PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slyvane Slytherine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clark
vs
Slytherine

165 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slyvane Slytherine!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slytherine fails with a takedown attempt.
Slytherine darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Slytherine into the cage.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Slytherine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andy Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slyvane Slytherine.
Slytherine has a takedown stuffed.

Slytherine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clark on his heels. He'll look to pass Clark's guard now, I'm sure.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Slytherine from controlling successfully.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slytherine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Slytherine drops back looking for a leg! Clark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clark manages to kick Slytherine off! Slytherine jumps back into Clark's guard.
Clark tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slytherine postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Slytherine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.

Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slytherine postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Slytherine trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Slytherine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slytherine.

Slytherine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Slytherine is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slytherine to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is not content to let Slytherine control the position.

Slytherine is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slytherine is working for a submission of some sort.
Slytherine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slytherine is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to hold on to Slytherine's head to control him but Slytherine postures up.
Clark is not content to let Slytherine control the position.

Slytherine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slytherine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Slytherine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slytherine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clark defends it well.
Slytherine trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Slytherine is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slyvane Slytherine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slytherine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.

Clark shoots in and bounces Slytherine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slytherine pulls Clark in to control the position.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slytherine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slyvane Slytherine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slytherine pulls Clark in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Slyvane Slytherine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Slytherine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Slytherine ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark looking to stall.
Slytherine wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andy Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slyvane Slytherine.
Slytherine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slytherine's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slytherine's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Clark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slytherine is breathing heavily.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Slytherine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slytherine trying to control but Clark postures up.

Clark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Slytherine's hands, connecting with Slytherine's forehead.
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slytherine keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine is trying to get back to full guard.
Slytherine is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slytherine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slytherine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark wants to control from the top but Slytherine keeps moving.
Slytherine has control of Clark's left arm, preventing Clark from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Clark wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Slytherine gets caught napping as Clark dives in and scores a takedown. Slytherine manages to retain guard.
Slytherine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slytherine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Clark.
Slytherine shoots in but no luck this time.

Clark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slytherine wants to control but Clark postures up.
Slytherine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slytherine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine is trying to get back to full guard.
Slytherine is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
Slytherine tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg.
Well, if Clark 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark wants to pass the guard but Slytherine is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slytherine keeping control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slytherine's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Clark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Slytherine feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Slytherine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slytherine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slytherine wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slytherine trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slytherine sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Slyvane Slytherine.

Clark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slytherine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Slytherine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark won't allow Slytherine to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slytherine holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slytherine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Slyvane Slytherine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slytherine, pushing him back against the cage.
Slytherine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clark to keep the fight standing.
Clark tries to stall but Slytherine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Slytherine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Clark showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clark defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slytherine controlling well, preventing Clark from escaping the position.

Slytherine working for a choke but Clark is defending well.
Slytherine trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Slytherine struggling to land strikes to the head as Clark covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slytherine is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clark is defending well though. Slytherine let's go of the attempt for now.

Slytherine has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Clark tries to escape the position.
Clark avoids the strikes from Slytherine.

Slytherine is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Slytherine goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Clark escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine is not content to let Clark control the position.
Slytherine keeping hold of Clark's head, controlling as best he can.
Slytherine is staying active underneath Clark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slytherine is pressing down on Clark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slytherine keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clark is looking to stand up but Slytherine won't let him.
Clark being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slyvane Slytherine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slytherine 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slyvane Slytherine!
After the fight, Slyvane Slytherine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.