PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Luc Warrior
vs
Stark

188 cm
21
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Jean Luc Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior misses with a leg kick

and Stark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warrior's guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior is looking to stand up but Stark isn't so interested in that idea.
Warrior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark slips nicely into half guard.
Warrior tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Warrior is controlling Stark's trapped leg to prevent Stark from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Warrior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.

Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warrior defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark seems to be looking for submissions.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
Stark prevents Warrior from standing back up.

Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Stark is working for a kimura but Warrior is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark blocks the strikes from Warrior.

Warrior has one foot on Stark's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Warrior gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Warrior fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior controlling Stark's posture.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to strike from the bottom.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Warrior trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Stark drops back looking for a leg! Warrior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warrior manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Warrior's guard.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Stark lands a couple of elbows.

Stark drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stark as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Warrior screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stark! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.