PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kagermanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kagermanov has chosen nochicho as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Stark
vs
Kagermanov

158 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
20
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kagermanov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kagermanov dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Kagermanov's head and hops out.
Stark tries to bum rush Kagermanov with a series of wild strikes but Kagermanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kagermanov counters with a two punch combo.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kagermanov counters by clinching up.
Kagermanov slows down the pace here.
Kagermanov fails to pull guard.
Kagermanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stark prevents it.
Floyd Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kagermanov.

Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kagermanov moves into the clinch.
Kagermanov tries to pull guard but Stark won't allow it.

Kagermanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Kagermanov scores with a jab.
Kagermanov shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a right hand that Kagermanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagermanov also avoids with ease.
Kagermanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Floyd Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kagermanov counters with a straight right hand.
Stark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kagermanov avoids the body shot from Stark.
Kagermanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Kagermanov backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagermanov tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kagermanov looks gassed!
Kagermanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kagermanov throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Kagermanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Kagermanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Stark takes a swing at Kagermanov's ribcage but misses.
Stark sizes up Kagermanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov moves out of range.
Stark misses with a combination
and Kagermanov counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Kagermanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kagermanov dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagermanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Stark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov avoids them all with ease.
Kagermanov fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Kagermanov with that takedown attempt.
Stark digs a good hook to Kagermanov's body.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kagermanov.
Floyd Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kagermanov.

Kagermanov moves into the clinch.
Kagermanov is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Kagermanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kagermanov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov avoids them all with ease.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kagermanov dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Kagermanov's head and hops out.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kagermanov circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kagermanov.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark misses with a combination
and Kagermanov counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kagermanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Kagermanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kagermanov dodges the punch combination from Stark.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagermanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kagermanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kagermanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Kagermanov darts in trying to clinch
and Stark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Floyd Stark is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kagermanov counters with a series of strikes. Stark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kagermanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Kagermanov slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark avoids the head kick by Kagermanov.
Kagermanov throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark tries to bum rush Kagermanov with a series of wild strikes but Kagermanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kagermanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stark's head backwards.
Kagermanov is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Kagermanov misses with a body shot.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Floyd Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kagermanov fails to land the takedown.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kagermanov.
Kagermanov shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kagermanov shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Floyd Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Kagermanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kagermanov tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Kagermanov on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kagermanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Kagermanov backpedaling.
Stark throws a series of punches but Kagermanov moves out of range.
Kagermanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kagermanov throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Floyd Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kagermanov.
Stark throws a right and a left that Kagermanov avoids nicely.
Stark throws a right hand that Kagermanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagermanov also avoids with ease.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagermanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagermanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a right hand that Kagermanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagermanov also avoids with ease.
Kagermanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kagermanov throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark leaves Kagermanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagermanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kagermanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a combination
and Kagermanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kagermanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side.
Kagermanov slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark is looking to wear down Kagermanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kagermanov misses with a double jab.
Kagermanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kagermanov wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Stark connects with a jab.
Adam Kagermanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kagermanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Stark!
Floyd Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.