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PFC 8 Mafaking vs Kruglov PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandukvong looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams Junior is just out of range.
Mandukvong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mandukvong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams Junior momentarily.
Mandukvong throws a hook but Adams Junior blocks it.
Adams Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandukvong is just out of range.
Adams Junior avoids the body shot from Mandukvong.
Adams Junior connects with a right hand. Mandukvong shakes it off.
Mandukvong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandukvong misses with a left hand
and Adams Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Adams Junior ducks under a wild hook from Mandukvong.
Mandukvong jabs Adams Junior right on the nose. Adams Junior blinks but takes it well.
Adams Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Mandukvong moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandukvong misses with a straight right.
Mandukvong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mandukvong lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams Junior misses the target.
Mandukvong lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior tries to bum rush Mandukvong with a series of wild strikes but Mandukvong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams Junior misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandukvong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adams Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Mandukvong misses with a body shot.
Mandukvong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams Junior moves away.
Adams Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams Junior scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adams Junior misses with an uppercut. Mandukvong saw that one coming.
Mandukvong swings widly with a right hand
and Adams Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior throwing shots but Mandukvong is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mandukvong!
Adams Junior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandukvong is looking to escape.
Adams Junior landing strikes, looking to finish!
Adams Junior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Adams Junior is landing with some decent strikes but Mandukvong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adams Junior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adams Junior lands with some strikes.
Adams Junior landing punches.
Adams Junior connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Adams Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams Junior tries to control but Mandukvong wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mandukvong's face.
Adams Junior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adams Junior lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Adams Junior! That's really hurt Mandukvong and he's turned his back - Adams Junior keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Adams Junior jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR Adams Junior!
JR Adams Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tong Mandukvong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wish I was still on the Island '.
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