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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark staying out of range there.#TD2#
Nigeria gets a takedown into half guard.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nigeria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark keeping hold of Nigeria's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark wants to control but Nigeria is keeping busy.
#T1#
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Nigeria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Nigeria 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.
Nigeria is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nigeria is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clark is concentrating on defense, preventing Nigeria from advancing position. #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.
Nigeria is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nigeria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Nigeria is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigeria is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nigeria is one step ahead there. #T3#
Nigeria trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nigeria throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Clark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clark.
Nigeria trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark trying to control but Nigeria is working from the bottom.
Clark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Clark trying to control but Nigeria is working from the bottom.
Clark looking to sit in guard and control but Nigeria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nigeria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nigeria trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clark wants to improve his position but instead Nigeria has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agu Nigeria 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##TD#
Clark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nigeria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clark is in Nigeria's guard.
Clark postures up.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Nigeria is keeping the position.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigeria is pulling down on Clark's head. It's preventing any offense from Clark, at least for the moment.
Clark content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Nigeria wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nigeria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Nigeria finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Nigeria controlling from the top position.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Clark trying to control the position.
Agu Nigeria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark wants to sweep here but Nigeria controlling him for the moment.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clark pulls Nigeria in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Clark gets caught flat footed, as Nigeria shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Nigeria from controlling successfully.
Nigeria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clark controlling the position.
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nigeria is one step ahead there.
Nigeria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nigeria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nigeria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nigeria lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nigeria quickly recovers to half guard.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nigeria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nigeria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Agu Nigeria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nigeria is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clark's half guard.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Nigeria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark has hold of Nigeria's hands but Nigeria slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark is staying active underneath Nigeria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is not content to let Nigeria control the position.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark is trying to maintain the position but Nigeria is very close to passing his half guard.
Clark wants to improve his position but Nigeria is controlling well.
#T1#
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nigeria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nigeria's back!
Nigeria tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nigeria holds on for dear life, controlling Clark's posture momentarily.
Poor strikes thrown by Clark there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clark controlling his opponent.
Clark working Nigeria over with strikes here.
Nigeria is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Clark controlling the pace for now.
Nigeria is squirming around, avoiding Clark's attempts to control the action.
Clark controlling from the full mount.
Clark looking to control but Nigeria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Clark controlling from mount.
Nigeria can't escape the position.
Nigeria keeps trying to improve his position.
Nigeria sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nigeria is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nigeria is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nigeria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Clark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nigeria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clark is in Nigeria's guard.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nigeria is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andy Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nigeria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nigeria 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Agu Nigeria!
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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##TD#
Machida shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machida won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machida's guard. #REVB#
Machida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Clark cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark content to stall in guard here.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard. #T3#
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes 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 guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Machida drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by Clark!#REVB#
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyodo Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Machida throwing shots but Clark is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Machida.
Machida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Machida 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 stays in close to Machida's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Machida gets a double leg takedown into Clark's guard.#T3#
Machida keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.#SUB2#
Machida stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Clark throws up his legs and catches Machida in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Machida tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Clark! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Clark!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trendall sprawls well. Trendall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Trendall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Trendall gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark wants to control but Trendall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark wants to improve his position but Trendall is controlling well.
#T1#
Trendall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Clark trying to control but Trendall postures up.
Clark keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trendall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Trendall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Trendall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trendall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
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.
Trendall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
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.#T3##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.
Trendall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls 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.
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.
Trendall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Trendall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Trendall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Clark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark won't allow Trendall to sweep him here.
Clark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark prevents Trendall from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clark taking a breather here.
Trendall is trying to get back to his feet.
Trendall is trying to escape the position but Clark is controlling the position.
Trendall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trendall tries to get out of the position.
Trendall tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
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 raining down shots from the mount!
Clark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clark postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trendall looks a forlorn figure.
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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trendall is bucking up trying to escape but Clark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trendall is desperately trying to improve his position but Clark has a good base and remains in mount.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
Andy Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark lands with some strikes.
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.
Trendall wants to hold on but Clark pushes him away.#T4#
Clark controlling from mount.
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 Trendall's face.
Clark dominating with strikes here.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
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.
Andy 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##TD#
Trendall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clark is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trendall is one step ahead there. #T1#
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trendall's guard. #REVB#
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Trendall trying to control the position.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Clark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trendall's guard.
Trendall 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. #REVR#
Trendall 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!
Clark manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trendall's guard. Nice work there by Clark.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trendall's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Andy Clark!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Andy Clark!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Andy Clark!
Andy Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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