PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 6772 p4p, 746 weight class) and Makhi Clark (ranked 8466 p4p, 822 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Patryk
vs
Clark

187 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

205 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lukasz Patryk!
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, Makhi Clark!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Patryk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Patryk showed some decent athleticism there.
Clark tries to roll over but Patryk keeps him under control.
Patryk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Patryk seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Patryk decides to stand and escape the position.
Clark leaves Patryk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patryk dives in for a single leg takedown but Clark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patryk.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Patryk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clark is trying to defend but Patryk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patryk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.

Patryk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clark to get to his feet.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Patryk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Clark.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Patryk shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Patryk. Clark shrugs it off though.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Patryk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Patryk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Patryk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Patryk.
Patryk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Patryk looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Patryk doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Patryk tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Makhi Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk misses with the combination.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
Patryk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Patryk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Patryk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Patryk is breathing heavily.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Clark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patryk is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patryk prevents a body shot from Clark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Clark.
Patryk is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Patryk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patryk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Patryk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patryk off to one side.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark stuns Patryk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark lands with a hook. Patryk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark digs a good body shot into Patryk's ribs.
Patryk walks into a jab.
Clark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makhi Clark 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 misses with a body shot.
Clark swings for the body but Patryk moves out of range.
Patryk throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Patryk has a takedown stuffed.
Clark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Patryk lands a high kick!

Patryk clinches up against the cage.

Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patryk doesn't seem phased though.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Patryk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clark on his heels. He'll look to pass Clark's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Clark manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patryk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Patryk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Clark misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Patryk tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Patryk tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark thuds a left hand into Patryk's body.
Clark lunges at Patryk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patryk's hand.
Patryk tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patryk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patryk.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Patryk rather than just go for the knockout.
Patryk misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patryk on the side of the head.
Patryk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Patryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patryk drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clark with a nice cross.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.
Patryk misses with a double jab.
Clark doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Patryk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patryk clinches with his opponent.
Patryk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Patryk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clark lands a right hand.
Patryk lands an elbow that stopped Clark in his tracks for a moment.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patryk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clark is keeping busy.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Patryk trying to control the position but instead, Clark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Patryk into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makhi Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Patryk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Patryk moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
Clark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Clark.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark tries to work over Patryk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patryk's elbow.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Patryk uses good head movement to avoid it.

Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Makhi Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patryk.
Clark doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Patryk is rocked!
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Patryk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patryk tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark tests Patryk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patryk tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Patryk takes one on the button.
Oh Patryk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.

Patryk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Patryk's ribcage. Patryk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Patryk seems to have got his legs back now.
Patryk tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Patryk tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Patryk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark lands a right hand.
Makhi Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark tries a body shot but Patryk blocks it.
Makhi Clark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Patryk wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patryk wants a takedown.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Patryk avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Patryk blocks an uppercut.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patryk backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Patryk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Patryk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Patryk can't get the takedown.
Patryk wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patryk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Clark lands a right hand.

Patryk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patryk was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Patryk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clark cracks Patryk with an open hand slap.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Patryk tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makhi Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makhi Clark!