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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 4
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Clark misses
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark looks to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Stoichkov lands.
Clark tries to move into range but Stoichkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoichkov throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Stoichkov drops Clark with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Clark! Stoichkov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 3
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Joe Clark throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andy Clark with a poor takedown
and Joe Clark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Joe Clark rushes Andy Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Joe Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Joe Clark.
Joe Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Andy Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Andy Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joe Clark.
Joe Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe Clark stalling.
#T1#
Joe Clark lands with a left to the head.
Joe Clark avoiding damage.
Joe Clark with a knee to the head.
Andy Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.
Joe Clark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joe Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andy Clark up against the cage.
Joe Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andy Clark's face.
Joe Clark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Joe Clark on the inside. #T2#
Joe Clark with a knee to the head.
Joe Clark lands a right hand.
Joe Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Andy Clark is blocking nicely.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe Clark landing knees to the head.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joe Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Andy Clark trying to control the position but instead, Joe Clark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andy Clark into the cage.
Joe Clark lands with a right to the head.
Joe Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe Clark working Andy Clark over with knees to the body.
Andy Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joe Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Joe Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Andy Clark is blocking nicely.
Andy Clark is working for takedown but Joe Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Clark working Andy Clark over with knees to the body.
Joe Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Joe Clark tries a knee to the head but Andy Clark blocks it.
Joe Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe Clark landing knees to the head.
Joe Clark stalling in the clinch.
Joe Clark gets underhooks to prevent Andy Clark's takedown attempt.
Andy Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joe Clark lands with a left to the head.
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!
Joe Clark lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joe Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Joe Clark connects with an inside leg kick.
Joe Clark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andy Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joe Clark counters with a low kick, right behind Andy Clark 's knee.
Joe Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andy Clark.
Andy Clark shoots and misses
and Joe Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andy Clark's knee momentarily.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andy Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joe Clark.#TD2#
Andy Clark drives through with a takedown into Joe Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Andy Clark postures up.
Andy Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andy Clark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andy Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andy Clark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joe Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andy Clark can do to turn this around?
Andy Clark is working Joe Clark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andy Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andy Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andy Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe Clark has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andy Clark shoots in for a takedown but Joe Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joe Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Andy Clark. Andy Clark gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Andy Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe Clark did well to prevent Andy Clark getting side control.
Joe Clark tries to roll over but Andy Clark keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andy Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Andy Clark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joe Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andy Clark is working away from the top position though.
Andy Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Joe Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andy Clark on the ground.#T4#
Andy 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.
Andy Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joe Clark is looking to control Andy Clark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joe Clark avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andy Clark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andy Clark is nestled in close to Joe Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Joe Clark leaves Andy Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andy Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andy Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Clark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andy Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Joe Clark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Clark.
Joe Clark throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andy Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joe Clark lands a high kick!
#T1#
Andy Clark misses with a takedown
and Joe Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andy Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe Clark defends it nicely.
Joe Clark throws a leg kick which misses Andy Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Andy Clark tries to avoid it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head kick from Joe Clark lands but Andy Clark takes it in his stride.
Andy Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joe Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Andy Clark shoots and misses
and Joe Clark counters with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Andy Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe Clark, which made it look bad.
Joe Clark throws a front kick that sends Andy Clark stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Joe Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andy Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Joe Clark has closed the distance and engaged Andy Clark in a clinch.
Joe Clark scores a nice knee to the body.
Joe Clark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Andy Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joe Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
Andy Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Joe Clark.
Andy Clark letting Joe Clark take a breather here.#T4#
Joe Clark landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Joe Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe Clark gets through Andy Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Joe Clark.
Joe Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Joe Clark.
Andy Clark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joe Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joe Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joe Clark lands a knee to the head.
Joe Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andy Clark up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Joe Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 2
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Blake with a poor takedown
and Clark counters with a good, hard body kick but Blake shrugs it off.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
Blake fails with the takedown
and Clark counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark flicks out a counter leg kick but Blake steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
#T1#
Blake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
#CL2#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blake, pushing him back against the cage.
Blake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark landing knees to the body.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.#T2#
Clark tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Blake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark stops a takedown attempt from Blake.
Blake looking for a takedown.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Blake is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Blake's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Blake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Blake has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark stops a takedown attempt from Blake.
Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blake's face.
Blake tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clark.
A knee to the head by Clark.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Clark lands a nice knee to the body.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Blake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Blake with that takedown attempt.
Clark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark connects with a high kick.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Clark is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Clark thows a body kick. Blake tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Blake.#T2#
Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blake's face.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Clark connects with a knee to the head.
Joe Clark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blake has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake can't get the takedown.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Blake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clark is stalling here.
Blake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blake's face.
#T3#
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blake looking for a takedown.
Clark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blake wants a takedown.
Blake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.
Blake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
Clark has Blake pressed against the cage.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clark landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clark counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Blake has his takedown stuffed
and Clark counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clark.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Clark counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mike Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blake takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
That kick from Clark tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Blake gets tackled into the cage by Clark. Clark maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
Blake wants a takedown but no success here.
Clark lands a knee to the head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Blake avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Clark lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Blake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Clark clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Blake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle.
Clark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Blake blocks with his arms.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Blake's takedown attempt.
Blake tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Blake has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Blake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Clark responds with a good body kick, but Blake manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Clark forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blake in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Clark effectively controlling the action here.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blake has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blake's face.
Blake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Clark prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clark taking a breather.
Blake goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Come on Clark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mike Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Joe Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Konte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Konte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clark wants to stand back up but Konte manages to pass into side control.
Konte content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to control Konte's posture but Konte avoids it. #T1#
Konte takes a little break here. Clark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Konte cracks Clark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Konte working the ground and pound.
Clark is trying to control Konte's posture but Konte avoids it.
Konte taking a breather here.
Clark struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Konte has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Konte raining down shots from the mount!
Konte looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Konte with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Konte with shots to the head and body - Clark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Konte working the ground and pound effectively.
Konte controlling from mount.
Konte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Konte raining down hammerfists from mount.
Konte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Konte seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clark for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Konte wants to finish this one by submission but Clark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Konte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shabal Konte dominated that round.
That's time! Konte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Clark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Konte's head.
Konte doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Clark scores with a spinning back kick!#T1##TD#
Konte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konte is controlling the pace.
Konte working Clark over with strikes.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Konte controlling the action here. #T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Konte. Konte gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shabal Konte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark slips under a jab from Konte.
Konte shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Konte, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Konte up against the cage.#BC2#
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Konte. Konte gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Konte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konte.
Konte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Konte somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Clark. That's going to slow Konte down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Konte shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark thinks about the counter body kick.
Clark lands with a nice body kick.
Shabal Konte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konte.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Konte misses with a right hand
and Clark counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark keeps Konte at a distance using the push kick.
Konte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shabal Konte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark scores with a head kick. Konte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Clark lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Clark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clark throws a head kick that half lands.
Konte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clark lands a head kick. Konte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Konte if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Konte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark tries a quick counter leg kick but Konte is wise to it.#CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
Konte takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Clark scores with a knee to the head.
Konte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konte blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Konte looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konte misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Konte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Konte on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Clark lands but Konte takes it in his stride.
Clark moves away from the strike by Konte. #CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Clark to work.
Shabal Konte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Joe Clark!
Joe Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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