PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal 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.

Evans
vs
Stark

190 cm
21
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stark instigates a clinch.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stark is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peter Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Stark.

Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.

Stark rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Michal Stark has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stark drops his hands for a split second and Evans immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Stark face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Evans follows up with a right hand that knocks Stark into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Evans!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Evans thanked Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).