PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Clark
vs
Stefanovic

182 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

IniTech Nutrition

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Clark.

Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Clark tries to tie him up.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Clark pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark trying to control the position but instead, Stefanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clark into the ropes.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Boyd Clark has been cut.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefanovic has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Clark tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.

Clark is rocked!
Stefanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanovic avoids it.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Clark in his tracks for a moment.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Clark is trying to push Stefanovic away but Stefanovic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Clark blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Clark.
Stefanovic blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanovic blocks with his arms.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Clark back against the ropes.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Clark is pressed against the ropes. Stefanovic pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Clark! Two more big strikes from Stefanovic and Clark crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Stefanovic!