Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Clarke moves away from the strike by Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr works over Clarke's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov Jr moves away.
Leonov Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clarke to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke defending well as Leonov Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clarke backs up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
A combination from Leonov Jr does no damage.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov Jr.
Clarke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leonov Jr misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Clarke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clarke.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Leonov Jr is looking to stand up but Clarke isn't so interested in that idea.
Clarke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarke is controlling him.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonov Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Leonov Jr wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke is working Leonov Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Leonov Jr keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leonov Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clarke stops Leonov Jr from standing up.
Clarke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonov Jr wants to stand but Clarke is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leonov Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Clarke. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Clarke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leonov Jr!#T3#
Leonov Jr is pushing Clarke's head away, looking to escape. Clarke manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clarke landing a few strikes.
Leonov Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clarke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Clarke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clarke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leonov Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clarke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leonov Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clarke wants to control but Leonov Jr is keeping him busy.
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Leonov Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonov Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clarke trying to control the action but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Leonov Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clarke is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr is trying to buck Clarke off.
Clarke landing strikes.
Clarke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Mark Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot.
Leonov Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand back up but Clarke is controlling him
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr has hold of Clarke's hands but Clarke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke trying to control the pace.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Clarke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clarke working over Leonov Jr with some ground and pound. Leonov Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mark Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Clarke stalling.
Clarke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leonov Jr pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Clarke working Leonov Jr over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.
Nice strikes from Clarke there. #ROC#Leonov Jr is rocked!
Leonov Jr pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control.
Clarke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clarke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Clarke sits in half guard. #T3#
Leonov Jr tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clarke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarke lands a nice short elbow.
Clarke winds up and cracks Leonov Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand back up but Clarke is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
Leonov Jr is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Clarke scores with a big shot! Leonov Jr's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Leonov Jr! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Vadim Leonov Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Thompson does it's job there.
Mark Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.#TD2#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Clarke is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Clarke's guard.
Thompson won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Clarke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke controlling the position well.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Clarke ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Thompson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clarke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Clarke's guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke wants to improve his position but instead Thompson has moved into half guard.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Clarke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clarke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson prevents Clarke from improving his position.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is looking to stall here but Clarke recovers full guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarke can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
Clarke stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Clarke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Clarke avoids it easily.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Clarke's head back.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side. #T1#
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarke.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Thompson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompson cracks Clarke with a big elbow.
Clarke is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Clarke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarke is trying to escape the position but Thompson is controlling the position.
Clarke taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Clarke manages to get back to half guard.
Clarke is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is pressing down on Clarke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarke is holding on for now.
Clarke is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson is taking a breather. Clarke 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.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarke is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Clarke's body.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clarke's half guard.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is controlling the pace. #T4#
Clarke gets back to full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarke wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Thompson swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Thompson is quick to defend against it.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses with a takedown #TD#
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clarke trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clarke distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clarke is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clarke off the cage and back into range.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clarke to see if he's OK.#T4#
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clarke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Clarke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Clarke is letting Thompson control him for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
A very excited looking Scott Thompson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Thevenet scores with a jab to the head.
Thevenet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clarke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Clarke misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thevenet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Thevenet has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thevenet.
Thevenet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Thevenet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clarke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thevenet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clarke has been working on his balance at Final Mile, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thevenet.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Despite the aggression on Thevenet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice sprawl there from Clarke as Thevenet shoots in.
Thevenet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clarke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thevenet connects with a body shot that sends Clarke's belly button to the back.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but Thevenet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thevenet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarke's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thevenet counters with a straight right hand.
Mark Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thevenet throws out a counter right but Clarke avoids it with no problem.
Thevenet with a hook.#T1#
Clarke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Thevenet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clarke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thevenet.
Clarke seems a little lost for a moment, as Thevenet dominates the positioning.
Clarke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thevenet is working Clarke over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Thevenet's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Clarke tries to bench press Thevenet off him but Thevenet keeps the position. #T2#
Thevenet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thevenet is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thevenet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clarke wants to control but Thevenet postures up.
Thevenet working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thevenet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clarke to see if he's OK.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Thevenet keeps moving and retains side control.
Thevenet working the head with strikes.
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!
Thevenet fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Clarke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clarke trying to control from the bottom.
Clarke gets back to full guard.
Clarke seems keen to control Thevenet's posture.
Thevenet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thevenet wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Clarke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Thevenet stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clarke fails with the takedown.
Thevenet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thevenet wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thevenet 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.
Clarke throwing strikes from guard but Thevenet blocks nicely.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeo Thevenet 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.#R2#
Thevenet looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Thevenet. No joy for Clarke on that attempt.
Clarke with a poor takedown
and Thevenet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clarke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thevenet pinned against the cage. Thevenet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thevenet tries to clinch but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Thevenet.
Clarke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thevenet counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thevenet scores with a jab to the body.#T1##TD2#
Thevenet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thevenet scoring with punches and elbows.
Clarke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thevenet cracks Clarke with a big right hand but Clarke just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Thevenet's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thevenet lands an elbow.
Clarke tries to improve position but can't.
Thevenet working the ground and pound.
Thevenet is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thevenet throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Clarke throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Thevenet is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amadeo Thevenet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clarke taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thevenet taking a breather here.
Thevenet lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Clarke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thevenet takes a little break here. Clarke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thevenet trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thevenet scoring with punches and elbows.
Thevenet lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clarke down. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thevenet working the ground and pound.
Thevenet lands a few punches from side control.
Thevenet is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clarke regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amadeo Thevenet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Clarke swinging wildly here.
Thevenet catches Clarke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thevenet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thevenet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thevenet takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Thevenet is quick to defend against it.
Thevenet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thevenet moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Thevenet throws out a counter right but Clarke avoids it with no problem.
Amadeo Thevenet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thevenet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Thevenet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Clarke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thevenet holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Thevenet is keeping the position.
Clarke throws an elbow that misses. Thevenet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clarke's guard. Nice move by Thevenet!#REVB#
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully.
Thevenet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thevenet trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thevenet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Thevenet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarke preventing the sweep. #T3#
Thevenet pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
Thevenet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thevenet is keeping the position for now.
Thevenet looking for a sweep. Not yet Thevenet, not yet.
Thevenet wants to hit a sweep here but Clarke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thevenet there!
Thevenet really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The referee warns Thevenet that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Clarke.
Clarke looking to finish Thevenet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thevenet!#ROC#Thevenet is rocked!
Clarke loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thevenet scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Clarke land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Clarke stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
In his post fight interview, Mark Clarke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Draught scores with a punch to the head.
Draught ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draught lands with a good body shot.
Draught misses the shot to the body.
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Draught was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carlton Draught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draught lands a nice hook to Clarke's body. Clarke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draught scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Draught looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Draught.
Draught connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clarke. Clarke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Left hook, right uppercut from Draught. #CUT#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draught keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Draught scores with a hook.
Draught takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clarke's coach down at Final Mile was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clarke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Draught. Beautiful body shot.
Draught throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Draught connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clarke's hands.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Draught stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draught tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarke walks into a jab.
Clarke looks for a takedown but Draught sprawls well.
Clarke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draught lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Draught is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Draught lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Clarke sprawling to the canvas. Draught follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Clarke hang on? #ROC#Clarke is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Draught looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clarke is still in real trouble! Can Draught finish him?
Draught trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Clarke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clarke won't allow Draught to pass to mount. #SUB#
Draught is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clarke defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Draught is working away from the top position though.
Draught moves into full mount! Clarke won't be happy about that!
Draught lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Clarke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Draught lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clarke tries to get to full guard but Draught has control of the leg.
Draught seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clarke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Draught is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draught not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draught thows a huge punch but Clarke dodges it nicely.
Draught trying to control from Clarke's half guard. Clarke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Draught stopping the sweep attempt from Clarke.
Draught pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Draught has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draught pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Draught accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draught tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Clarke looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarke, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draught wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Clarke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draught with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draught pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Draught dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Draught throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Clarke feints the counter takedown.
Draught scores with a hook.
Draught throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draught connects with a right hand. Clarke shakes it off.
Draught scores with a jab. Clarke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clarke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draught is fending him off so far but Clarke persists. Nope, Draught circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlton Draught is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke fails to land the takedown.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draught lands a jab to the head.
Draught lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Draught.
Clarke throws a right hand that Draught ducks under and follows up with a left that Draught also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses.
Draught connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draught misses with a looping right.
Clarke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Draught swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range.
Draught just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Draught misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Draught finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clarke.
Carlton Draught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Clarke.
Draught throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Clarke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Draught. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draught.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Draught.
Clarke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draught.
Draught does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Draught lunges at Clarke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clarke's hand.
Draught throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
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!
Clarke looks for a takedown but Draught sprawls well.#T2#
Draught with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Draught.
Draught throws a series of punches but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke feints the counter takedown.
Clarke needs to keep his hands up - Draught had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Nice combo by Draught! Oh, that's hurt him - Clarke falls to the canvas and Draught follows him into side control. #ROC#Clarke is rocked!#SUB#
Draught tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clarke is still in real trouble! Can Draught finish him?
Draught working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Draught passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clarke!
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.
Draught looking to finish with strikes here!
Draught throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Clarke working to try and regain half guard.
Draught punishing his opponent with strikes.
Draught misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Draught postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Clarke badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Draught around the waist but Draught pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Draught is the winner by TKO! Draught jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Draught!
Carlton Draught thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2024

#R1#
Clarke throws a series of punches but Legend Jr moves out of range.
Legend Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clarke tries to avoid it but Legend Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clarke to the ground. Clarke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clarke connects with a body shot.#TD#
Clarke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
Legend Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Legend Jr has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Legend Jr looks winded!
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!
Clarke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Clarke advances position into side control!
Legend Jr is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke taking a breather here.
Clarke advances to mount.
Legend Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Legend Jr bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Clarke and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: APEX Predators
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Clarke takes one to the chin there.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clarke with a body shot.
Duterte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Duterte closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Duterte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Duterte darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.
Clarke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duterte after a bit of a struggle.
Duterte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clarke takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Duterte is pressed up against the cage. Clarke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duterte down to the mat. Duterte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Duterte moves into the clinch successfully.
Clarke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duterte fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Clarke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Duterte controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Duterte can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duterte is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Clarke working Duterte over with strikes.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Duterte's temple.
Clarke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clarke is controlling the pace.
Clarke working over Duterte with some ground and pound. Duterte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clarke is thwarting Duterte's attempts to control the position.
Clarke trying to control the action but Duterte is working from the bottom.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Clarke wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Clarke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duterte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clarke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Duterte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Duterte's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duterte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clarke passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Duterte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarke trying to control the action but Duterte is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Clarke.
Duterte is looking to improve his position.
Clarke wants to take a breather but Duterte is having none of it.
Duterte is looking to improve his position.
Clarke working Duterte over with strikes.
Duterte trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Duterte's hands, connecting with Duterte's forehead.#T4#
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duterte is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clarke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Duterte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarke scoring with some ground and pound.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Duterte keeps moving.
Clarke advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duterte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Duterte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarke, pushing him back against the cage.
Clarke wants to take the fight to the mat but Duterte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duterte prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Duterte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Clarke gets a double leg takedown into Duterte's guard.#SUB2#
Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duterte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Duterte's legs - danger averted.
Duterte lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Duterte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?
Duterte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Duterte wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Clarke wants to sweep here but Duterte controlling him for the moment.
Duterte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mark Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarke is trying to keep Duterte in close.
Duterte throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Duterte from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duterte won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
Clarke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duterte's guard. #REVR#
Duterte wants to sweep here but Clarke controlling him for the moment.
Duterte keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke stays in close to Duterte's body and controls the position.
Duterte pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Duterte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Duterte controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Clarke works over Duterte with some ground and pound from guard.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Duterte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duterte wants to hit a sweep here but Clarke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duterte there!
Duterte takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Clarke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Clarke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Clarke lands a big elbow.
Duterte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duterte wants to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
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!
Clarke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Duterte is trying to escape the mount.
Clarke landing punches.
Clarke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Duterte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarke lands a couple of good shots and Duterte has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Duterte tries to roll but Clarke sticks to his back.
Clarke throwing damaging strikes from the back! Duterte could be in trouble here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Clarke swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Duterte tries to clinch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Duterte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clarke swinging wildly here.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke has his takedown stuffed
and Duterte counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Duterte fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Duterte clinches.
Duterte with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Duterte manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Duterte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clarke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duterte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duterte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duterte looks to clinch #TD#
and Clarke counters with a takedown into side control.
Duterte tries to bench press Clarke off him but Clarke keeps the position.
Duterte can't do much from the bottom here.
Clarke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clarke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clarke wants to control but Duterte is keeping him busy.
Duterte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mark Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duterte wants to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke controls the position from side control.
Duterte tries to improve position but can't.
Clarke controls the position from side control.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
Duterte wants to control but Clarke postures up.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Duterte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke staying calm.#T3#
Clarke trying to control the position but Duterte is working away.
Duterte is being controlled here.
Duterte is looking for a sweep.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duterte keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clarke controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duterte tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke attempts a counter takedown but Duterte avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Duterte moves into range and clinches up with Clarke.
Duterte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duterte lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Duterte breaks the clinch.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duterte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Clarke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duterte dips to his left and cracks Clarke with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Duterte.
I think Clarke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Clarke!
A less than humble Mark Clarke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Rodrigo Duterte was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Tama dodges the punch combination from Clarke.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarke as he jumps to the side.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarke as he avoids it easily.
Clarke tries to counter with a takedown but Tama is quick to defend against it.
Tama slips a jab and a cross from Clarke. #TD2#
Tama feints and as Clarke raises his hands in defense, Tama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke won't allow Tama to sweep him here. #T1#
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tama has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clarke should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tama has tightened it up now! Clarke should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikora Tama!
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: APEX 1
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Leonov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clarke's hands.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov Jr. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
Leonov Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clarke throws a head kick but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Leonov Jr scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov Jr cracks Clarke with an open hand slap.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Leonov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leonov Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke motions for Leonov Jr to come forward. Clarke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left and a right from Leonov Jr both land. Nice combination.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping right.#T1#
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that Clarke avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Leonov Jr both land. Nice combination.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Leonov Jr moved away.
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Leonov Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leonov Jr throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonov Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses.
Vadim Leonov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov Jr scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Leonov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leonov Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clarke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke moves out of range as Leonov Jr strikes.
Leonov Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonov Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarke. #T2#
Clarke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leonov Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Clarke throws the kick towards the body but Leonov Jr avoids it.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Leonov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov Jr missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov Jr loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.
Leonov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov Jr misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Leonov Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
Clarke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov Jr throws out a loose jab but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leonov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.#T3#
Leonov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leonov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Clarke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leonov Jr blocks a head kick by Clarke.
Leonov Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Leonov Jr slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov Jr.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke dodges the punch combination from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke with the counter takedown but Leonov Jr avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Clarke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke stays in close to Leonov Jr's body and controls the position.
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Clarke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke is stalling in the full guard.
Leonov Jr wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Clarke stands up over Leonov Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov Jr keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Clarke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Clarke takes a swing at Leonov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Leonov Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Leonov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov Jr throws a series of punches but Clarke avoids them all with ease.
Vadim Leonov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Leonov Jr throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Clarke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonov Jr did well to prevent Clarke getting side control.
Leonov Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Clarke sits in half guard.
Clarke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Leonov Jr is looking to escape.
Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clarke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leonov Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Leonov Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Clarke trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov Jr misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov Jr misses the target.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Leonov Jr lands with a hook. Clarke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Leonov Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clarke. Clarke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Leonov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clarke's hands.#T3#
Leonov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonov Jr.
Clarke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonov Jr.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leonov Jr misses with a combination #TD2#
and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Clarke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clarke is keen to just control but Leonov Jr is a slippery customer.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Leonov Jr has hold of Clarke's hands but Clarke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Leonov Jr is trying to stand back up but Clarke is controlling him
Clarke stalling.
Leonov Jr pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leonov Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Leonov Jr shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonov Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Vadim Leonov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vadim Leonov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Leonov Jr misses.
Clarke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leonov Jr defends it well.
Leonov Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clarke staying out of range there.
Leonov Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov Jr feints a jab promting Clarke to slip. Leonov Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clarke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
Leonov Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonov Jr swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Leonov Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke throws a head kick but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Clarke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov Jr.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Leonov Jr throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Leonov Jr connects with a right hand. Clarke shakes it off.
Clarke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonov Jr is fending him off so far but Clarke persists. Nope, Leonov Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Vadim Leonov Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Leonov Jr.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov Jr moves away.
Leonov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Leonov Jr does no damage.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov Jr throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
Leonov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clarke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vadim Leonov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Clarke.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonov Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov Jr. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarke's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov Jr throws out the jab.
Leonov Jr lands a jab to Clarke's midsection.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov Jr. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonov Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leonov Jr lands a jab to Clarke's midsection.
A left lands for Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov Jr jabs Clarke right on the nose. Clarke blinks but takes it well.
Leonov Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Clarke's head back. #T3#
Leonov Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice combination there by Leonov Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping left.
Leonov Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Clarke's head.
Leonov Jr cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leonov Jr.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarke throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Leonov Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonov Jr throws a shot to the body.
Leonov Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clarke defending well as Leonov Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonov Jr but Leonov Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Leonov Jr avoids them all with ease.
Leonov Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonov Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Clarke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonov Jr won't be happy with that.
Clarke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mark Clarke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonov Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clarke is controlling him well.
Clarke scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke prevents Leonov Jr from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Leonov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov Jr, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Leonov Jr!
An out of breath Vadim Leonov Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Kyrylo cracks Clarke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kyrylo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clarke eats them both and turns towards Kyrylo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Kyrylo scores with a nice right hand.
Kyrylo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clarke misses with the combination.
Clarke misses with a combination #KD2#
and Kyrylo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Clarke! Kyrylo lets Clarke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kyrylo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clarke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke is aggressively charging in as Kyrylo backs up avoiding any damage. Kyrylo tosses out a jab and Clarke runs right into it face first! Clarke is out cold! Kyrylo dropped down on all fours and is barking in Clarke's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Kyrylo!
Jerome Kyrylo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Castagnoli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clarke looks to throw the jab but Castagnoli is out of range.
Castagnoli with a nice cross.
Clarke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castagnoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Castagnoli throws a counter combo.
Clarke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Clarke gets a double leg takedown into Castagnoli's guard.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castagnoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarke.
Clarke is fighting to break Castagnoli's control of his arms but Castagnoli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castagnoli is keeping the position for now.
Castagnoli wants to sweep here but Clarke controlling him for the moment.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Castagnoli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castagnoli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castagnoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Castagnoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Clarke has his hands on Castagnoli's head, controlling the position.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Castagnoli tries to pass.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Castagnoli from controlling successfully.
Clarke trying to control the position here. #T3#
Castagnoli advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Castagnoli swings around for an armbar but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castagnoli's guard.
Clarke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clarke throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
Castagnoli keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Castagnoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Clarke works over Castagnoli with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Castagnoli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clarke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clarke won't allow Castagnoli to sweep him here.
Castagnoli pulls Clarke in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke stands up over Castagnoli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke won't allow Castagnoli to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castagnoli lands a right hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clarke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Castagnoli - the referee stops the clock and Clarke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Castagnoli. Clarke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clarke throws a body kick that misses.
Castagnoli cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Castagnoli slips under a jab.
Clarke throws the kick towards the body but Castagnoli avoids it.
Castagnoli stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castagnoli avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Castagnoli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clarke blocks it well.
Castagnoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Castagnoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clarke momentarily.
Castagnoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clarke doesn't seem bothered though.
Castagnoli throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Castagnoli lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Castagnoli. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Castagnoli instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Castagnoli gets control of Clarke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castagnoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castagnoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Castagnoli looking for a triangle here. Clarke is fighting it but it looks tight! Castagnoli pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Clarke is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Claudio Castagnoli!
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Clarke misses with a straight left.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Clarke looking to score a takedown here. Balduino is defending well but Clarke drives through and ends up in Balduino's guard.#SUB2#
Balduino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balduino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Balduino's legs - danger averted.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Balduino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke trying to control but Balduino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balduino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Balduino's legs - danger averted.
Clarke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Balduino is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Clarke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Balduino is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balduino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balduino is keeping the position for now.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clarke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balduino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clarke's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Balduino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Balduino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clarke escapes and throws Balduino's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clarke scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Balduino can't do much from the bottom here.
Clarke cracks Balduino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balduino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clarke's best efforts.
Clarke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Balduino's head.
Balduino is looking to control Clarke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balduino avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balduino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clarke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balduino is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Clarke scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Balduino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Balduino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balduino trying to control from the bottom.
Clarke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balduino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clarke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarke is trying to control the action in half guard but Balduino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Balduino tries to bum rush Clarke with a series of wild strikes but Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balduino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarke.
Balduino misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Clarke looking to score a takedown here. Balduino is defending well but Clarke drives through and ends up in Balduino's guard.
Balduino has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Balduino looking for a guillotine here but Clarke defends easily.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Balduino keeps moving.
Balduino is trying to keep Clarke in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balduino is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balduino can do to turn this around?#T1#
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balduino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balduino has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Balduino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarke is aware though and is defending well.
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balduino keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balduino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Balduino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.#T2#
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Balduino has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Clarke trying to control but Balduino is working from the bottom.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Balduino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balduino manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Balduino's guard.
Clarke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Balduino is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Balduino working a defensive guard but Clarke passes into half guard.
Clarke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balduino keeps working.
Balduino wants to get back to full guard.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balduino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clarke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balduino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balduino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clarke scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Clarke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balduino is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Balduino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balduino wants to improve his position but Clarke is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balduino is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Balduino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Clarke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Balduino is trying to control but can't.
Balduino manages to get to full guard.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clarke postures up and lands a big shot to Balduino's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balduino is keeping the position for now.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke distracts Balduino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balduino keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Clarke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clarke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clarke wants to pass the guard but Balduino is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Balduino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Balduino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clarke has picked Balduino up and slammed him! Balduino can't keep hold of the triangle and Clarke manages to pass to side control!
Clarke trying to control the action but Balduino is working from the bottom.
Clarke working away.
Mark Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Balduino tries to buck Clarke off but Clarke is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Clarke stalls from top position.
Balduino prevents Clarke from moving into mount.
Clarke takes a little break here. Balduino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Clarke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balduino for as long as he can get away with.
Clarke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Balduino can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Balduino's face as Clarke controls the position.
Balduino tries to bench press Clarke off him but Clarke keeps the position.
Clarke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Clarke dives in and scores a takedown into Balduino's guard.#T4#
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Balduino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mark Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarke stands and throws Balduino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Balduino seems a little lost for a moment, as Clarke dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balduino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clarke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patricio Balduino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balduino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clarke off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clarke, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Clarke!
After the fight, Mark Clarke 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.

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Maan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clarke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clarke's coach down at Ludus Magnus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clarke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maan lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Maan catches Clarke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maan lands with a nice body punch.
Clarke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maan scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maan.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Maan with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Maan. Beautiful body shot.
Maan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clarke tries to move into range but Maan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarke in his tracks.
Maan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Clarke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clarke walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Good exchange - Maan coming out on top.
Jab by Maan.
Clarke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maan.
Maan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maan lands with a straight right. Clarke didn't see that one coming.
Maan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maan dips to his left and cracks Clarke with an uppercut!
Clarke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Maan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clarke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clarke walks into a left hand.
Clarke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clarke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maan tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Maan's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clarke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Maan.
Maan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maan scores with a nice strike.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Maan does it's job there.
Maan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maan cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clarke backs up against the cage.
Maan thuds his right hand into Clarke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maan lands with a nice body punch.
Maan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Maan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
That's time! Maan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clarke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maan clobbers Clarke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clarke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maan finds it's way round the side to connect with Clarke's head.
Maan lands a body shot.
Maan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Maan finds it's target.
Maan throws a series of strikes that have Clarke backpedaling.
A shot to the liver by Maan. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maan cracks Clarke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clarke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maan scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A jab lands there for Maan.
Maan lands a head shot.
Maan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Maan.
Maan connects with the punch.
Maan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maan throws a shot to the body.
Maan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maan throws a shot to the body.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Maan stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maan lands with a shot to the body.
Maan lands a body shot.
Maan jabs Clarke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Maan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maan works the jab nicely.#T3#
Maan scores with a hook.
Maan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clarke walks into a stiff left hand from Maan.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clarke. Clarke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clarke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maan has got the better of the exchanges.
Clarke walks into a jab.#ROC#Clarke is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Maan finish him?
Maan with a nice cross.
Clarke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maan scores with a body shot.
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.
Maan lands a jab to Clarke's midsection.
Maan tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Maan.
Maan scores with a hook to the body. Clarke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Maan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maan lands a nice shot to the body.
Maan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maan connects with a single shot there.
The Maan is winning the standup battle so far.
Maan lands with a cross.
Clarke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maan tests Clarke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clarke moves forwards but Maan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan lands a right hook to the body.
Clarke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A left lands for Maan.
Clarke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Maan.#KD#
Maan drops Clarke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clarke looks back up at him and smiles so Maan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maan punishes Clarke's body with a nice straight punch.
Maan lands with a right hand.
Maan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Maan lands a big uppercut and Clarke crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clarke looks OK. Maan waves Clarke back to his feet!
Maan throws a monster overhand right that drops Clarke! Maan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Maan!
A very excited looking The Maan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Mark Clarke spoke after the fight, saying 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Handerson scores with the left hand. Clarke knows he should have avoided that one.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Handerson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handerson with a jab.
Clarke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dave Handerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handerson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Handerson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handerson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Clarke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Handerson's guard.#T1##SUB#
Handerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Handerson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Handerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Handerson, not yet. #SUB#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Handerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Handerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clarke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Clarke content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Handerson is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handerson controls Clarke momentarily but Clarke frees himself.
Clarke has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handerson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Clarke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handerson throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
Handerson won't allow Clarke to sweep him here. #T3#
Handerson passes into half guard.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but Clarke defending well.
Clarke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handerson.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clarke to regain full guard.
Handerson is stalling in the full guard.
Handerson wants to get up but he can't break Clarke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Handerson preventing the sweep.
Handerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarke is keeping the position for now.
Handerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clarke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handerson forces his way into half guard.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clarke to regain full guard.
Handerson lands a couple of digs.
Handerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clarke's head.
Handerson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Handerson as he connects with a hook.
Handerson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Clarke drops his hands momentarily and Handerson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handerson lunges at Clarke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clarke's hand.
Handerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clarke on the side of the head.
Handerson dips to his left and cracks Clarke with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson throws out a powerful jab.
Clarke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handerson throws a jab when Clarke was well out of range.
And Clarke tries to counter it with a takedown but Handerson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Handerson connects with a body shot.
Clarke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handerson.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Handerson coming out on top.
Handerson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Handerson misses.
Clarke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Handerson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clarke has time to react.
Clarke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Handerson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
Handerson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Clarke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Handerson has Clarke pulled in close to control his posture.
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke pushes down on Handerson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Handerson trying to control but Clarke postures up.
Handerson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Handerson.
Clarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Handerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Handerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Handerson looking for a triangle here. Clarke is fighting it but it looks tight! Handerson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Clarke is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dave Handerson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mark Clarke had this to say: 'You beat me again... Well played. I wish you the best of luck in the future... However this is my final fight, thank you to everyone who supported me.. I want to pass the torch to Handerson. Good work brother.'.

Event: HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Manzine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clarke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manzine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Manzine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clarke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manzine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Manzine has wrist control.
Manzine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarke is controlling him.
Clarke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clarke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manzine for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manzine's head.#T1#
Clarke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clarke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manzine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clarke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Clarke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manzine is trying to defend but Clarke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manzine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Clarke trying to control the pace.
Clarke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clarke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clarke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clarke looks to land a strike but Manzine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clarke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Manzine has wrist control.
Clarke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manzine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Clarke controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manzine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Clarke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manzine napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Manzine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manzine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Clarke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Manzine!
Manzine taking a bit of punishment here - Clarke scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clarke cracks Manzine with a big right hand but Manzine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Clarke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clarke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Clarke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Clarke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Manzine tries to sprawl but Clarke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clarke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clarke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clarke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mark Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clarke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine is trying to stand.
Clarke is taking a breather. Manzine 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.
Clarke continues to hold on tight.#T1#
Clarke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manzine defending well though.
Manzine wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Manzine.
Manzine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Manzine. #TD#
Clarke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manzine did well to prevent Clarke getting side control.
Manzine has hold of Clarke's hands but Clarke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Clarke continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarke lands a nice short elbow.
Clarke lands with a punch from half guard.
Clarke not doing much here.
Manzine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Clarke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manzine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clarke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manzine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clarke controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.
Clarke winds up and cracks Manzine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manzine wants to get back to his feet.
Clarke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Manzine's hands, connecting with Manzine's forehead.
Clarke content to control rather than advance.
Clarke winds up and cracks Manzine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clarke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Clarke dominated that second round.
That's time! Clarke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Clarke shoots and misses
and Manzine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manzine loads up on a big right hand but Clarke slips the punch.#TD#
Clarke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manzine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clarke controlling the position.
Clarke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manzine can do to turn this around?#T1#
Manzine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Manzine some visible discomfort.
Clarke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manzine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
Clarke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mark Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clarke tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Clarke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Clarke.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Manzine leaves Clarke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taluli Manzine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Clarke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Manzine sneaks out the side door and pushes Clarke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Clarke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Clarke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manzine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Clarke looking to score a takedown here. Manzine is defending well but Clarke drives through and ends up in Manzine's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manzine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarke is controlling him.
Clarke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Clarke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clarke, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Clarke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dobrosavljevic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dobrosavljevic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dobrosavljevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dobrosavljevic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarke.
Dobrosavljevic is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarke throwing shots but Dobrosavljevic is blocking nicely.
Clarke thows a huge punch but Dobrosavljevic dodges it nicely.
Clarke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dobrosavljevic is looking to improve his position.
Clarke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clarke is nestled in close to Dobrosavljevic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clarke is nestled in close to Dobrosavljevic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarke is pressing down on Dobrosavljevic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dobrosavljevic is holding on for now. #T1#
Clarke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clarke lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dobrosavljevic quite badly. Dobrosavljevic pulls Clarke in close trying to recover. Clarke postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dobrosavljevic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dobrosavljevic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 22:Sage vs Thompson 2
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Handerson lands a nice shot to the body.
Handerson lands an overhand right.
Clarke with a poor takedown
and Handerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke shoots and misses
and Handerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Handerson enables Clarke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Handerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Handerson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Clarke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Handerson's body to avoid the submission. Handerson has instead reached around Clarke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Handerson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Handerson!
A very excited looking Dave Handerson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Peramaki.
Micco Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Peramaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
Clarke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peramaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarke walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peramaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Clarke needs to keep his hands up - Peramaki had a free shot at his head there.
Peramaki misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Clarke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peramaki's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke stands up over Peramaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clarke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peramaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Clarke trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clarke passes into half guard.
Peramaki gets full guard.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clarke scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Clarke landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Clarke has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clarke works over Peramaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke cracks Peramaki with a solid left hand.
Clarke distracts Peramaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Peramaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarke controls the pace.
Clarke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clarke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peramaki tries to roll over but Clarke keeps him under control.
Clarke is controlling the pace. #T4#
Clarke slips a nice elbow through Peramaki's hands, connecting with Peramaki's forehead.
Clarke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clarke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clarke lands with a punch from half guard.
Clarke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peramaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Peramaki is rocked!
Clarke lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Peramaki quite badly. Peramaki pulls Clarke in close trying to recover. Clarke postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Peramaki on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Peramaki doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
A relieved looking Mark Clarke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Jones wants to clinch up but Clarke keeps it at a distance.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Clarke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarke paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Clarke.#TD2#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Clarke postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Clarke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clarke stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Clarke scores with punches from side control.
Clarke takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Clarke cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Clarke scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looks winded!
A big shot lands for Clarke! That's hurt Jones! Will he recover? Clarke fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Billy Jones had this to say: 'Can't wait to eat, this weight cutting business sucks. '.

Event: WFC 7: Faraon vs Chaize
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Bora darts in looking for a takedown but Clarke gets double underhooks and turns Bora into the cage.
Clarke wants to take the fight to the mat but Bora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bora is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clarke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bora to the mat. Bora regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Bora wriggles free and stands up.
Orduoronartai Bora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bora thows a body kick. Clarke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clarke slaps away a takedown attempt from Bora, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clarke with the counter takedown but Bora avoids it easily.
Clarke drops his hands momentarily and Bora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clarke loads up on a big right hand but Bora slips the punch.
Bora throws a big counter combination but Clarke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##TD2#
Clarke gets a takedown into half guard.
Clarke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bora with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Bora's head.
Clarke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Orduoronartai Bora has been cut.
Clarke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarke lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Clarke there. #CUT2#Orduoronartai Bora's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orduoronartai Bora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Clarke!
A victorious Mark Clarke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC 6: Ichirou vs Greydorian
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Morozov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morozov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morozov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Clarke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Morozov is rocked!
Clarke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morozov is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke gets to his feet and stands over Morozov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Morozov felt that one! Clarke unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Morozov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
After winning the bout, Mark Clarke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Halme tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Clarke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clarke.
Clarke scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Tony Halme has been cut.
Halme has momentary wrist control but Clarke slips an elbow through the middle.
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Halme is rocked!#CUT2#Tony Halme's cut is getting worse.
Clarke throwing strikes from guard but Halme blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke works over Halme with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#Jeez, Tony Halme's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Halme's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Clarke!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'Pure luck..'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2022

#R1#
Negri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarke sprawls well. Clarke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Negri gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Negri sprawls and moves away.
Clarke swats away the attempt to clinch by Negri.
Negri has a takedown stuffed.
Clarke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clarke is fending him off so far but Negri persists. Nope, Clarke circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarke feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toff Negri.
Negri shoots for a takedown but Clarke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Negri has Clarke up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##TD#
Clarke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Negri is trying to keep an underhook but Clarke manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarke in particular looking to stall.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Negri's head.
Clarke is nestled in close to Negri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Negri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarke controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Clarke. #CUT#It looks like Toff Negri has been cut.
Negri is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clarke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Negri looks winded!
Clarke controlling from mount.
Clarke lands with some strikes.
Clarke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
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!
Clarke postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Negri out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Clarke goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Snodgrass lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Snodgrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Clarke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snodgrass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snodgrass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke looks winded!
Snodgrass connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Clarke! He's out on his feet! Snodgrass rushes in and drops Clarke with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johan Snodgrass!

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