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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Clark (ranked 5846 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico McGregor (ranked 5444 p4p, 0 weight class). Nico McGregor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Van Clark's chin.
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178 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nico McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark really is a fat lump.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark blocking some punches.
McGregor prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
McGregor cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Clark manages to pull guard.
McGregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
McGregor trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard but Clark has mounted him!
Clark content just to control the position here.
McGregor working to try and regain half guard.
Clark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
McGregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clark controlling the position easily from mount.
McGregor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Clark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Clark sneaks out the side door and pushes McGregor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McGregor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGregor is in Clark's guard.
Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark gets to his feet - McGregor follows without any prompting.
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McGregor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clark scores with a takedown into McGregor's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is pulling down on McGregor's head. It's preventing any offense from McGregor, at least for the moment.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
Clark controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor working a defensive guard but Clark passes into half guard.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clark jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McGregor clinches.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clark controlling the action here for a moment.
McGregor wants to break free but Clark has control.
Clark slowing the pace effectively.
McGregor 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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark is trying to shake McGregor off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! McGregor won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Clark counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor wants to control the action here but instead Clark manages to pass to full mount!
McGregor is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Clark has taken his back!
Van Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with.
McGregor tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Van Clark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clark dives into side control.
Clark has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Clark tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clark enables McGregor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark has his feet on McGregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGregor looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but McGregor drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Clark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Clark - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clark stands up from McGregor's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark manages to pull guard.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark controlling McGregor's posture.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing McGregor from standing up.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
Clark preventing the sweep.
McGregor wants to control the position but Clark says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McGregor trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
Clark stands up and beckons McGregor to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Clark!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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