PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzevad Poturak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poturak has chosen Janičar as his entrance music. The key to victory for Joe Clark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Clark
vs
Poturak

190 cm
24
210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dzevad Poturak!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poturak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Poturak is working for a guillotine from mount but Clark frees his head quite easily.
Clark is trying to escape the mount.
Poturak wants to control the pace but Clark is squirming around nicely.
Clark tries to hold on but Poturak pushes him away.

Poturak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clark tries to hold on but Poturak pushes him away.

Poturak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poturak avoids the attempt from Clark to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poturak looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Poturak has control of Clark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poturak fails to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Poturak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clark is now in Poturak's guard. A big mistake from Poturak there, giving up the dominant position!
Poturak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clark!
Poturak tries to control but Clark wriggling away.

Poturak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clark is now in Poturak's guard. A big mistake from Poturak there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poturak looking for subs off his back but Clark has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Poturak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poturak trying to control but Clark postures up.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Poturak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poturak manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Poturak controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.

Poturak has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poturak's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poturak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Poturak wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
Poturak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dzevad Poturak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poturak.
Poturak looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.

Poturak gets the takedown into side control.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.

Poturak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clark wants to control but Poturak postures up.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.

Poturak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poturak but great work by Clark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poturak is looking for a sweep.
Clark controls the position.
Poturak is looking for a sweep.
Poturak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poturak is breathing heavily.
Clark slows the pace down.
Poturak is trying to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clark misses with an uppercut.

That's two 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.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark misses with the combination.
Joe Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poturak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.

Poturak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Poturak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poturak trying to control from Clark's half guard. Clark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Poturak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clark is pulling down on Poturak's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poturak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poturak, into his guard.
Poturak can't keep his opponent in guard - Clark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Poturak actively working from the bottom here.

Poturak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
Poturak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poturak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poturak is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Poturak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Poturak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clark has escaped and now he's on top!

Poturak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clark escapes and throws Poturak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Clark will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poturak slips under a jab.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Poturak is just out of range.

Poturak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Poturak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clark!
Clark wants to control but Poturak is keeping him busy.
Poturak struggling a bit here.
Poturak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poturak is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark happy to just control the position for now.
Poturak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clark off and has taken his back!

Clark defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Poturak working for the choke.

Poturak is looking for the choke from the back position but Clark is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poturak doesn't have the hooks in and Clark manages to turn into his guard.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clark tries to stand but Poturak is controlling from the bottom.

Poturak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clark uses it to pass to side control.

Clark stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Poturak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Poturak shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a combination. Poturak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poturak shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Poturak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark lands with an overhand left.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Poturak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poturak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzevad Poturak.
Poturak fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Poturak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Poturak's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Poturak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Poturak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Clark clinches.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poturak is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clark leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Clark clearly takes 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.

Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poturak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poturak somewhat.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Poturak is just out of range.
Clark scores with the left hand. Poturak knows he should have avoided that one.
Clark tries to clinch up but Poturak circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poturak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poturak.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzevad Poturak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poturak is defended easily by Clark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poturak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Poturak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poturak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poturak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poturak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poturak.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Poturak with an uppercut!
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark tests Poturak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poturak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poturak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Poturak shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poturak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Poturak with that takedown attempt.
Clark throws a right and a left that Poturak avoids nicely.
Clark lands a jab to Poturak's midsection.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Poturak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Poturak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Poturak backpedaling.
Poturak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Poturak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Poturak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark takes a swing at Poturak's ribcage but misses.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Clark misses with a body punch

so Poturak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poturak wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.

Poturak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poturak has Clark in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Clark had his way with Dzevad Poturak in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Clark scores with a jab.
Poturak shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poturak ducks under a wild hook from Clark.

Poturak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clark has control of Poturak's left arm, preventing Poturak from doing any damage.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Poturak from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poturak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poturak trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poturak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clark has escaped and now he's on top!
Poturak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Clark looking to pass the guard.

Poturak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clark passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poturak tries to improve position but can't.
Clark trying to control the position but Poturak is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poturak is looking for a sweep.
Poturak regains half guard.

Clark stands up from half guard.
Poturak dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Poturak slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark throws a hook but Poturak avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Poturak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws a series of punches but Poturak moves out of range.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark cracks Poturak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poturak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzevad Poturak.
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poturak scores with a shot to the body.
Poturak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Poturak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Poturak.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dzevad Poturak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark throws a shot from downtown. Poturak moves away and avoids it.
Poturak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Poturak scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Poturak defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Clark!
Joe Clark retains his light heavyweight title!