PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myeloid Leuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myeloid Leuk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Leuk
vs
Stark

186 cm
26
191 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myeloid Leuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Leuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Leuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark passes to side control.
Leuk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leuk defending well though.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leuk defending well though.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leuk defending well though.

Leuk actively working from the bottom here.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leuk defending well though.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Stark.

Leuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Leuk is proving a slippery customer.
Stark 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Leuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leuk has Stark in his guard.
Leuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark looking to pass the guard.

Stark is sitting in close to Leuk's body. Leuk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stark is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stark is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Leuk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Myeloid Leuk!