PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Clark
vs
McGinty

180 cm
22
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinty which made him look bad.
McGinty throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from McGinty. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGinty avoids it really well and circles away.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinty is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark trying to control but McGinty is working from the bottom.
McGinty is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but McGinty is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.
Clark is breathing heavily.

McGinty stands up and waves to Clark to follow him.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGinty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGinty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGinty.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGinty!
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
McGinty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGinty misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by McGinty.
Spoon McGinty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGinty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGinty throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
McGinty misses with a head kick.
McGinty throws a one two combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGinty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a swing at McGinty's ribcage but misses.
McGinty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGinty.
McGinty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Clark is rocked!
McGinty throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from McGinty both land. Nice combination.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGinty tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGinty lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - McGinty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGinty looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
A punch combination from McGinty misses.
McGinty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spoon McGinty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGinty looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGinty.
McGinty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGinty.
McGinty punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGinty misses with a few strikes there.
Clark takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark shoots in but McGinty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGinty throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGinty throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a series of punches but McGinty avoids them all with ease.
McGinty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark throws the left hand but McGinty avoids the punch easily.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGinty but McGinty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGinty defends it nicely.
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGinty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination

and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGinty won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGinty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spoon McGinty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clark shoots in for a double leg but McGinty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jordan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Clark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGinty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGinty wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGinty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark trying to control the action but McGinty is working from the bottom.
McGinty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clark asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to control but McGinty is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
McGinty misses with a combination

and Clark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGinty's guard now.
McGinty keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGinty has his feet on Clark's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGinty sprawls well. McGinty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
McGinty tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGinty tries a head kick but it misses.
Spoon McGinty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGinty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGinty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGinty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGinty throws a series of strikes that have Clark backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinty throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGinty.
No joy there for McGinty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGinty did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but McGinty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGinty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGinty pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.

McGinty has one foot on Clark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGinty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGinty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for McGinty.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
McGinty throws a combination. Clark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGinty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from McGinty.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGinty did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Clark stops McGinty from getting back to his feet.
Clark trying to control from half guard but McGinty is working away.
McGinty is trying to stand up here but Clark is controlling him well.
Clark trying to control from McGinty's half guard. McGinty has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Clark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Clark dives in and grabs McGinty's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGinty pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
McGinty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Clark counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGinty!
McGinty is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clark throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGinty because Clark loaded up on that one.
McGinty is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Clark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGinty is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Clark looking to secure an arm triangle but McGinty defends it well.
McGinty is trying to stand.
Clark tries to control but McGinty wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is really struggling to control McGinty but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGinty is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clark pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jordan Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Clark swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGinty is now in Clark's guard. A big mistake from Clark there, giving up the dominant position!

Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGinty defends it easily.
McGinty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinty wants to stand and escape but instead Clark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McGinty wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.

Clark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGinty dives on top into guard.

Clark looking for a guillotine here but McGinty defends easily.

McGinty stands and steps away. Clark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGinty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGinty.
McGinty throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
McGinty misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGinty, as that shot connected.
McGinty throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. McGinty tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGinty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from McGinty.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by McGinty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGinty defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGinty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clark's head.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark tries for a takedown but McGinty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGinty scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGinty scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
McGinty clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGinty tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGinty circles away.
McGinty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGinty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGinty scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGinty misses with a few strikes there.
McGinty misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spoon McGinty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGinty 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spoon McGinty!