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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cosgrove.
Cosgrove 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.#SU2#
Cosgrove decides to stand back up. Cosgrove steps back and let's Clark get back to his feet.
Cosgrove moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD#
Clark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cosgrove on his heels. He'll look to pass Cosgrove's guard now, I'm sure.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Cosgrove blocks nicely.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cosgrove's guard.#SUB2#
Cosgrove 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. #T1#
Cosgrove working a defensive guard but Clark manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clark controls the position.
Cosgrove is trying to work for a sweep but Clark has mounted him!
Clark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clark controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Clark looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosgrove working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Clark controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Clark stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Cosgrove looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cosgrove is looking to stall here but Clark recovers full guard.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosgrove's guard. #REVR##T3##SU#
Clark stands and steps away. Cosgrove gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Cosgrove closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cosgrove looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clark is avoiding damage well.
Cosgrove trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
Cosgrove tries to stand but Clark is controlling his head.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.
Clark is controlling Cosgrove's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clark pulls Cosgrove in close to his closed guard and prevents Cosgrove from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark stops Cosgrove from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van 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 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cosgrove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosgrove wants it to stay on the feet.
Cosgrove goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cosgrove closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Cosgrove looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cosgrove controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Cosgrove feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Cosgrove changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cosgrove slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Clark.
Clark keeping hold of Cosgrove's head, controlling as best he can.
Clark wants to improve his position but Cosgrove is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clark works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cosgrove preventing the sweep.
Clark pulls Cosgrove in to control the position.
Cosgrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark has Cosgrove pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cosgrove thows a leg kick but Clark checks it #TD#
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cosgrove's guard.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Cosgrove throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clark escapes and throws Cosgrove's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cosgrove is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosgrove with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark is controlling the pace.
Clark passes into side control, despite Cosgrove's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cosgrove tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cosgrove knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cosgrove is trying to work for a sweep but Clark has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark raining down shots from the mount!
Cosgrove wants to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cosgrove closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark is pulling down on Cosgrove's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosgrove, at least for the moment.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosgrove can do to turn this around?
Cosgrove must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cosgrove throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cosgrove's guard. Nice move by Clark!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clark postures up in Cosgrove's guard and throws a big left but Cosgrove blocks it. #T1#
Cosgrove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cosgrove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cosgrove looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into half guard.
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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cosgrove is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Clark stands up and beckons Cosgrove to join him on the feet. #TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cosgrove to the mat! Cosgrove manages to get full guard.
Cosgrove is trying to hold Clark in close to prevent damage but Clark has managed to pass into half guard.
Cosgrove wants to control the action here but instead Clark manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Clark controlling his opponent.
Cosgrove tries to improve his position but instead Clark has taken his back!
Clark has good solid back control here.
Cosgrove trying to get back to his feet but Clark is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cosgrove is really stuck here.
Cosgrove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Clark is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cosgrove won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Clark off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Van Clark has been cut.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Thompson lands a big right hand that sends Clark crashing to the mat! Thompson stays standing though and waves Clark back to his feet!#ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Thompson finds Clark's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Clark flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Thompson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Clark will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark really is a fat lump.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark blocking some punches.
McGregor prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
McGregor cracks Clark with a nice body shot.#TD#
Clark manages to pull guard.
McGregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
McGregor tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg. #T1#
McGregor wants to get back to full guard but Clark has mounted him!
Clark content just to control the position here.
McGregor working to try and regain half guard.
Clark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Clark controlling the pace for now.
McGregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clark controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
McGregor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clark. #T3##SU#
Clark is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Clark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Clark sneaks out the side door and pushes McGregor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
McGregor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGregor is in Clark's guard.#ES#
Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McGregor pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting. #TD2#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGregor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Clark scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McGregor scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is pulling down on McGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from McGregor, at least for the moment.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor won't allow Clark to sweep him here. #T1#
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Clark controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clark jumps into side control!#T2##ES2#
McGregor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
McGregor clinches.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor wants to break free but Clark has control.
Clark slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
McGregor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Clark is trying to shake McGregor off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McGregor won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.#T3#
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Clark counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#REVB#
McGregor wants to control the action here but instead Clark manages to pass to full mount!
McGregor is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Clark has taken his back!
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with.
McGregor tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Van Clark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clark dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Clark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Clark tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clark enables McGregor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Clark has his feet on McGregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
McGregor looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but McGregor drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.#ES#
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Clark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Come on Clark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
McGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Clark stands up from McGregor's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL2#
McGregor rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Clark manages to pull guard.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark controlling McGregor's posture.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing McGregor from standing up.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clark preventing the sweep.
McGregor wants to control the position but Clark says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McGregor trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
#SU#
Clark stands up and beckons McGregor to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
MacGuire gets caught napping as Clark dives in and scores a takedown. MacGuire manages to retain guard.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clark wants to stand but MacGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacGuire wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Clark gets to his feet - MacGuire follows without any prompting.
Clark really is a fat lump.#TD2#
MacGuire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Clark kicks off MacGuire and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
MacGuire looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but MacGuire drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
MacGuire wants to stand and escape but instead Clark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from MacGuire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to stand but MacGuire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacGuire looking to control.
#SU#
Clark stands and steps away. MacGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
MacGuire instigates a clinch. #TD2#
MacGuire is trying to trip Clark. He has hold of a leg but Clark is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacGuire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clark is looking to stand up but MacGuire isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Clark is pulling down on MacGuire's head to control his posture.
MacGuire preventing the sweep.
MacGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Clark has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes MacGuire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacGuire.#TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
MacGuire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Clark gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MacGuire looks winded!#TD#
Clark scores with a takedown into MacGuire's guard.
MacGuire 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. #T4##REVB##SU#
Clark escapes and gets back to his feet. #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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Clark stands up and waves to MacGuire to follow him. #TD#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
MacGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clark uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
MacGuire looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but MacGuire drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.
MacGuire 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 pulls MacGuire in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGuire from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGuire wants to stand and escape but instead Clark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire is wriggling around but Clark manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
MacGuire taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard. #SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SU#
Clark decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Clark tries to sprawl but MacGuire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
MacGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark is pulling down on MacGuire's head to control his posture. #T2#
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacGuire 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. #SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura but MacGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage. #T3##SU#
Clark stands up out of the half guard.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGuire can do to turn this around?#TD2#
MacGuire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Clark kicks MacGuire off and gets back to his feet.
MacGuire is breathing heavily.#CL2#
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
MacGuire gets control of Clark's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Clark stands up and waves to MacGuire to follow him. #TD2#
MacGuire 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.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGuire's guard. #REVR#
Clark controlling from the top position. #SU#
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacGuire, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from MacGuire. #CL2#
MacGuire closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Clark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacGuire uses from the top position.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
An inside leg kick from MacGuire misses. #TD2#
MacGuire closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clark looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
Clark wants to get back to his feet but MacGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark seems keen to control MacGuire's posture.#T1#
Clark keeping moving, preventing MacGuire from controlling successfully.
Clark pulls MacGuire in close to prevent any damage.
MacGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
MacGuire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
MacGuire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGuire trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom. #T2#
MacGuire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clark regains half guard.
Clark trying to control here.
Clark works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
MacGuire tries to stand but Clark is controlling from the bottom.
Clark is controlling MacGuire's posture.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
MacGuire 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.#SU#
Clark stands and steps away. MacGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
MacGuire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGuire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark pulls MacGuire in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shawn MacGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn MacGuire.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Abdul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdul throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Clark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Abdul pulls guard.
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.#SUB2#
Abdul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark wants to stand but Abdul has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Abdul 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 could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Clark wants to get up but he can't break Abdul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abdul is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Abdul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abdul.
Abdul tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Abdul misses #CL#
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clark. #BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Abdul moves into the clinch.
Clark wants to break free but Abdul has control.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdul. #BC2#
Abdul breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Abdul closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abdul up against the cage.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Abdul keeps him there for the moment.#T3##TD2#
Abdul pulls guard effortlessly.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abdul is proving hard to escape from.
Clark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul controlling Clark's posture. #SUB2#
Abdul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clark stacks Abdul 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!
Abdul looks winded!#T4#
Clark working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Abdul is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it. #SU#
Clark stands up and beckons Abdul to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abdul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Habib Abdul 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 looks for a takedown but Abdul sprawls well.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdul sprawls well. Abdul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Abdul shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Abdul looking to pass the guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdul trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Clark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Abdul get back to his feet.
Clark dives in and grabs Abdul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdul pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Abdul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Abdul moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abdul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Abdul pulls guard.
Abdul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clark is now in 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.
Abdul is looking to improve his position.
Clark stops Abdul from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Clark trying to control the pace.
Abdul pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Abdul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark not doing much here.
#ES2#
Abdul has one foot on Clark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habib Abdul 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 fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Abdul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Clark kicks off Abdul and gets to his feet. #TD#
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark prevents Abdul from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Abdul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Clark stands up and waves to Abdul to follow him.
Abdul connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Abdul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abdul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark is pressing down on Abdul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clark wants to stand but Abdul is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SU#
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abdul, up you get!
Habib Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Abdul misses #TD#
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abdul tries to kick Clark off in order to stand up. Clark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Abdul is trying to control Clark's posture but Clark avoids it.
A control attempt from Abdul but he's now mounted!
Abdul wants to control but Clark is having none of it.#T4#
Abdul is trying to escape the mount.
#SU#
Clark gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Abdul tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdul wants to sweep but Clark has passed to side control!#SU#
Clark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdul 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Habib Abdul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hitchen closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitchen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hitchen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hitchen instigates a clinch. #BC#
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitchen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hitchen.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clark tries to move into range but Hitchen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Hitchen feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Hitchen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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. #T1#
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Hitchen is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Hitchen takes the fight into the clinch.
Hitchen blocks an elbow strike from Clark.
Clark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Hitchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daley Hitchen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hitchen throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Clark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hitchen quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Clark gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hitchen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
#TD2#
Hitchen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitchen looks winded!
Clark wants to control but Hitchen postures up.
Hitchen trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Clark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clark wants to control but Hitchen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitchen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark wants to stand but Hitchen is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Clark controlling from the top position.
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.#SU#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daley Hitchen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Clark shoots in and bounces Hitchen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hitchen wants to control but Clark passes easily into half guard.
Clark prevents Hitchen from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Clark stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Hitchen has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark avoids the head kick by Hitchen.
#CL2#
Hitchen gets a clinch. #BC#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hitchen gets a double leg takedown into Clark's guard.#ES#
Clark pushes Hitchen off and gets back to his feet.
Hitchen is breathing heavily.#TD#
Clark drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitchen is trying to hold Clark in close to prevent damage but Clark has managed to pass into half guard.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clark.#SU#
Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hitchen to stand up.
We've been informed that Hitchen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Clark gets a takedown into half guard.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Clark stands up and beckons Hitchen to join him on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Hitchen has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Hitchen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hitchen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Hitchen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hitchen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Hitchen is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Hitchen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clark!
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clark keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Hitchen is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitchen to get the leverage.
Clark gets back to full guard.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitchen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van 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##TD#
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hitchen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clark not doing much here.
#SU#
Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hitchen to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hitchen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Hitchen 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.
Hitchen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark seems keen to control Hitchen's posture.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Clark dives in and scores a takedown into Hitchen's guard.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Clark.#T2##SU#
Hitchen is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Hitchen tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hitchen has one foot on Clark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hitchen closes the distance and clinches.
Clark effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Hitchen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hitchen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Hitchen is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Clark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hitchen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hitchen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Clark just content to control the position.
Clark working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Van Clark.
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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Wardrobe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Wardrobe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wardrobe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wardrobe.
Clark has hold of Wardrobe's hands but Wardrobe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark tries to roll over but Wardrobe keeps him under control.
Wardrobe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wardrobe throws a strike but Clark avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wardrobe pushing down on Clark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Wardrobe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark wants to control but Wardrobe is keeping busy.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wardrobe wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Wardrobe postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Clark really is a fat lump.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wardrobe working some strikes from top position.
Wardrobe throws a big elbow that misses.
Wardrobe stays in close to Clark's body and controls the position.
Wardrobe looking to pass the guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Wardrobe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Wardrobe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Wardrobe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wardrobe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Wardrobe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wardrobe scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wardrobe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wardrobe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wardrobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wardrobe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wardrobe gets to his feet and stands over Clark, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Clark felt that one! Wardrobe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Clark from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Wardrobe!
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