PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kei Mugno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mugno
vs
Clarke

167 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kei Mugno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clarke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Clarke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mugno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarke.

Clarke seems to be looking for submissions.

Mugno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clarke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarke stops Mugno from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clarke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mugno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarke.
Clarke prevents Mugno from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarke is trying to work for a kimura but Mugno is defending well.

Clarke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mugno trying to control but Clarke postures up.

Mugno is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarke.
Mugno gets full guard.
Mugno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mugno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Mugno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mugno manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Mugno's guard.
Mugno looking to control.

Clarke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clarke stops Mugno from standing up.
Mugno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mugno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Mugno is keeping the position.
Clarke prevents Mugno from getting back to his feet.

Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Mugno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mugno manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Mugno's guard.
Clarke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarke works his way into side control.

Clarke is working to tighten his grip on Mugno's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mugno has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clarke is really squeezing tight and eventually Mugno passes out! Clarke breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Clarke!