PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Clark (ranked 6364 p4p, 4241 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 171 p4p, 115 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clark
vs
Fox

183 cm
30
177
12 - 10 - 0

170 cm
31
168
12 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
Clark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clark is out of range and Fox settles back down.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Clark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fox sprawls well initially but Clark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clark winds up and cracks Fox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
Fox tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
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 thows a huge punch but Fox dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is concentrating on defense, preventing Clark from advancing position.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox is trying to control but can't.
Clark thows a huge punch but Fox dodges it nicely.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fox keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Clark has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark looks to land a strike but Fox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark lands a couple of elbows.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark throws a strike but Fox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Clark has a closed guard, preventing Fox from standing up.
Clark 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Clark has his foot on Fox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fox works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.

Clark looking for subs off his back but Fox has passed one foot through into half guard.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fox wants to stand up but Clark is controlling the position.
Fox prevents Clark from improving his position.

Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fox pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fox wants to stand up but Clark has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Clark actively working from the bottom here.
Fox tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clark controls his leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clark controls his leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
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 Wesley Clark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fox in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox lands a head kick. Clark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Fox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
Fox wants to counter with a clinch but Clark pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fails with the takedown.
As Clark backs off Fox throws a huge counter combo but Clark manages to avoid it all.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fox throws a head kick that misses.
Jack Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fox.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.

Clark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fox defending well though.
Clark looks to land a strike but Fox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark throws a strike but Fox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Clark isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fox stacks Clark on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fox!
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to stand but Clark is controlling his head.
Clark tries to buck Fox off but Fox is having none of it.
Clark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wesley Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark thows a huge punch but Fox dodges it nicely.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fox to regain full guard.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Fox has wrist control.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Fox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Fox!

Fox wants to stand but Clark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox wants to stand but Clark is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Clark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Fox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Fox as the two fighters clinch.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Clark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox works Clark's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark with a poor takedown

and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fox to keep the fight standing.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fox has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Fox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Fox digs a right hand into Clark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clark's gas tank.
Clark tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fox tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clark fails to pull guard.
Clark tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Fox gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Fox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Fox has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clark prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Fox can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fox tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Fox with a knee to the head.
Fox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fox tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fox tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark prevents a body shot from Fox.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Clark tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clark tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jack Fox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Fox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Fox.
Clark fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.

Clark manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fox wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.

Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Clark has his foot on Fox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fox works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Clark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fox passes into half guard.

Clark looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fox pushes past his half guard into mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fox!
After winning the bout, Jack Fox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.