Neo League 026 - Exhibition: Clark vs Benimaru

Description: This was an exhibition (as in, not playing for points) match between Clark and Benimaru. Clark got a little Solid Snake towards the end of it, but Benimaru won out in the end. (Winner: Benimaru)



Ladies and Gentlemen, it's yet another one of those wacky, exhibition matches. In normal circumstances, Benimaru Nikaido isn't even interested in taking part of such 'small fry' events, but it's imperative that these kinds of matches happen before the big events.. Or.. Something.
Well that, and the model had been in a bit of a tight spot as of late, trying to figure out why he's been doing so poorly against Kyo.
At the shrine, there's a good crowd of people about to see their blonde hero fight on this chilly day at the shrine, the announcer introducing the two fighters. First Clark, the Ikari maniacs giving him a respectable roar of apporoval, and then Nikaido, followed by a shrieking of fangirls.
The blonde, dressed in a red and orange half-sweater with a matching scarf, and dark blue-jeans walks to the center of the cleared out area, waving to the crowd before looking interestedly to his opponent. The face is familiar, but he can't remember fighting Clark before.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru has started a fight here.

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Benimaru         0/-------/-------|


Well, as much as Benimaru didn't like 'small fry' fights, Clark didn't like getting his ass kicked. But exhibition matches were indeed important. Not only would the fighters learn more about each other's fighting styles, which might be useful for a later time, it was just good for exercise and keeping skills sharp. Not to mention, fans loved the fights! The big man doesn't really make much motion as he's cheered for, though his opponent gets a slight reaction in the form of a cocked eyebrow. Odd appearance, though he had a lot of female fans. Strange. But he also knew Benimaru was stronger than him.
Clark begins to slip into his fighting stance, but then stops a half moment, before he suddenly calls: "Let's make it look good!" Yeah. Fighting was also -fun-. Couldn't forget that. The Ikari then adopts his fighting position once again, feet planted straight, arms outstretched in front of him, hands open and palms facing out. He may not have much chance of winning, but this would be educational, one way or another. As the bell is rung, and a League official shouts the universal signal for 'begin throwing fists' (Fight!), Clark tenses... but doesn't move. Like against most strong opponents, you needed to take things carefully and slow. So for now, he simply watches Benimaru. ...The guy couldn't just be -all- half-sweaters and apparently good looks!

COMBATSYS: Clark has joined the fight here.

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Clark            0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0         Benimaru


COMBATSYS: Clark focuses on his next action.

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Clark            0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0         Benimaru


Benimaru blinks in suprise at first to Clark, and then he chuckles a little in amusement.. It seems like the Ikari Warrior said the right thing, as he nods his head, "Lets make it beautiful," he replies in agreement, and shifts into his own stance, fists raised almost like cat-paws toward his chin, in a fairly common kick-boxing stance. He doesn't waste much time, the model rushing quickly toward his opponent and reaches out to try and grab his shoulders. Should he get that hold, a knee is shot up, followed by a second knee, "Hup! Hah!"

COMBATSYS: Clark interrupts Catch and Shoot from Benimaru with Fast Throw.
-* CRITICAL HIT! *-

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Clark            0/-------/-------|-------\-------\0         Benimaru


As the attack comes, Clark is ready for it. Almost too ready, really. Watching the man's footwork, his motions, the Ikari is able to read it perfectly, so much so that as the first knee is lifted to strike at Clark, he simply moves his hand down to intercept it, and then his left hand comes about to grab the collar of Beni's sweater, and then up and over the broomheaded man goes in a sort of suplex that normally wouldn't be very damaging due to the positions... but apparently, Clark manages to get it just right, and slams the kickboxer down into the ground roughly. The grappler is then up again, leaving Beni on the floor as he tries to skip out of the way from any immediate counter attacks. There's no smirk of victory from him, no outward sign of being smug, he simply keeps his eyes locked onto Benimaru from behind his dark shades, and waits for another attack.

Benimaru one moment is standing, the next flat on his back from the more experienced grapplers technique. He's not even exactly sure what happened, but with an 'oof!' before contact, he suddenly rolls onto his stomach and jumps to his feet, the suprise and confusion quite evident in his features. But it doesn't stun him for much longer, "Not bad," as he then presses on again, this time looking to put the grappler in his game again with another technique; he crouches a bit to try and get his arms about Clarks waist. If he can, Clark is suddenly hefted upward and back down on the ground hard, shoulder first, "HEYA!"

COMBATSYS: Benimaru successfully hits Clark with Front Suplex.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|==-----\-------\0         Benimaru


And that's why you never look smug after pulling something off damn well, unless you absolutely know you can get away with it. In Clark's case, he sure couldn't, since Benimaru is back up again and charging him. Clark tries to duck out of the arms' grasp, but that proves to be a bad choice, given the angle of the attack. And for his efforts, he's actually lifted into the air, then slammed on home on his shoulders, causing a sharp grunt of pain. Man, he was right! This kid was no joke. Before he can fall, however, Clark kips his feet and rolls slightly into a crouch. He'll then rise while tossing his fist out... rather fast, actually, in a sharp uppercut. Oddly, though, as he does this, his fist suddenly ignites in what can only be described as a blue flaming aura, and a big one at that, all aimed straight for Beni's exposed torso.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru blocks Clark's Vulcan Punch.

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Clark            0/-------/--=====|===----\-------\0         Benimaru


Benimaru almost seems a little disappointed; the suplex was sort of a challenge, trying to 'out-grapple' the grappler there, but alas. He'll just have to take the moral victory there, a coy smile curling on the models lips this time, "Tsk, maybe next time," he murmurs to Clark, shifting then into a slightly crouched defensive position, fists tightly pressed togeather to take the brunt of the attack and redirect it away from him, pushes slightly back from the small explosion, "Nnph," he's immedietly on the offensive again though, his right hand drawing back and then with a heavier grunt, looks to slug Clark right in the gut.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru successfully hits Clark with Medium Punch.

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Clark            0/-------/=======|===----\-------\0         Benimaru


Ah... he hadn't been in a good old fashioned reversal fight in awhile, and didn't honestly think Beni for the grappling type, given his fighting position. So, no, no good ol' fashioned pro wrestler moves here, just yet. Speaking of things not quite expected, his punch is blocked rather well, which halts his upward momentum a little. Footing shaky, it's too difficult to dodge the punch, so... it does as intended, and catches Clark right in the breadbasket, earning a loud 'oof!' from the bigger man. Not yet out for the count, his hand snaps down for Beni's own, hopefully before he can pull it on back, and if all goes right and well, Clark will grab the hand by the wrist, lift it, then spin it in a kind of armlock, pull on it, then simply shoulder toss the broomheaded man.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru dodges Clark's Medium Throw.

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Clark            0/-------/=======|===----\-------\0         Benimaru


Benimaru isn't a full on grappler, no, but as Clark could probably see, the man's got some decent holds in his arsenal. The models arm draws back suprisingly quick, or perhaps Clark was just too stunned by the blow to reach his arm in time, as a result grabbing at nothing. This one clearly not a move in shootfighting, but the model's feeling rather cocky, this time he reaches for the other man again to get him in a headlock. And if he can, there's a quick punch to the mans head before he leaps forward to smash Clark into the pavement. A good old fashioned bulldog, but lets face it, that's not really a move Benimaru can make look very good.

COMBATSYS: Clark fails to interrupt Medium Throw from Benimaru with Super Argentine Backbreaker.

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Clark            1/-----==/=======|===----\-------\0         Benimaru


This time, Clark actually decides to give Beni what he wants! As he notices where the attack is going, Clark's feet shift to get a wider stance as Beni headlocks him... and it might've been that knock to the head first, or simply things moving too fast, but the idea was to try and catch Beni, then throw him into the air... but needless to say, as Clark is deposited onto the ground headfirst, something went wrong. As such, the bigger Ikari seems to lie there a moment, dazed and somewhat cofused as to what he did wrong, though managing to get to his hands and feet, shaking his head slowly. "A... augh..."

Benimaru could tell Clark was trying for /something/, but what exactly was the question. A question that the model actually didn't really want to know the answer to, so moving on..
Benimaru scuffs his shoes a bit as he gets back up and turns around, fists raised to anticipate another attack. And seeing the man down, he doesn't show much mercy and continues his assault, granted it's a faster one this time as he tries to lock up with Clark in a reverse headlock as he stands, and with a strong grunt, snaps back quickly to heft the big man into the air and onto the ground again. Snap suplex.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru successfully hits Clark with Quick Throw.

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Clark            1/---====/=======|====---\-------\0         Benimaru


Indeed, he's a bit too slow to get out of such a fast attack, even if he realizes it's coming as he stands up. He's reintroduced to his friend, the ground with a grunt, though instead of getting up the slow way, he begins to roll away from Beni, and then pushes himself up and back onto his feet quickly, sliding around to face the mighty broom one. There, the big Ikari gets into his fighting stance, though... he seems torn a bit as to what to do next. He'd barely hurt Beni, it was true. But... well. Maybe he had to take this slow again. He was getting sucked up into a tempo he couldn't match. So Clark takes it easy again, motioning to his opponent with one hand, while he more or less stays still once more, seeming to focus his energies for his next attack. Yeah, he had something in mind, alright... it was just a matter of getting past Benimaru's guard.

COMBATSYS: Clark focuses on his next action.

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Clark            1/---====/=======|====---\-------\0         Benimaru


And so Clark pauses a bit.. Benimaru could.. Respect that, though it took a little away from his own little form of taunting, eyebrows raised in curiosity- What could it be that Clark's going to do?
The model mulls on it for a moment, and then decides just to forget about it, he'll do something really wild for the crowd now! Sprinting forward once more, it looks like he's going to run right by the Ikari Warrior; his arm slinks out at the last minute and gets behind for a cuddly hug.
Though that's not true, rather, it's not a hug for long as with a grunt he arches backward and hefts his opponent for another suplex, slamming him down shoulder first. But he doesn't break the hold, moving slowly to stand up and deliver a second ground jarring suplex, "Hyaah!"

COMBATSYS: Clark fails to interrupt Strong Throw from Benimaru with Running Pirate.
- Power hit! -

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Clark            0/-------/---====|====---\-------\0         Benimaru


He'd focused. Waited for just exactly the right time. He hadn't tried to dodge, even as he felt himself being set up for a suplex. And the perfect moment for his attack had come... and then he found himself not quite so able to do it. Focusing TOO hard, maybe, and having missed Benimaru's intention of not just suplexing him once, but twice. The second one was what got him, because he certainly wasn't expecting to be lifted up for a second time, rather than just suplexed once and let go. The first attack is met with a loud grunt emitted through grit teeth, and Clark had begun to move for his attack... and then, behold, he was suplexed again, causing a yell of pain as he is slammed down once more. That'll take a bit to get recovered from, so the big Ikari just lies there on his back for now, panting.

Benimaru.. again seems disappointed, baby-blue eyes looking down to the more or less quiet fighter with a light shake of his head. Either his mind games had been working a lot better than he had planned, or he's just having a really bad day. He doesn't say anything about it though, and just decides to try to finish things off right then and there. With a bang, at that. His hand clenches into a fist, raised in the air and slender bolts of electricity circle his form, blue eyes widening as he crouches a bit and is suddenly standing behind Clark, the slender bolts still dancing about where he last stood.
He snaps his fingers, and the bolts join togeather, and attempt to shoot through Clark like a spear, giving him an extremely nasty, but very sparkly, shock, "Ja na. o/~"

COMBATSYS: Clark dodges Benimaru's Denei Spark.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|====---\-------\0         Benimaru


He makes it to his feet in time to actually see Benimaru in front of him... for the barest of seconds, before suddenly Beni is GONE. Though, Clark could still feel the man's presence, now behind him. Eyes widening in surprise, there's only one thing he can honestly think to do right now. And that's to get the hell out of dodge. But you see, he doesn't precisely do it in the way you'd think. Suddenly crouching, he focuses all of his effort into simply jumping upwards, kicking his feet up hard in order to flip backwards, and indeed, the slender bolts of lightning lance straight through where he was, even passing just near him... but not managing to do too much to him. This earns an appreciative 'Oooh!' for the big Ikari, because the crowd honestly wasn't expecting this! But Clark's not done yet. Spreading his arms wide, he goes for the only attack he can think of at this moment. That's right. A bodyslam, given that he's now over the broomhaired man. "Ossu!" He shouts, and simply lets gravity do its thing. Hopefully ontop of Beni.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru fails to interrupt Fierce Punch from Clark with Iai Geri.

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Clark            0/-------/--=====|=====--\-------\0         Benimaru


And speaking of the unlikely happening.. Benimaru is astonished by Clarks athleticism, the lightningbolts slamming right back at the model, but simply dances about his form again, being the conductor and all, and he looks upward, "... Well I'll be," he replies, huffing a little, hand raised to his chest. The model then takes another chance, looking to strike in mid-set-up, but Clark picks the man up like he were just a ragdoll, much quicker than Benimaru had anticipated. He slams onto the ground with a groan, arching his back a little as he favors the small of his back, "Aaaa, dammit.."

At this point, Clark is running on pure combat high and adrenaline, really. He's hella beat up, and he's starting to get tired, as well, though he still had some vigor left in him. And the bodyslam he had done onto his opponent was almost relaxing, even, given that he barely did anything. But he also knew, if he was going to win, he was going to have to move fast to follow up on his lead. Maybe he'd win, maybe not, but he certainly wasn't going to just stop. The grappler lurches to his feet and then jumps back a little, though the pause is only brief. As soon as Beni starts to rise again, Clark launches forward with a series of swift attacks that seem to have no pause between them. A barrage, more or less. If everything connects, Beni will find an elbow slamming into the small of his back, followed by a spinning hammer fist to his side, and finally, for lack of a better term, a donkey punch to the back of the head.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru blocks Clark's Gatling Attack.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|======-\-------\0         Benimaru


Benimaru's breathing is a little heavier now; and this time he doesn't take any desperate chances. He figures Clark at this point is just a charging bull; and while in most circumstances he could play on that, he's busy recovering from his own big gamble. Fists snapping up again, he deals with each blow fairly quickly, brushing the punches aside and full-on blocking the last. He then goes for a quick jab to the Ikaris face. And should that connect, what should hopefully be a finishing blow is a tagged on knee to the mans gut, "Hoof!"

COMBATSYS: Clark dodges Benimaru's Jab Punch.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|======-\-------\0         Benimaru


Yes, charging bull. Not exactly something you'd really describe Clark as, perhaps, on a normal basis, but right now he was really just seeking to do as much damage as he can before his energy really does give out. Perhaps the adrenaline was doing it, because as the kick boxer moves to follow up Clark's attack with his own counter, Clark simply does a skillful sidestep, the jab soaring past his shoulder, and before the knee can even be brought up, he's in motion to inflict more damage on Benimaru by aiming a punch for his opponent's midsection again, and immediately will follow it up by planting that same hand against Beni's middle, his other hand on the back of his head, and then simply inverting the man's position and leaving him to fall to the ground, should it all connect.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru blocks Clark's Combo Throw.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|=======\-------\0         Benimaru


This guy's been eating his spinach! And things could get bad quickly if Benimaru doesn't get his act togeather soon. With a little effort he takes on the big mans assault, guarding his mid-section and blocking the strikes that follow with very quick movements of his hands. The final throw is avoided completely and he sprints backward, backflips and then slouches a bit, taking a moment to catch his breath, ".. rgh.."

COMBATSYS: Benimaru takes a breather.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|=======\-------\0         Benimaru


He was... resting? Well, that wasn't any good. This guy seemed to like blocking quite a bit, though, which was kind of unnerving. He'd feel better if he were actually dodging instead. ...He wasn't quite sure why, but that was fatigue for you. Pausing a moment himself, Clark briefly removes his black cap in order to wipe his forearm across his brow, then settles the cap back on. No sooner is that done, than the big man launches forward again, not intent on letting Benimaru rest his wounds away. No fancy tricks here, he simply aims to skid to a halt just before reaching his opponent, and then throwing the momentum and his own strength behind a punch, aiming for Benimaru's face.

COMBATSYS: Benimaru dodges Clark's Fierce Punch.

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Clark            0/-------/---====|=======\-------\0         Benimaru


Feel better, Clark? Though what the Ikari warrior may not have realized was that while he was in a more laxed position, little sparks were dancing around his fingertips- A little jump-start per se, and he seriously had no intention of actually letting Clark nail him with a blow to the face. No thanks, really. The haymaker blow is evaded with a very low crouch, the fist barely even touching his hair, and then..
Benimaru smiles again. He was starting to feel better now, and not a moment too soon, he snaps a kick at Clarks legs hopefully making him stagger a little, and if it hits cleanly, it's followed by a strong uppercut, "HEYA!"

COMBATSYS: Benimaru successfully hits Clark with Medium Punch.

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Clark            0/-------/-======|=======\-------\0         Benimaru


The punch goes wild, and Clark's left trying to recover from a strong punch that he put a lot of force behind. Skidding to a halt, he's simply too late to avoid as Benimaru snaps a kick out, and then follows it up with a solid punch, both landing quite solidly, with a *biff* and an *oof!* accompanying it from the bigger man. His head snaps back, and he stumbles backwards a little bit... sways... but manages to stay on his feet. If only because now he's charging at Benimaru, and just as he reaches the other man, he puts the last of his strength into a running drop kick, again aiming to muss up the pretty boy's face. Whether it hits or not, once Clark lands on the ground, he'll roll onto his back and pant wearily, spent, and probably not going to get up for a short bit. At least. Ow.

COMBATSYS: Clark can no longer fight.

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Benimaru         0/-------/=======|


COMBATSYS: Benimaru interrupts Stomping Kick from Clark with Front Suplex.

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Benimaru         1/-----==/=======|


And Clark rushes in for the dropkick, and the model goes in for a chance, just to be stupid. And it pays off! Benimaru leaps upward, the dropkick actually hitting him in the chest and he twists to the side, but with the momentum he grabs at Clarks waist again. In a complete disregaurd to momentum and gravity, the model twists around and slams the Ikari down on the ground.
The crowd goes nuts! Fun is had by all. The end.

Log created by Clark, and last modified on 09:11:18 02/25/2007.