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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Larsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Clark's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Clark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Larsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larsson staying calm.
Larsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet.
Larsson lands some shots froms side control.
Larsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clark tries to escape but Larsson is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is being controlled here.
Larsson'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.
Clark is trying to buck Larsson off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Clark is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Larsson just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is putting a hurting on Clark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clark pushes Larsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Larsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Larsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clark is pushing Larsson's head away, looking to escape. Larsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Larsson scoring with punches from side control.
Clark is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Larsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larsson takes a little break here. Clark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vincent Larsson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Clark looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsson.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Larsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Clark throws a leg kick but Larsson moved away.
Larsson looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark looks to land a combination but Larsson avoids it well.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Larsson.
Larsson is controlling the pace.
Clark looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson uses his free foot to push down on Clark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clark.
Larsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Clark really wants to buck Larsson off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Clark that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Larsson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Clark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Larsson.
Larsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Larsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clark throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Larsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larsson stalling.
Larsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark really wants to buck Larsson off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson controlling from the full mount.
Larsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Clark manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Larsson slows the pace down.
Mark Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark prevents Larsson from moving into mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark scores with a jab. Larsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Larsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Larsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larsson stops Clark from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
Clark pushes Larsson off looking to stand but Larsson dives back in and keeps control.
Clark is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark wants to stand but Larsson is controlling the position.
Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vincent Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larsson, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Larsson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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