PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Levy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark's entrance music is All Fired Up. A fine choice. Levy has chosen Ozzy Osbourne - mr.Crowley as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Clark
vs
Levy

186 cm
21
178 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

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Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Levy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Clark misses
letting Levy counter with a right hand.
Levy walks into a straight right hand from Clark.

It looks like Scott Levy has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Levy or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark which made him look bad.

Levy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levy lands a nice short elbow.
Levy is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Levy has control of the leg.
Levy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
Levy trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Levy prevents Clark from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levy is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
Levy thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Levy controlling the action here.
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levy's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levy wants to control his opponent's hands but Clark gets his hands free.
Levy turns into Clark and is now in his guard.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levy lands a couple of digs.
Levy chips away with some ground and pound.
Levy throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levy postures up and lands a big shot to Clark's brow.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levy.
Levy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levy is one step ahead there.
Clark working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Levy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clark dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levy working a defensive guard here.
Clark wants to stand and escape but instead Levy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Levy controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levy throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark is trying to control the position but Levy postures up.
Levy wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Levy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Levy throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Levy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Levy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab, jab by Levy - just one landing.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Levy.
Clark moves out of range as Levy strikes.
Levy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Levy.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Levy misses with a wild body shot.
Clark connects with a crisp jab.
Levy throws a big shot that misses.
Levy scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Levy throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Levy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Levy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but Levy avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levy. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Levy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Levy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Levy.
Levy throws a leg kick but Clark moved away.
Levy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levy. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Levy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Nice uppercut there from Levy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Levy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levy showed some decent athleticism there.
Clark wants to sweep but Levy has passed to side control!
Clark is looking for a sweep.
Clark is not content to let Levy control the position.
Clark prevents Levy from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Levy cracks Clark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clark tries to buck Levy off but Levy is having none of it.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Levy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Levy swings around for an armbar but Clark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Levy's guard.
Levy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Levy throwing strikes but missing.
Levy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levy trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levy throwing strikes but missing.
Levy with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Levy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Levy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Levy finds it's way through Clark's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Levy.
Levy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Levy stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark lands a front kick.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Levy moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Levy is just out of range.
Scott Levy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Levy looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Levy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Levy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Levy misses
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Levy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but Levy avoids it.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Levy moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
Levy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Levy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clark rather than just go for the knockout.
Levy is looking to land body kicks.
Levy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Levy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark connects with the punch.
Levy misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Clark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Levy if he has to take too many more of those.
Clark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Levy if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Levy.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Levy throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Levy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Levy is rocked!
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Levy.
Levy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eddie Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Levy.
Levy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Levy momentarily.
Levy is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Levy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Levy seems to have recovered his senses.
Levy avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Levy moves away and avoids it.
Clark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eddie Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Levy scores with a jab. Clark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Levy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levy, as that shot connected.
Levy throws a sloppy body shot
and Clark counters with a leg kick.
Levy throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Levy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Levy throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Levy lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark throws a push kick but Levy slaps the foot to one side.
Clark throws a good cross that connects.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levy defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.

Levy feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Levy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Levy is fighting to break Clark's control of his arms but Clark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levy wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Clark clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Levy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Clark stuffs the takedown.
Levy stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levy throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Levy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark throws a solid leg kick but Levy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clark.
Levy lands a slapping body shot.
Levy throws a leg kick but Clark checks it.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Levy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Levy loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Levy shoots in.
Levy lands a slapping body shot.
Levy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
Levy throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Levy is out of range.
Clark lands a head kick. Levy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Levy's sensitive parts.
Levy throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Levy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
Levy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clark throws a head kick but Levy moves out of range.
Clark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Levy takes one to the side of the head.

That has opened up Scott Levy's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Levy cracks Clark with an open hand slap.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Levy's sensitive parts.
Clark blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Clark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Levy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Levy.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Levy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Levy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Clark thows a body kick. Levy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark fakes the leg kick and cracks Levy in the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark blocks a head kick by Levy.
Levy throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Levy only half commits.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Levy tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Levy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Levy.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The cut above Scott Levy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Levy's leg but Levy calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levy, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levy throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Levy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Levy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clark.
Clark throws a chopping leg kick but Levy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Levy looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Levy.
Levy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark looks for the body kick but Levy saw that one coming.
Clark scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levy.
Levy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clark counters with a thumping low kick.
Levy misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Clark had his way with Scott Levy in that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Levy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Clark.
Clark slips under a jab from Levy.

Clark lands a big head kick that sends Levy tumbling to the mat! Clark takes a step backwards and waves Levy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Levy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark tries to land a leg kick but Levy saw it coming and moves away.
Clark throws a head kick that misses
and Levy counters with a nice uppercut.
Levy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Levy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Levy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Clark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levy. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Eddie Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Levy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
Clark lands a big head kick that sends Levy to the canvas! Clark follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Clark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.