PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 1856 p4p, 246 weight class) and Darnell Cane (ranked 2042 p4p, 262 weight class). McNamara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McNamara
vs
Cane

188 cm
30
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

188 cm
32
203 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Padraig McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
McNamara throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
Cane takes one to the chin there.
McNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cane moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Cane misses with a straight right.
McNamara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cane slips a straight right by McNamara.
The crowd cheers as Cane lands an impressive looking overhand right. McNamara doesn't seem phased though.
McNamara throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNamara.
McNamara scores with a one two! Cane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
McNamara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNamara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cane scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNamara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.
McNamara moves out of range as Cane strikes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McNamara.

McNamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cane tries to buck McNamara off but McNamara is having none of it.

McNamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

McNamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McNamara is looking for a kimura but Cane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McNamara to get the leverage.

McNamara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cane is just riding it out for now. McNamara eventually gives up the hold.
Cane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cane is trying to get back to full guard.
Cane manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cane looking for a sweep. Not yet Cane, not yet.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Cane is keeping the position.
Cane tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Cane is retaining full guard.
Cane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.

McNamara has momentary wrist control but Cane slips an elbow through the middle.
Cane works over McNamara with some ground and pound from guard.
McNamara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cane is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

McNamara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cane defends well.
Cane won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

McNamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.

McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cane lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane stands up over McNamara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

McNamara is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh McNamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane loads up on a big left hand. McNamara felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cane looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McNamara can't hide his disappointment, as Cane celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
A less than humble Darnell Cane misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Padraig McNamara had this to say: 'yooo!!! How do you say "I'm sad" in ur own native language?'.