PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Clarkson (ranked 2774 p4p, 7097 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 403 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clarkson
vs
Scarn

185 cm
20
190
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
45
198
22 - 16 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hudson Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn scores with a kick to the body.
Clarkson throws a big shot that misses.
Scarn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scarn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Scarn scores with a head kick. Clarkson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn defending well as Clarkson loads up on a big left hand.
Clarkson fails to land the takedown.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses

and Clarkson counters with a single leg into guard. Scarn didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Scarn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarkson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scarn pulls Clarkson in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Scarn has Clarkson pulled in close to control his posture.
Scarn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Scarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Clarkson trying to hold on to Scarn's head to control him but Scarn postures up.
Scarn trying to control the pace.
Clarkson moves into full guard.
Clarkson controls Scarn momentarily but Scarn frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scarn gets to his feet - Clarkson follows without any prompting.
Scarn feints and then cracks Clarkson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clarkson down.
Clarkson blocks a head kick by Scarn.
A good leg kick by Scarn.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clarkson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scarn. Scarn obviously looking to wear him down.
Scarn lands with a kick to the temple. Clarkson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn lands a head kick. Clarkson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarkson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Scarn throws a big counter head kick but Clarkson avoids it with no problem.
Scarn scores with a head kick.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn connects with a high kick.
Scarn throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn lands a head kick!
Clarkson blocks a head kick by Scarn.
Clarkson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scarn sprawls and moves away.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scarn lands with a kick to the temple. Clarkson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson feinted with a counter takedown.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarn counters with a two punch combo.
Scarn throws a lazy head kick

and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Clarkson has gone for a leg lock! Scarn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clarkson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Michael Scarn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarkson is trying to keep Scarn in close.
Clarkson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scarn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson working a defensive guard here.
Scarn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two 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.
Clarkson looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarkson, not yet.
Scarn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scarn is looking to advance position but Clarkson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Clarkson wants to finish this one by submission but Scarn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clarkson.
Scarn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarkson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to control but Scarn wriggling away.
Clarkson prevents Scarn from getting the reversal.
Clarkson wants to take his opponent's back but Scarn doesn't allow it.
Clarkson moves to the back.
Scarn tries to break free.
Scarn trying to control but not successfully.
Will Clarkson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarn tries to roll but Clarkson sticks to his back.

Clarkson working for a choke but Scarn is defending well.
Scarn tries to escape but Clarkson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarn is trying to stand back up.

Scarn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clarkson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hudson Clarkson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Scarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Clarkson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarn.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarkson misses with a straight left.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkson dives in for a single leg takedown but Scarn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A knee to the head by Scarn.

Clarkson tightens his grip and picks Scarn up, before dumping him to the ground. Scarn manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn pulls Clarkson in to control the position.
Clarkson trying to control but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Clarkson being controlled here momentarily.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson prevents Scarn from getting back to his feet.
Scarn controlling Clarkson's posture.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick

and Clarkson counters with a shoot takedown. Scarn fights it but they end up in guard.

Scarn kicks Clarkson off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clarkson.
Scarn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clarkson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarkson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarn lands a leg kick that knocks Clarkson off balance momentarily.
Scarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn throws out a leg kick but Clarkson moves out of range and Scarn only half commits.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Clarkson attempts a counter takedown but Scarn avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scarn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarn throws a lazy head kick

and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Scarn pushes Clarkson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Scarn misses with a head kick.
Clarkson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarn counters with a one-two to the body.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn misses with a low kick as Clarkson jumps back.
Clarkson misses with a hook.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Scarn, which made it look bad.
Clarkson shoots in but Scarn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scarn 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.