PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Stark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Witczak's chin.

Stark
vs
Witczak

190 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Witczak!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Witczak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Witczak leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Witczak tries to sprawl but Stark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Witczak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Witczak is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark stalling.
Witczak looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Stark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Stark just wasn't active enough.

Stark drives through with a takedown into Witczak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Witczak's head.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Witczak for as long as he can get away with.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Witczak wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark postures up and lands a big shot to Witczak's brow.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Witczak wants to stand and escape but Stark is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark stands up over Witczak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark postures up in Witczak's guard and throws a big left but Witczak blocks it.
Stark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Witczak's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Witczak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Witczak looks winded!
Stark cracks Witczak with a solid left hand.
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet but Stark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Witczak wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Witczak circles away.
Witczak avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a leg kick but Witczak checks it.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Witczak tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Witczak to the ground. Witczak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Witczak taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark prevents Witczak from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stark connects with a nice short shot to Witczak's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Witczak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Witczak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Witczak taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stark lands strikes from half guard.
Witczak is trying to stand.
Witczak is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witczak is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stark is looking to advance position but Witczak won't allow it.
Stark controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Stark.
Witczak checks a low kick from Stark.
James Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Witczak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Witczak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Witczak wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Witczak is looking to escape.
Stark is taking a breather. Witczak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Stark there.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark slips a nice elbow through Witczak's hands, connecting with Witczak's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witczak tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Witczak stuffs the takedown.
Stark throws a head kick but Witczak moves out of range.
Witczak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Witczak wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Witczak tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Witczak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Witczak pinned against the cage. Witczak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Witczak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Witczak shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Witczak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Witczak gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like James Stark has been cut.
Witczak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

James Stark's cut is getting worse.
Witczak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses.

Jeez, James Stark's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Stark's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piotr Witczak!