PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Laybourn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Laybourn
vs
Stark

180 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaiden Laybourn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark checks a low kick from Laybourn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laybourn checks a leg kick.

Stark clinches.
Laybourn has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laybourn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laybourn has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Stark prevents Laybourn from breaking the clinch.
Laybourn looking for a takedown.
Laybourn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiden Laybourn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Laybourn counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark misses with a hook. Laybourn ducked under it nicely.

Laybourn moves into the clinch.
Laybourn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laybourn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stark to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stark drops Laybourn with a beautiful combination! Laybourn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!

It looks like Kaiden Laybourn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laybourn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Laybourn both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Francis Stark has been cut.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Laybourn moved out of range.
Laybourn wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Laybourn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Laybourn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark takes a swing at Laybourn's ribcage but misses.
Laybourn tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laybourn manages to avoid it.
Laybourn fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Laybourn with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark drops Laybourn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laybourn looks back up at him and smiles so Stark waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Laybourn is rocked!
Stark is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Stark shuts the power down on Laybourn. Lights out, game over! Stark is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francis Stark!
Francis Stark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.