PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between C G Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and raizo the mantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

G Stark
vs
the mantis

180 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, C G Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, raizo the mantis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the mantis is looking to clinch.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
the mantis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
the mantis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark throws a hook to the side of the mantis's head but the mantis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from the mantis.
Stark throws a series of punches but the mantis avoids them all with ease.
the mantis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
C G Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Stark.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on the mantis's shoulder, as the mantis tries to avoid the shot.
the mantis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Stark blocks the leg kick.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
the mantis tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
the mantis throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from the mantis.
A big left from Stark misses.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark scores with a jab.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. the mantis moves away and avoids it.
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the mantis dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but the mantis circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before the mantis has time to react.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark swings for the body but the mantis moves out of range.
the mantis connects with the punch.
A jab from Stark misses.
the mantis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
the mantis is looking to clinch.
Stark throws a good cross that connects.
the mantis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by the mantis.

It looks like C G Stark has been cut.
the mantis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the mantis.
the mantis staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the mantis throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but the mantis was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but the mantis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
the mantis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Stark.
Nice defenses there by the mantis.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
the mantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the mantis ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
the mantis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a jab when the mantis was well out of range.
Stark misses with an uppercut. the mantis saw that one coming.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by the mantis.
the mantis walks into a left hand.
the mantis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark tests the mantis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the mantis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.

the mantis moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

the mantis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
C G Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the mantis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
the mantis has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

C G Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on C G Stark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stark misses with a looping right.
the mantis moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as the mantis backs up against the cage.
the mantis tries a low kick but Stark avoids it.
the mantis throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark misses with a double jab
and the mantis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stark throws a body punch but the mantis moves out of range.
the mantis wants to clinch.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but the mantis circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark throws out a powerful jab.
Stark throws a body punch but the mantis moves out of range.
Stark lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook but the mantis avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Stark.
the mantis throws a head kick that misses.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Stark.
the mantis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
the mantis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
the mantis misses with a body shot.
C G Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from the mantis.
the mantis ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark looks to throw the jab but the mantis is out of range.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the mantis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
the mantis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
the mantis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - the mantis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination

and the mantis counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on the mantis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but the mantis has the dominant position.

Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
the mantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. the mantis catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the mantis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark misses with the combination.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and the mantis counters with a stiff right hand.
the mantis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by the mantis there.
Stark scores with a nice head shot.
Stark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
the mantis slips under a jab.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark throws a hook but the mantis blocks it.
the mantis misses with a wild body shot.
the mantis cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
the mantis punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
the mantis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
the mantis misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a hook to the side of the mantis's head but the mantis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the mantis looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
the mantis misses the shot to the body.
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches the mantis on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the mantis moves out of range as Stark strikes.
A big left from the mantis misses.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
the mantis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark throws the left hand but the mantis avoids the punch easily.
the mantis tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. the mantis should have avoided that one.
Stark misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from the mantis.
Stark throws a hook but the mantis avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - the mantis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from the mantis.
Stark throws a jab when the mantis was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

C G Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on C G Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
the mantis slips a jab from Stark.
Stark misses with an uppercut. the mantis saw that one coming.
the mantis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from the mantis misses.
the mantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and the mantis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to de liver by Stark. Beautiful body shot.
Stark misses the jab.
Stark clobbers the mantis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
the mantis moves out of range of the strikes.
the mantis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
the mantis throws a leg kick that misses.
the mantis lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
the mantis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark's corner calls for a 1-2. Stark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
the mantis drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. the mantis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Stark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stark.
Stark misses with an uppercut. the mantis saw that one coming.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a series of punches but the mantis avoids them all with ease.
the mantis throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
the mantis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. the mantis moves away and avoids it.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and the mantis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
the mantis misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
the mantis throws a big shot that misses.
the mantis doesn't manage to clinch there - Stark circles away.
the mantis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
the mantis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the mantis lands a jab-cross combination.
C G Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of the mantis's head.
Stark blocks a head kick by the mantis.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from the mantis.
the mantis avoids the body shot from Stark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the mantis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
the mantis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark moves out of range as the mantis strikes.
Stark scores with a one two! the mantis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a hook but the mantis avoids it easily.
the mantis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark looks to land a left hand but the mantis moved out of range nicely.

the mantis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but the mantis has double underhooks.
the mantis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Stark breaks from the clinch.
the mantis tries to clinch up.

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.
A looping hook to the body misses from the mantis. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract the mantis.
the mantis misses with a jab, cross combination.
raizo the mantis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark throws out a loose jab but the mantis uses good head movement to avoid it.
the mantis fails to land with a series of punches.
the mantis shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
the mantis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
the mantis tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.

the mantis rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Stark is pressed up against the cage. the mantis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stark down to the mat. Stark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark scores with a one two! the mantis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
the mantis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to C G Stark.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... C G Stark!