PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 3470 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Nikora Tama (ranked 399 p4p, 214 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nikora Tama enters the cage!

Clarke
vs
Tama

185 cm
30
275
9 - 7 - 0

195 cm
22
255
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Tama dodges the punch combination from Clarke.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarke as he jumps to the side.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarke as he avoids it easily.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Tama is quick to defend against it.
Tama slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.

Tama feints and as Clarke raises his hands in defense, Tama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Tama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke won't allow Tama to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.

Tama has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clarke should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tama has tightened it up now! Clarke should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikora Tama!
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.