PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wildstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring It On. Stark has chosen Sledgehammer! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Wildstein
vs
Stark

183 cm
40
155 lbs
45 - 19 - 4

172 cm
35
156 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Anarchy Clothing

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 45 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Wildstein down.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Wildstein as he checks the leg kick.
Wildstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wildstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Wildstein checks the leg kick.
Steven Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Wildstein throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Wildstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stark just manages to avoid it.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Wildstein moves out of range easily.

Wildstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wildstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stark wants to improve his position but Wildstein is controlling well.
Wildstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wildstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Wildstein 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.
Wildstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wildstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stark defending well though.
Stark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wildstein thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildstein controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wildstein pulls his head out easily.
Wildstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wildstein not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
letting Wildstein counter with a right hand.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wildstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a right hand to the body.
Wildstein shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stark throws a low kick but Wildstein moves out of range easily.
Stark scores with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wildstein. That's going to slow Stark down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a right hand
and Stark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Stark.
Stark scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark works Wildstein's body with a nice hook.
Stark wants to land a leg kick but Wildstein is out of range.
Stark misses with a low kick as Wildstein jumps back.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wildstein with a hook.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
A swing and a miss from Wildstein.
Stark throws a big counter head kick but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
Wildstein blocks a head kick by Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Stark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stark misses with a low kick.
Stark lands a jab to the head.
Wildstein takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildstein misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wildstein there.
Wildstein throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.

Wildstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stark's guard.
Wildstein is standing up over Stark. Stark looks to escape but Wildstein dives into side control.

Wildstein is putting a hurting on Stark here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wildstein lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wildstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stark is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stark is not content to let Wildstein control the position.
Wildstein happy to just control the position for now.
Wildstein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wildstein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wildstein cracks Stark with a big right hand but Stark just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stark taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wildstein haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wildstein scoring with punches from side control.
JD Wildstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control Wildstein's posture but Wildstein avoids it.
Stark tries to control but Wildstein manages to take his back.
Wildstein looking to hold on to the position here but Stark rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.

Stark working for a triangle but Wildstein defends it easily.

Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wildstein is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wildstein scores with punches from side control.
Wildstein working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Wildstein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JD Wildstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stark throws the left hand but Wildstein avoids the punch easily.
Wildstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wildstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Wildstein.

Wildstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wildstein passes into half guard.
Wildstein controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein working Stark over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control but can't.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Wildstein controlling the action here.
Wildstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wildstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is trying to control the position but Wildstein postures up.
Wildstein works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.

Wildstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wildstein has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Wildstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Wildstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wildstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wildstein.
Wildstein tries to counter with a takedown but Stark is quick to defend against it.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Wildstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wildstein checks a leg kick.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wildstein.
Nice shot by Stark.
Stark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Stark tries a quick counter leg kick but Wildstein is wise to it.
Wildstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wildstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wildstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a jab when Wildstein was well out of range.
Wildstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Wildstein throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steven Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Wildstein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stark to the mat! Stark manages to get full guard.

Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wildstein is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JD Wildstein.
I think Wildstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
After winning the bout, JD Wildstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.