PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 2121 p4p, 2655 weight class) and Chris Bibi (ranked 271 p4p, 331 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Clarkson
vs
Bibi

185 cm
27
190
13 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
200
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conquer
IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry)

Fantasy Threads
NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Bibi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bibi.

Bibi gets caught napping as Clarkson dives in and scores a takedown. Bibi manages to retain guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Bibi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bibi wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarkson trying to control but Bibi is working from the bottom.
Bibi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bibi, not yet.

Bibi looking for subs off his back but Clarkson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clarkson is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi working to try and regain half guard.
Bibi has given up his back.
Bibi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Clarkson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bibi trying to control the hands but Clarkson won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibi tries to roll but Clarkson sticks to his back.

Bibi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clarkson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bibi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Clarkson is hanging on to Bibi's back as he tries to escape.
Bibi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Bibi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bibi just trying to survive but Clarkson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibi is really stuck here.
Clarkson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Clarkson tightening his grip on Bibi, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Bibi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Bibi showing good submission defense here.

Bibi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clarkson.
Will Clarkson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bibi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bibi keeps trying to improve his position.
Clarkson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bibi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clarkson not doing much here.

Bibi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bibi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson prevents Bibi from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hudson Clarkson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bibi throws a shot to the body.
Clarkson shoots in and drives through. Bibi sprawls well.
Bibi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bibi sprawls well. Bibi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bibi scores with a nice right hand.
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibi throws a jab when Clarkson was well out of range.
Clarkson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bibi can do to turn this around?

Clarkson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clarkson wants to control but Bibi is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi tries to roll over but Clarkson keeps him under control.
Clarkson is trying to control. Bibi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clarkson moves into full mount! Bibi won't be happy about that!
Bibi is trying desperately to improve position.
Bibi is still trying to improve position.
Bibi regains half guard.
Bibi is looking for a sweep. Clarkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Clarkson 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.
Clarkson works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson prevents Bibi from getting the reversal.

Clarkson working for a submission but Bibi is keeping him at bay.
Bibi is trying to escape the mount but Clarkson keeps good control and instead manages to take Bibi's back.
Bibi rolls, trying to escape but Clarkson keeps control of the position.
Clarkson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bibi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bibi is trying to break free.

Clarkson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bibi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hudson Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bibi staying busy and making it hard for Clarkson to control.
Clarkson has good solid back control here.

Clarkson looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi tries to escape but Clarkson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Clarkson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Clarkson has the hooks in. Bibi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bibi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clarkson wants to pass to mount but Bibi is defending the position.

Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bibi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bibi wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hudson Clarkson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bibi, which made it look bad.
Bibi lands with a cross.
Clarkson dives in and grabs Bibi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bibi pushes down on Clarkson's head and hops out.
Clarkson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bibi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Bibi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bibi but Bibi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bibi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bibi landing a few strikes.
Clarkson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bibi working the body and head with strikes.
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!
Clarkson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bibi connects with a nice short shot to Clarkson's temple.

Clarkson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Bibi there.
Bibi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bibi lands a big elbow - Clarkson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bibi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bibi!
Chris Bibi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.