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G-Co 34: The Trilogy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Hairi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Hairi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington forces Hairi back against the cage and clinches.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hairi is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington working aggressively here.
Hairi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Hairi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Hairi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Hairi.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Hairi avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hairi blocking some punches.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hairi looking for a takedown.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hairi prevents a body shot from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Hairi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hairi tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hairi blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hairi backwards.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Zack Hairi has been cut.
Hairi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington pushes Hairi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hairi is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Hairi is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Hairi jumps guard but Washington stands there with Hairi around his waist. Hairi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington lands a hook that snaps the head of Hairi backwards.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hairi backwards.
A body shot lands from Washington.
Hairi seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Hairi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Washington darts in and clinches Hairi up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Hairi controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hairi backwards.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Hairi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Washington forces Hairi back against the cage and clinches.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hairi backwards.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Hairi.
Hairi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hairi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elias Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hairi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hairi.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington tries to work over Hairi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hairi jumps guard and drags Washington to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Hairi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Washington is looking to stand up but Hairi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hairi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hairi prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hairi manages to pass to side control.
Hairi prevents Washington from standing back up.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hairi can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hairi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Hairi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Hairi.
Washington clinches.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Hairi avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Hairi tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Hairi controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hairi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Hairi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Washington has Hairi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hairi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Hairi controls the action.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Hairi avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with some punches.
Hairi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Washington uses from the top position.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Hairi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hairi prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zack Hairi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Washington.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Hairi.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Hairi's takedown attempt.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hairi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hairi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Washington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Washington is trying to stand back up.
Hairi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hairi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Hairi has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hairi lands shots from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hairi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington trying to get back to his feet but Hairi is in full control for now.
Hairi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Washington's head.
Hairi is looking to control Washington but Washington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zack Hairi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Hairi has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hairi lands punches and elbows.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hairi has got one arm under Washington's chin. This could be trouble... Washington trying to control the other hand but Hairi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Washington has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zack Hairi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Atoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marat Sanayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Atoya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marat Sanayev's chin.
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291 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Atoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marat Sanayev!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atoya throws the left hand but Sanayev avoids the punch easily.
Sanayev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atoya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Atoya.
Sanayev jumps into guard, dragging Atoya to the mat.
Atoya connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanayev has his foot on Atoya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atoya works his way back into a safe position though.
Atoya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanayev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atoya.
Sanayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atoya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanayev has momentary wrist control but Atoya slips an elbow through the middle.
Atoya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atoya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanayev has his feet on Atoya's thighs here. He's pushed Atoya off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Atoya screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marat Sanayev!
After the fight, Marat Sanayev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Pudwill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Fukama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudwill comes to the cage accompanied by Tum Tum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Pudwill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshiro Fukama!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukama misses with the combination.
Fukama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fukama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pudwill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukama.
Pudwill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pudwill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fukama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pudwill at a distance.
Fukama scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudwill .
As Fukama looks to move away, Pudwill throws a big counter combo bu Fukama just gets out of the way.
Fukama misses with a hook.
Fukama cracks a nice hook into Pudwill 's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pudwill is breathing heavily.
Fukama drops Pudwill with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pudwill looks back up at him and smiles so Fukama waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pudwill is rocked!
It looks like Duke Pudwill has been cut.
Fukama digs a good body shot into Pudwill 's ribs.
Oh Pudwill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukama cracks Pudwill with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshiro Fukama!
A very excited looking Yoshiro Fukama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jone has chosen If you smell! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Jone sprawls well. He's pushed Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanders.
Jone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jone wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders goes for a double leg but Jone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jone continues to drive forward.
Jone lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Jone. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jone was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Jone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Jone connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mike Sanders has been cut.
Jone connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Sanders tumbling to the canvas! Jone pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Sanders was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Jone!
Jack Jone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garuda Meow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Meow Mix Song | EDM Cat Remix. Gary Tonnen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Garuda Meow's chin.
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161 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garuda Meow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Tonnen !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonnen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tonnen looking to pass the guard.
Meow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tonnen .
Tonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Meow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meow controls Tonnen momentarily but Tonnen frees himself.
Tonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Meow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonnen passes Meow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonnen wants to control but Meow is keeping him busy.
Tonnen is just content to waste time from the top position. Meow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tonnen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Meow has tightened it up now! Tonnen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Garuda Meow!
A less than humble Garuda Meow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Palmer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GSP - Not Impressed. McCracken has chosen You Can't Bring Me Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paddy McCracken told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paddy McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a shot from downtown. McCracken moves away and avoids it.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCracken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palmer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palmer swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
Palmer is pressed up against the cage. McCracken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Palmer down to the mat. Palmer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santiago Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy McCracken.
McCracken shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCracken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
I was talking to Palmer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palmer gets through McCracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCracken has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palmer after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCracken up against the cage.
McCracken tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCracken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCracken tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
McCracken can't get the takedown.
Palmer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCracken up against the cage.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
McCracken managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
McCracken dodges an elbow strike from Palmer.
McCracken can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCracken tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCracken is looking to take this one to the mat.
Palmer pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCracken wants a takedown but no success here.
McCracken tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McCracken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCracken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Palmer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCracken scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmer should have avoided that one.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCracken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
McCracken shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into McCracken's ribs.
McCracken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palmer leaves McCracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCracken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCracken.
Palmer scores with the left hand. McCracken knows he should have avoided that one.
Palmer has closed the distance and engaged McCracken in a clinch.
McCracken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Palmer taking a breather.
Palmer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palmer lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Paddy McCracken has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.
Palmer avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Santiago Palmer.
Palmer gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer stalling against the cage.
McCracken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. McCracken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCracken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palmer pinned against the cage. Palmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Palmer backs off McCracken throws a huge counter combo but Palmer manages to avoid it all.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from McCracken misses.
McCracken misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy McCracken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer lunges at McCracken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCracken's hand.
Paddy McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer leaves McCracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
Palmer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Palmer lands a jab.
McCracken needs to keep his hands up - Palmer had a free shot at his head there.
McCracken is rocked!
Paddy McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmer defends well and McCracken ends up having to push Palmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCracken is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Palmer throws an overhand right that drops McCracken like a sack of potatoes! Palmer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Palmer!
Post fight, an emotional Santiago Palmer said 'Yeah I am gonna face the champ. Hey champ! Santiago Palmer is gonna smother you with a big blanket on your weak body! You better spar with a blanket or you will be done!'.
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