PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Endel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping My Day Away. This should be a great matchup!

Nahtic
vs
Stark

180 cm
30
140 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

170 cm
21
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Endel Stark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
And Stark tries to counter it with a takedown but Nahtic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Nahtic.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Nahtic misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses.
And Stark tries to counter it with a takedown but Nahtic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stark tries to clinch up but Nahtic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nahtic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahtic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Nahtic backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a series of punches but Nahtic moves out of range.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Nahtic moved out of range nicely.

Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark controlling the action here.
Nahtic misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark drops an elbow to the side of Nahtic's head.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is defending well.
Nahtic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Stark is looking for a kimura but Nahtic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Stark is nestled in close to Nahtic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nahtic wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
Nahtic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nahtic wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark moves into full mount! Nahtic won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nahtic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nahtic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nahtic, who protects the arm well.
Stark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nahtic!

Stark jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nahtic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nahtic and Stark has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nahtic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is putting a hurting on Nahtic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Nahtic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Endel Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab by Stark.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nahtic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lou Nahtic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nahtic throws a sloppy head kick

and Stark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nahtic!
Stark misses with the ground and pound.
Stark works to advance to full mount. Nahtic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nahtic is looking to escape.
Nahtic is working to get back to half guard.
Stark landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahtic is controlling an arm, preventing Stark from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nahtic tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Endel Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Stark goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nahtic turns into him and now he's in Stark's guard.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nahtic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nahtic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahtic manages to get himself to full guard.

Nahtic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nahtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.

Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nahtic's half guard.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Nahtic defends the submission attempt.
Nahtic trying to control from the bottom.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stark wants to take a breather but Nahtic is having none of it.
Nahtic is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Stark is working for a kimura but Nahtic is defending it quite comfortably.
Nahtic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Nahtic keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Endel Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark slips a jab from Nahtic.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nahtic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nahtic tries to score with a low kick but Stark moves his leg out of the way.
Nahtic slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark moves out of range as Nahtic strikes.

Nahtic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark advances to half guard.
Nahtic tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Nahtic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark prevents Nahtic from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nahtic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.

Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Nahtic is looking to escape.
Endel Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nahtic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark throws a leg kick but Nahtic checks it.
Nahtic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahtic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nahtic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahtic defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Nahtic misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Nahtic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Nahtic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Nahtic both land. Nice combination.
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nahtic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahtic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark tries to clinch but Nahtic moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nahtic defends it well.
Nahtic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nahtic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nahtic.
Nahtic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nahtic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Nahtic.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nahtic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahtic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahtic throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark slips a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic misses with the combination.
Nahtic throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nahtic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahtic closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Stark is rocked!
Nahtic catches Stark with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Stark forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lou Nahtic!
Our winner, Lou Nahtic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.