PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 2479 p4p, 22905 weight class) and David Boo (ranked 274 p4p, 530 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Clarkson
vs
Boo

185 cm
31
190
18 - 14 - 0

183 cm
29
190
7 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Conquer

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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, David Boo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
and Boo counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Boo counters with a straight right hand.
Clarkson shoots for a takedown but Boo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boo unleashes a big counter combination but Clarkson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Boo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Boo enables Clarkson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo looking to control.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Boo.
Clarkson stays in close to Boo's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarkson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clarkson has Boo in his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clarkson trying to keep a closed guard but Boo is proving a slippery customer.
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 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clarkson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo connects with a couple of short punches.

Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.

Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.
Clarkson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a looping right.
Clarkson ducks right into an uppercut from Boo.
Boo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Clarkson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boo wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Boo defending well.
Boo is refusing to be controlled, as Clarkson sits in half guard.
Clarkson is pressing down on Boo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boo is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Boo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clarkson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Boo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Boo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Boo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Boo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clarkson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boo avoiding Clarkson 's attempts to control his hands.
Clarkson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Clarkson trying to control the action but Boo just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boo tries to keep control of the position but Clarkson is staying busy.
Boo is not going to allow Clarkson to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Clarkson right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo gets his hands free as Clarkson looks to control.
Boo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Clarkson can't escape the position.
Clarkson breaks Boo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boo working a defensive guard but Clarkson manages to pass into side control anyway.

Clarkson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clarkson is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to move to mount but Boo blocks the move with his legs.
Clarkson laying and praying for a moment but Boo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Clarkson blocks the strikes from Boo.

Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Boo is defending well.
Boo is looking to control Clarkson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boo avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boo is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
Clarkson moves into full mount! Boo won't be happy about that!
Boo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boo is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Clarkson wants to control the pace but Boo is squirming around nicely.
Boo 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.
Hudson Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarkson controlling from the full mount.

Clarkson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boo and Clarkson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Clarkson tries for a kimura but Boo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Boo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Boo throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boo! But no joy.
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boo connects with a body shot that sends Clarkson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Boo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.

Boo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boo scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Clarkson.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boo's waist but Boo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Boo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarkson.
Boo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boo defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarkson takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson shoots in and gets a takedown into Boo's guard.
Boo wants to get back to his feet but Clarkson passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Boo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.
Clarkson won't allow Boo to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boo pushes Clarkson off and gets back to his feet.
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Clarkson throws a right hand that misses
and Boo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hudson Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Boo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice jab there from Boo.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Boo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
and Boo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Boo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clarkson is defended easily by Boo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
enabling Boo to counter with a crisp jab.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boo tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boo to the ground. Boo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clarkson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boo.
Clarkson fails with the takedown
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarkson misses with a left hand
and Boo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clarkson misses with a lunging right hand
and Boo counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson throws a shot from downtown. Boo moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Boo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Boo!