PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Marduk (ranked 7295 p4p, 704 weight class) and Xing Pugberg (ranked 6942 p4p, 691 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Marduk
vs
Pugberg

198 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Marduk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pugberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marduk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pugberg's calf.
Marduk thumps Pugberg with a low kick.
Marduk defending well as Pugberg loads up on a big left hand.
Marduk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pugberg wants to clinch
and Marduk counters with an outside leg kick.
Marduk scores with a push kick.

Pugberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pugberg lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marduk is trying to control the position but Pugberg postures up.

Pugberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Pugberg drops back looking for a leg! Marduk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marduk manages to kick Pugberg off! Pugberg jumps back into Marduk's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Marduk is keeping the position.
Marduk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pugberg lands a couple of digs.

Pugberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pugberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Pugberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xing Pugberg!