson Kanu defends it. #T4#
Clark prevents Robson Kanu from improving his position.
Robson Kanu is in trouble now - Clark has advanced to mount!
Clark controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Clark avoids the body shot from Robson Kanu.
Clark tries to counter with a takedown but Robson Kanu is quick to defend against it.
Robson Kanu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson Kanu lands a jab-cross combination.
Robson Kanu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Clark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Robson Kanu pushes Clark off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson Kanu misses with a combination
#TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robson Kanu won't be happy with that.
Clark taking a breather here. #SU#
Clark stands up and beckons Robson Kanu to his feet.
Clark staying out of range there.
And Clark counters with a quick kick to the body but Robson Kanu blocks it.
Robson Kanu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark . #SU#
Clark stands and steps away. Robson Kanu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Robson Kanu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robson Kanu is breathing heavily.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clark frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clark controlling his opponent. #T2#
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robson Kanu for as long as he can get away with.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Robson Kanu is looking to improve his position but Clark isn't that keen on the idea.
Clark content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Clark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robson Kanu sprawls well initially but Clark persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A slow jab from Robson Kanu misses its intended target.
Robson Kanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson Kanu misses with a wild combination.
Robson Kanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson Kanu misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark .
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Clark advances to half guard.
Clark is taking a breather. Robson Kanu 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.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clark .#SU#
Clark stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Robson Kanu to get to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robson Kanu misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson Kanu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a three punch combo that has Robson Kanu backing up. Robson Kanu nods at Clark to acknowledge the strikes.
Hal Robson Kanu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson Kanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Clark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robson Kanu sprawls well initially but Clark persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Robson Kanu throws a sloppy body shot
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark . #SU#
Clark decides to stand up, so the ref orders Robson Kanu to his feet. #TD#
Clark gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Clark is taking a breather. Robson Kanu 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.#SU#
Clark stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Robson Kanu to get to his feet.
Robson Kanu misses with a combination
#TD#
and Clark counters with a single leg into guard. Robson Kanu didn't expect that. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robson Kanu throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark .
Robson Kanu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clark dives into side control.
#REVB#
Clark controlling the position. #T4#
Robson Kanu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robson Kanu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Clark stands up. #TD#
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robson Kanu did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hal Robson Kanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Clark stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
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Event:
PL MMA 9 Karlson IV vs Iduna
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Clark drives through with a takedown into Gay G's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gay G is pulling down on Clark 's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gay G seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark distracts Gay G with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gay G is pulling down on Clark 's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark , at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gay G closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark .
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gay G controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Gay G wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gay G is controlling Clark 's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gay G is looking to clinch.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Gay G sprawls well. He's pushed Clark 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gay G throws a counter combo.
Clark goes for a double leg but Gay G avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gay G continues to drive forward.
Gay G misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gay G counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gay G.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Gay G prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gay G throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Clark has hold of one of Gay G's legs. Gay G is fighting the takedown attempt but Clark gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gay G controlling Clark 's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gay G pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gay G creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark prevents Gay G from breaking the clinch.
Gay G creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Gay G manages to break the clinch.
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark is looking to counter the offense by Gay G and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gay G throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gay G defends it nicely.
Gay G fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corey Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gay G lands a head kick. Clark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gay G lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gay G tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Gay G wants to clinch.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Gay G is just out of range.
Donk. Gay G catches Clark right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay G.
Gay G scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gay G throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark .
Gay G misses the body punch #TD#
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gay G's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clark is putting a hurting on Gay G here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Clark working the ground and pound but Gay G is defending the strikes.
Gay G manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clark 's best efforts.
Clark throwing shots but Gay G is blocking nicely.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gay G is looking to improve his position.
Clark 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.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gay G wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark throwing shots but Gay G is blocking nicely.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Gay G is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gay G defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gay G is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gay G throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark .
As Gay G tries to get set, Clark tries to push him back and clinch up but Gay G manages to avoid the attempt.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Gay G tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Gay G to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Gay G counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gay G.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Gay G pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gay G rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gay G after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gay G fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gay G counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gay G feints the counter takedown.
Clark jabs at Gay G's body.#CL2#
Gay G has managed to clinch.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Gay G has him pressed against the cage.
Gay G utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Clark manages to pull guard.
Clark is pulling down on Gay G's head. It's preventing any offense from Gay G, at least for the moment.#T2#
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Clark is trying to keep Gay G in close.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.
Clark controlling the position.#T3#
Gay G wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Gay G looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gay G tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gay G.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark . Gay G does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Gay G tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
J Gay G seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Gay G.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clark tries for a takedown but Gay G circles away easily#TD2#
and Gay G counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
Gay G throws a big right hand that misses.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Gay G comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gay G has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
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Event:
IFCXS2: Vinyard v Lomachenko
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Chugman misses with a straight right.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman'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.
Chugman is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark keeping hold of Chugman's head, controlling as best he can. #T1##SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Clark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman works his way into full mount!
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Chugman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clark is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clark and Chugman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well. #SUB#
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clark is trying to control Chugman's posture but Chugman avoids it. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well. #SUB#
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clark , who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman tries to move to full mount but Clark actually manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Clark looks for a takedown but Chugman sprawls well.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Chugman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chugman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Clark avoids the body shot from Chugman.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chugman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark misses the jab.#T2#
Chugman misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark misses with a straight right.
A big right from Clark misses.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Chugman clinches. #TD#
Chugman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chugman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clark is in close to Chugman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass. #SUB#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Chugman's brow.
Clark advances position into side control!
Clark wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark working the ground and pound from side control.
Chugman is not content to let Clark control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Chugman moves away from the strike by Clark .
Clark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Clark 's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chugman slips a straight right by Clark .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chugman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chugman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Clark cracks Chugman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Chugman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Clark 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
A jab from Chugman misses.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Chugman fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark sizes up Chugman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Chugman gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Chugman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
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Event:
IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Clark 's head back.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Davis with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Davis moves away from the strike by Clark .
Davis tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Clark jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Davis misses
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis moves away from the strike by Clark .
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark 's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis avoids the body shot from Clark .
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis lands a jab to Clark 's midsection.
Clark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.#T2#
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clark throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis thuds a left hand into Clark 's body.
Davis moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Nice defenses there by Clark .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark ! But no joy.
Davis tests Clark 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clark catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davis throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark misses the jab.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Davis sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clark missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Clark 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clark scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Davis moves away from the strike by Clark .
Davis leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clark moves away from the strike by Davis.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Clark 's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Davis.
Davis jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis moves away from the strike by Clark .
Davis moves out of range as Clark strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Clark misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Davis.
Davis throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.
Jonathan Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis connects with the punch.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Clark .
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark moves away from the strike by Davis. #T1#
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Davis lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark 's hand.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Davis there.
Clark avoids the body shot from Davis.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis slips under a jab from Clark .
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
Davis digs a good hook to Clark 's body.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Davis throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Davis tests Clark 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Good shot there by Davis.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis punishes Clark 's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis misses the jab.
A jab from Clark misses.
Some wild striking there from Clark .
Nice cross by Davis.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Clark 's head back.
Clark blocks a jab.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
Davis misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Clark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clark avoids the body shot from Davis.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clark momentarily.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Clark takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Davis swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Davis misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Davis slips under a jab.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark .#T1#
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Clark looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Clark just gets out of the way.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark digs a good hook to Davis's body.
#T2#
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Clark . Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Davis lands.
No joy there for Clark , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Davis throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis thuds a left hand into Clark 's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Davis looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Clark throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Clark .
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corey Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Davis!
An out of breath Jonathan Davis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GPG: 49
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark cracks Huang with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Huang closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huang wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Huang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Huang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clark tries to bench press Huang off him but Huang keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Clark stops Huang from passing to mount. #SUB#
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clark taking a bit of punishment here - Huang scoring with strikes.
Clark stops Huang from passing to mount.
Clark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Huang is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Clark has his hands clasped together around Huang's back. He's all about the action.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark wants to control but Huang is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang trying to advance position but Clark counters by regaining guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Huang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Huang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huang was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huang looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet. #SUB#
Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang pulls Clark in close to prevent any damage.
Clark is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Clark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is working Huang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Clark works over Huang with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Huang is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Huang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Clark won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huang's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Huang ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark ! But no joy.
Huang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Huang ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark throws the left hand but Huang avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Huang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Huang wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark looking to sit in guard and control but Huang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .#T2#
Huang wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Huang tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Huang tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
#TD#
Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark is pulling down on Huang's head. It's preventing any offense from Huang, at least for the moment.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T4#
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Corey Clark just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Huang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##TD#
Huang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Clark is controlling Huang's trapped leg to prevent Huang from advancing to side control.
Clark moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huang is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Huang working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Huang 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.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark distracts Huang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Huang is rocked!
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Huang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark works over Huang with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clark cracks Huang with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Huang blocks a jab.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Huang takes one to the side of the head.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Corey Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark .
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang takes one to the side of the head.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Huang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huang avoids the body shot from Clark .
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark .
#KD2#
Clark lands a left and a right that sends Huang crashing to the canvas! Clark dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clark keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass. #T2#
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Huang wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Clark stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
Huang has Clark pulled in close to control his posture.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huang's head.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Huang's brow.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clark trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corey Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Clark leaves Huang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corey Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark throws out a counter right but Huang avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark is the new featherweight champion!
Kevin Huang was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger! '.
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Event:
GPG: 46
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Clark .
Some wild striking there from Clark .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark .
Alvarez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ricardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark cracks Alvarez with an open hand slap.
Alvarez drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
Alvarez staying out of range there.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Clark cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Clark looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Clark slips a straight right by Alvarez.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Clark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Clark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark working Alvarez over with strikes.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clark is aware though and is defending well.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.#SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Clark defends it easily.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clark holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clark 's guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Clark is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Clark seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Alvarez's brow.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark lands a couple of elbows.
Clark trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clark 's guard. #REVR##T4#
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard. #REVB#
Alvarez trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clark lands a jab.
Alvarez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Clark throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Clark sends Alvarez down but not out. Clark dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Alvarez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Clark turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Clark !
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Event:
EFA 78 Power vs Rothbard
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Perkins 's head back.
#TD#
Clark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Perkins 's guard now, I'm sure.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clark postures up in Perkins 's guard and throws a big left but Perkins blocks it.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Perkins is keeping the position.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Perkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark throws a strike but Perkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Perkins wants to get up but he can't break Clark 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
I've been told that Perkins has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Perkins wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perkins postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Perkins ducks down to avoid it.
Perkins throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Perkins defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkins ! But no joy.
Perkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark .
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark slips under a jab.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Perkins misses.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Clark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Perkins , looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Perkins against the cage but Perkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Kai Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perkins leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Perkins as Clark shoots in.
Clark shoots and misses
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Perkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkins .
Perkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Perkins misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Clark misses its target.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Corey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkins .
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark lands with a straight right. Perkins didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Perkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clark cracks Perkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark connects with the punch.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Perkins 's guard.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark won't allow Perkins to get back to his feet.
Perkins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark passes into half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkins defending well though.
Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkins defending well though.
Clark 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.
Clark stops Perkins from getting back to his feet.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkins defending well though.
Perkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark . #T2#
Perkins is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark thows a huge punch but Perkins dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark winds up and cracks Perkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Perkins kicks off Clark and gets to his feet. #TD#
Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clark manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perkins 's head.
Clark thows a huge punch but Perkins dodges it nicely.
Clark stops Perkins from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Clark is trying to control. Perkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perkins has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Perkins is trying to stand.
Clark is keen to just control but Perkins is a slippery customer.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Perkins 's hands, connecting with Perkins 's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perkins throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Perkins slips the punch.#TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Perkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
Clark postures up in Perkins 's guard and throws a big left but Perkins blocks it.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark .
Perkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark looking to sit in guard and control but Perkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Perkins stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .#SU2#
Perkins gets to his feet. Clark looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Clark tries to clinch
and Perkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkins misses with an uppercut.
Clark tests Perkins 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Perkins 's shoulder, as Perkins tries to avoid the shot.
Perkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perkins 's guard.#ES2#
Perkins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clark is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark has Perkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark trying to stall but Perkins improves his position.
Perkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Perkins wants to stall.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Clark stalling in the clinch but Perkins improves position.
Perkins is working Clark over against the cage.
Perkins scores with a shot to the side of Clark 's head.
Perkins lands a body punch.
Perkins stalling in the clinch but Clark improves position.
Clark wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Perkins . #T3#
Clark goes for a takedown attempt but Perkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Perkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perkins scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Perkins .
A shot to the body from Perkins misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkins connects with a body shot.
Perkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkins tries to work over Clark 's front leg with a kick but Clark checks it.
Perkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clark misses with a right hand
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Perkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perkins 's guard.
Perkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
Clark wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Perkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark 's guard. Nice move by Perkins !#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Perkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Perkins !
Kai Perkins got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
EFA 71 Samuals vs Greene
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Gin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gin's half guard.
Clark stops Gin from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Gin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Gin tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Clark .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gin misses the jab.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Gin.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Gin.
A short left from Gin.
Gin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark 's elbow.
Gin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gin struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gin lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Gin.
Gin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gin prevents the takedown attempt.
Gin lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gin.
Gin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gin. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gin lands a right hand.
Gin tries to work over Clark 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Clark 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gin digs a right hand underneath Clark 's ribcage. Clark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gin lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gin.
Gin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gin is working Clark over against the cage.
Gin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Gin.
#BC2#
Gin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jargon Gin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gin lands a jab to Clark 's midsection.
Nice body kick there by Gin.
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
Clark needs to keep his hands up - Gin had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Gin cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!
Gin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Clark out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jargon Gin!
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Event:
EFA 63 Turner vs Grieg
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
As Johnson looks to move away, Clark throws a big counter combo but Johnson just gets out of the way.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clark lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.#TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark stalling.
Clark working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Clark is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
Clark 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.
Clark works his way into full mount!
Clark cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#
That has opened up Demitrious Johnson's cut even more.
Clark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Demitrious Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demitrious Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Clark !
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Event:
EFA 53 Lancaster vs Pendragon
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Clark . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clark .
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Perkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Perkins seems unphased.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Perkins counters with a leg kick.
Perkins works the jab nicely.
Perkins moves away from the strike by Clark .
Perkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkins throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark works Perkins 's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.#T1#
Perkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clark is able to avoid easily.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Clark scores with a takedown into Perkins 's guard.
Perkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Perkins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Clark is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Perkins is pressed up against the cage. Clark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perkins down to the mat. Perkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Clark dives in and scores a takedown into Perkins 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Clark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Clark is working Perkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark stops Perkins from standing up.
Perkins has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Perkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark .
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perkins wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark tries for a takedown but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clark sizes up Perkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark .
A good leg kick by Perkins . #TD#
Clark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Perkins regains half guard, as Clark was trying to land strikes.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Clark is stalling here. Perkins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Perkins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark holds on to Perkins 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corey Clark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clark looks to land a right hand but Perkins moved out of range.#TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clark prevents Perkins from escaping the position.
Clark taking a break here but Perkins is having none of it and regains half guard.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins is looking to get back to is feet but Clark passes into side control.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Perkins is pushing Clark 's head away, looking to escape. Clark manages to hold on to the position though.
Clark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Perkins is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Clark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Perkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Clark drags him back down.
Clark working the ground and pound.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clark is putting a hurting on Perkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Clark .#T2#
Perkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clark .
Perkins parries the strikes from Clark easily there. Clark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Perkins to escape.
Clark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Clark wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Perkins wants to get back to his feet but Clark drags him back down.#ES2#
Perkins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkins 's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Clark .#T3#
Perkins misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Perkins moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kai Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
Perkins lands with a right hand.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkins can do to turn this around?
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perkins 's head backwards.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkins sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clark s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Perkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clark misses with an uppercut
letting Perkins counter with a right hand.
Perkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Perkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Clark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clark postures up in Perkins 's guard and throws a big left but Perkins blocks it.
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 Corey Clark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Clark blocks the low kick.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkins .
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkins counters with a low kick, right behind Clark 's knee.
Nice takedown defense from Perkins . No joy for Clark on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkins defends it nicely.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark .
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Perkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark needs to keep his hands up - Perkins had a free shot at his head there.
Perkins thumps Clark with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Perkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Perkins 's shoulder, as Perkins tries to avoid the shot.
Perkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark .
Clark cracks Perkins with a good jab.#T2#
Perkins lands a jab to Clark 's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark sizes up Perkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Clark misses.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Perkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perkins moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Perkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Perkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perkins scores with a nice strike.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark backing away here, and Perkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Perkins has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Perkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Perkins .
A short uppercut from Perkins .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clark as Perkins tries to tie him up.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Clark .
Perkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Perkins throws a head punch that misses.
Perkins gets underhooks to prevent Clark 's takedown attempt.
Perkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkins lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkins . #T4#
Perkins misses with a body punch.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark .
Clark misses with a hook to the body
and Perkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark jabs Perkins right on the nose. Perkins blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Perkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark moves out of range as Perkins strikes.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
enabling Perkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkins ! But no joy.
Kai Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkins .
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Perkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corey Clark !
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Event:
WCI 11 Mumu - Clark
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mumu's half guard.
Clark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clark trying to mount his opponent but Mumu defends it.
Mumu has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mumu is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him
Clark prevents Mumu from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clark working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Mumu is defending well.
Mumu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mumu trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Mumu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mumu is trying to control but can't.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Mumu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mumu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Mumu's temple. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mumu trying to hold on to Clark 's head to control him but Clark postures up.
Mumu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark .
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mumu defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mumu enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mumu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mumu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Clark stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mumu throws up his legs and catches Clark in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Clark tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mumu! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Biernat jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Biernat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Biernat counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Biernat and sends Clark crashing to the mat! Biernat follows him down to the mat - Clark regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat tries to stand and escape but Clark actually recovers to full guard.
Biernat is looking to stand up but Clark won't let him.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but instead Clark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Biernat wants to get back to his feet but Clark passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Clark has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Biernat is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Biernat wants to stand back up but Clark manages to pass into side control.
Biernat tries to escape but Clark is in control. #T2#
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.
Biernat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clark happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biernat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Biernat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biernat takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Biernat as Clark shoots in.
Biernat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Biernat scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Biernat tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a hook but Biernat blocks it.
Biernat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Biernat tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark moves out of range as Biernat throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Biernat catches Clark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters circling a little - Biernat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Clark misses. #KD#
Clark drops Biernat with a right and a left! Clark comes rushing in but Biernat regains his composure and manages to keep Clark in guard.
#ROC#
Biernat is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Biernat is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?#T4#
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Biernat's brow.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biernat seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark is standing up over Biernat. Biernat looks to escape but Clark dives into side control.
Clark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Biernat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biernat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clark asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corey Clark will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Clark moves out of range as Biernat throws a body kick.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Biernat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Biernat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clark misses with a hook.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clark stuns Biernat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biernat is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clark stops Biernat from getting back to his feet.
Biernat taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard. #T1#
Biernat has hold of Clark 's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark controlling the action here.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark working over Biernat with some ground and pound. Biernat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clark in particular looking to stall.
Biernat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Clark manages to mount him!
Clark won't let Biernat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clark has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Biernat's face.
#T2#
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Clark content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biernat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clark won't let Biernat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clark lands a couple of good shots and Biernat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Clark just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clark 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.
Biernat covers up after that shot from Clark .
Biernat is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Clark is working the ground and pound. Can Biernat escape?
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is riding his opponent, not letting Biernat buck him off.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?#T4#
Biernat is trying to stand back up.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat trying to get back to his feet but Clark is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Biernat walks into a straight right hand from Clark .
A punch lands to the side of Biernat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Biernat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Clark . #TD#
Clark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Biernat!
Biernat is pushing Clark 's head away, looking to escape. Clark manages to hold on to the position though.
Clark working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Clark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biernat pushes Clark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clark working the ground and pound from side control.
Clark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark cracks Biernat with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biernat is trying to escape the position but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biernat to see if he's OK.
Biernat pushes Clark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Biernat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Biernat wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Biernat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
Biernat throws a big shot that misses.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biernat on the side of the head.
Biernat moves out of range of the strikes.
Biernat ducks right into an uppercut from Clark . #TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Biernat is on queer street and Clark is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Ramos Jnr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos Jnr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramos Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark 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.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos Jnr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramos Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark .
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Ramos Jnr does no damage.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos Jnr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos Jnr looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Clark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ramos Jnr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clark is in Ramos Jnr 's guard.#SUB2#
Ramos Jnr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ramos Jnr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ramos Jnr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is trying to stand back up but Ramos Jnr is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark controlling the position well.
Ramos Jnr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark 's head.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos Jnr .
Clark is positioning himself well to prevent Ramos Jnr advancing to mount.
Ramos Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Clark is controlling Ramos Jnr 's trapped leg to prevent Ramos Jnr from advancing to side control.
Ramos Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark is looking to control Ramos Jnr 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Ramos Jnr prevents Clark from improving his position.
Ramos Jnr trying to control the pace.
Ramos Jnr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark wants to control but Ramos Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos Jnr prevents Clark from improving his position.#T3#
Clark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Ramos Jnr .
Ramos Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos Jnr looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Ramos Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Ramos Jnr 's guard.
Ramos Jnr controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramos Jnr working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
#T4#
Ramos Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos Jnr gets back to full guard.
Clark is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ramos Jnr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clark has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikel Ramos Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Clark 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ramos Jnr misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos Jnr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Clark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos Jnr .
No joy there for Clark , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos Jnr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos Jnr misses with a hook
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Clark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramos Jnr trying to get back to full guard but Clark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark avoids the attempt from Ramos Jnr to control.
Ramos Jnr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramos Jnr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clark 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ramos Jnr looking to control.
Ramos Jnr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ramos Jnr working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
Well, if Clark 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.
Ramos Jnr has a hand on Clark 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clark takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ramos Jnr is trying to escape the mount.
Clark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramos Jnr working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Clark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos Jnr can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Clark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Clark is landing with some decent strikes but Ramos Jnr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Clark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Ramos Jnr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramos Jnr ?
Ramos Jnr gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ramos Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Ramos Jnr is defending well.
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Ramos Jnr is pressing down on Clark 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Clark 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos Jnr 's shoulder, as Ramos Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Mikel Ramos Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramos Jnr misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Clark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ramos Jnr 's head.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramos Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos Jnr . Those never looked like landing.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos Jnr .
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos Jnr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos Jnr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramos Jnr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Clark .#ROC#
Ramos Jnr is rocked!
Ramos Jnr seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Clark shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ramos Jnr is backing up but Clark catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ramos Jnr covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Clark Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
EFA 16 Clark vs Skywalker
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark . Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Clark avoids it easily.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Clark lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark blocks a head kick by Skywalker.
#KD#
Clark drops his shoulder and cracks Skywalker with a huge uppercut! Skywalker goes down! Can Clark finish him?
#ROC#
Skywalker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skywalker is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Skywalker is trying to keep Clark in close.
#T1#
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clark is working Skywalker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Clark scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skywalker to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark lands a strong strike to the head of Skywalker. That's dazed him! Clark looking to finish here. Skywalker is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Clark lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Brandau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body
and Brandau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandau tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandau fails with the takedown
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Brandau.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Clark .
Clark lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Brandau has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Clark smells blood and charges in for the finish! Clark unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Brandau sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
EFA 2 Robbins vs Wood
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Otcho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Otcho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Otcho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Clark pushes Otcho up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otcho has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otcho Otcho.
Otcho misses with some punches.
#BC#
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Otcho shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Otcho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Clark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Otcho.#T1#
Otcho with a jab.#CL2#
Otcho moves into range and clinches up with Clark .
Clark stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Clark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clark controlling the pace.
Otcho is trying to stand.
Otcho wants to control but Clark is keeping busy.
#T2#
Clark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clark not doing much here.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Clark is taking a breather. Otcho 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot by Clark .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otcho.#CL2#
Otcho darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.#BC#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Otcho cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otcho tries to clinch up.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Otcho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark takes one to the chin there.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Otcho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otcho won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Otcho's face as Clark controls the position.
Otcho is looking to regain half guard here but Clark keeps moving and retains side control.
Clark slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clark scores with a jab.#TD#
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Otcho to the ground. Clark is now in Otcho's guard.
Otcho wants to get back to his feet but Clark passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Otcho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Otcho for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Clark instigates a clinch. #BC#
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otcho tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Otcho wants to clinch.
Otcho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Otcho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otcho throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Otcho tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otcho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark throws a big counter combination but Otcho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Otcho tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otcho throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Otcho tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Clark leaves Otcho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Otcho misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otcho Otcho.#CL#
Otcho gets tackled into the cage by Clark . Clark maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Otcho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Clark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otcho can do to turn this around?#T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clark slips a jab from Otcho.
Otcho closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otcho quickly recovers to half guard.
Clark looks to land a strike but Otcho avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from Clark .#T3#
Otcho wants to hit a switch here but Clark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Otcho there!
Clark scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clark content just to control the position here. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Clark gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clark stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Clark is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Otcho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and pushes Otcho back into the cage.#TD#
Clark has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Otcho is trying to keep an underhook but Clark manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Clark seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clark .#T2#
Otcho wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clark stops Otcho from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark wants a takedown.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otcho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Otcho. #CL#
Clark clinches. #TD#
Clark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Otcho regains guard immediately.
Otcho 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.
Otcho being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Otcho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark had his way with Otcho Otcho in that round.
That's time! Clark 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Otcho shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otcho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otcho.
Otcho digs a good hook to Clark 's body.
Otcho Otcho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otcho misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Otcho misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otcho!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otcho is looking to reverse the position.
Clark remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Clark continues to hold on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Clark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otcho misses with a head kick.
Otcho throws a sloppy head kick
and Otcho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otcho to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark throws a right and a left that Otcho avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Otcho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Otcho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Otcho. Beautiful body shot.
Otcho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Otcho misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otcho takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Otcho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Otcho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Otcho 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.
Clark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Otcho Otcho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 3254 p4p, 332 weight class) and Corey Clark (ranked 7432 p4p, 516 weight class). Corey Clark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
McBeth is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but McBeth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McBeth is looking to take this one to the mat.
McBeth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulski McBeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBeth gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McBeth (2) vs (0) Clark
McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
McBeth slows the pace down in half guard.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
Clark has his hands clasped together around McBeth's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control.
McBeth is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Clark tries to roll over but McBeth keeps him under control.
McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McBeth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clark tries to roll over but McBeth keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
McBeth slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
McBeth is taking a breather. Clark 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.
Clark won't allow McBeth to pass to mount.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McBeth wants to advance to full mount but Clark doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark looking to control.
McBeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position.
McBeth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McBeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
McBeth is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is pushing down on Clark 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clark is fighting to maintain full guard but McBeth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBeth in particular looking to stall.
McBeth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBeth.
McBeth controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is looking for a sweep. McBeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is trying to control but can't.
McBeth controlling the pace.
McBeth is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
McBeth content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to pass the guard but Clark is defending well.
McBeth content to control rather than advance.
Clark is trying to control but can't.
Clark won't allow McBeth to pass to mount.
McBeth is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBeth to get the leverage.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McBeth trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Clark controlling the position for now.
McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark .
McBeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
McBeth stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark has McBeth pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth stays in close to Clark 's body and controls the position.
Clark has his hands on McBeth's head, controlling the position.
Clark trying to control the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
McBeth pushing down on Clark 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position.
McBeth content to control rather than advance.
McBeth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McBeth controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 7386 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Danis (ranked 6797 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Corey Clark ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dillon Danis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark has picked Danis up - he's going for a ride! Clark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clark (2) vs (0) Danis
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Danis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danis is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Danis avoid being mounted?
Clark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danis is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Danis is defending well.
Danis is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark content to control rather than advance.
Clark is looking to advance position but Danis won't allow it.
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.
Danis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danis trying to control but Clark postures up.
Clark is taking a breather. Danis 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.
Danis trying to control but Clark postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Danis wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Danis for as long as he can get away with.
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
Danis wants to control but Clark is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clark is controlling the pace.
Clark continues to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danis won't allow Clark to pass to mount.
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Danis wants to sweep but Clark has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clark (5) vs (0) Danis
Clark happy to just control the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Clark .
Clark 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Danis is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danis is trying to control Clark 's posture but Clark avoids it.
Clark slows the pace down.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danis is looking for a sweep.
Clark staying calm.
Danis can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danis tries to bench press Clark off him but Clark keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clark happy to just control the position for now.
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Danis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Danis is looking for a sweep.
Clark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Clark .
Danis is trying to control Clark 's posture but Clark avoids it.
Clark controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danis can't do much from the bottom here.
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danis is looking to regain half guard here but Clark keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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