PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodger Stark has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stark
vs
OQuinn

209 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodger Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OQuinn swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
It looked like Stark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OQuinn.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - OQuinn circles away.
OQuinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OQuinn leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from OQuinn misses.
OQuinn misses with a hook.

OQuinn moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
OQuinn scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from OQuinn.
OQuinn misses with an elbow strike.
OQuinn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn throws an elbow that misses.
Stark is trying to push OQuinn away but OQuinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OQuinn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OQuinn to keep the fight standing.
OQuinn connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rodger Stark has been cut.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OQuinn is keeping busy.
OQuinn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stark up against the cage.
OQuinn landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from OQuinn.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from OQuinn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OQuinn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OQuinn is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OQuinn wants to stand but Stark has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OQuinn wants to free his trapped foot but Stark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OQuinn is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn stalling away here and it's allowed Stark to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OQuinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
OQuinn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OQuinn!

Stark is rocked!
OQuinn misses with a head kick.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damien OQuinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OQuinn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark backs away from a small jab... but OQuinn lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stark crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! OQuinn with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Damien OQuinn!
A victorious Damien OQuinn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.