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Tradition XXI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pettis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tum Tum feat. Jim Jones – Showtime. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Pettis in a clinch.
Smith works on Pettis's body with a couple of short punches.
Pettis stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Pettis takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Pettis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Pettis.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettis throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith presses Pettis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Smith.
Smith is working Pettis over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Pettis's head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith digs a right hand into Pettis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pettis's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Pettis is rocked!
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Oh Pettis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pettis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith pushes Pettis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Pettis with a mighty uppercut! Pettis falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pettis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Samsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyson Steel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregor Samsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Samsa's head.
Samsa tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel throws a body punch but Samsa moves out of range.
As Steel tries to get set, Samsa tries to push him back and clinch up but Steel manages to avoid the attempt.
Steel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Steel working the ground and pound.
Samsa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Steel laying and praying for a moment but Samsa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Samsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samsa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.
Samsa taking some punishment here, with Steel in his half guard.
Samsa is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount!
Steel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsa is bucking up trying to escape but Steel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samsa is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Steel! That's really hurt Samsa and he's turned his back - Steel keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Steel jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Steel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nazim Javaddov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazim Javaddov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takehiko Watanabe!
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, Nazim Javaddov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Javaddov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Nazim Javaddov has been cut.
Javaddov throws a poor cross that misses
and Watanabe counters with a nice body shot.
Watanabe throws the left hand but Javaddov avoids the punch easily.
Javaddov is looking for the big counter here.
Watanabe misses with a looping left.
Nazim Javaddov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Watanabe. No joy for Javaddov on that attempt.
Javaddov tries for a takedown but Watanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watanabe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Javaddov staying out of range there.
Javaddov misses with a hook
and Watanabe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Javaddov moves out of range of the strikes.
As Watanabe backs off Javaddov throws a huge counter combo but Watanabe manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javaddov shoots and misses
and Javaddov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takehiko Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazim Javaddov.
Watanabe scores with a jab.
Javaddov is rocked!
Watanabe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Javaddov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Watanabe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Javaddov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Watanabe!
A relieved looking Takehiko Watanabe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngoc Bamh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilevskiy's entrance music is Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky!. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheslav Vasilevskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ngoc Bamh!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamh throws a shot from downtown. Vasilevskiy moves away and avoids it.
Vasilevskiy ducks under a wild hook from Bamh.
Vasilevskiy swinging wildly here.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bamh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bamh checks a leg kick nicely.
Bamh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vasilevskiy trying to remain calm as Bamh controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Bamh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bamh working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevskiy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bamh taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Vasilevskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy tries to bench press Bamh off him but Bamh keeps the position.
Vasilevskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bamh wants to control but Vasilevskiy is keeping him busy.
Bamh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vasilevskiy tries to buck Bamh off but Bamh is having none of it.
Vasilevskiy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasilevskiy tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasilevskiy regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bamh in particular looking to stall.
Bamh lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bamh is nestled in close to Vasilevskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bamh moves nicely into side control.
Vasilevskiy is looking for a sweep.
Bamh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasilevskiy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bamh lands an elbow.
Bamh is looking to take a break and control but Vasilevskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bamh has an Americana. Vasilevskiy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bamh is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bamh hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ngoc Bamh!
In his post fight interview, Ngoc Bamh started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sprawl Brawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erokhin has chosen Russian national anthem by-HIM as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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260 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sprawl Brawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantine Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawl.
Erokhin blocks a jab.
Erokhin jabs Brawl right on the nose. Brawl blinks but takes it well.
Erokhin throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Erokhin. Those never looked like landing.
Brawl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erokhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sprawl Brawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Brawl.
Brawl throws a body punch but Erokhin moves out of range.
Brawl throws a series of strikes that have Erokhin backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erokhin lands a body shot.
Brawl works Erokhin's body with a nice hook.
Erokhin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brawl throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erokhin counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erokhin throws a shot from downtown. Brawl moves away and avoids it.
Erokhin throws a hook but Brawl avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Brawl.
Brawl just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Erokhin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erokhin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erokhin misses with a body shot.
Brawl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erokhin moves away.
Brawl throws a body punch but Erokhin moves out of range.
Brawl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brawl looks to land a combination but Erokhin avoids it well.
Erokhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erokhin avoids the body shot from Brawl.
Brawl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erokhin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawl looks to score with a jab to the body but Erokhin is just out of range.
Brawl misses with the combination.
Brawl has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Erokhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Erokhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brawl on the side of the head.
Brawl takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawl misses with a body shot.
Erokhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brawl looks to score with a jab to the body but Erokhin is just out of range.
Brawl with a hook.
Brawl moves out of range as Erokhin strikes.
Erokhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brawl.
It seemed like Erokhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erokhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawl was well out of range. Poor timing from Erokhin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erokhin manages to avoid it.
Brawl misses the jab.
Brawl throws out a loose jab but Erokhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erokhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawl.
Erokhin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brawl has time to react.
Brawl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Erokhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brawl.
Brawl defending well as Erokhin loads up on a big left hand.
As Erokhin looks to move away, Brawl throws a big counter combo bu Erokhin just gets out of the way.
Erokhin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Erokhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brawl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawl swings widly with a right hand
and Erokhin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erokhin connects with a nice looking jab.
Brawl throws a hook but Erokhin avoids it easily.
Brawl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brawl throws a body punch but Erokhin moves out of range.
Erokhin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawl fails to land with a series of punches.
Brawl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erokhin.
Erokhin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Erokhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawl manages to avoid it.
Brawl seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Erokhin misses.
Brawl throws a series of punches but Erokhin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Erokhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erokhin looks to land a combination but Brawl avoids it well.
Brawl seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantine Erokhin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Erokhin ducks under a wild hook from Brawl.
Brawl throws a right hand that Erokhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Erokhin also avoids with ease.
Brawl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawl walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Erokhin. That snapped Brawl's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brawl.
Brawl lands a left and a right that send Erokhin crashing to the mat, dazed. Brawl thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Konstantine Erokhin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erokhin throws out a powerful jab.
Brawl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erokhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erokhin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawl with a body shot.
Brawl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erokhin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Erokhin. Beautiful body shot.
Brawl is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Erokhin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Decent striking displayed by Brawl there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erokhin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Brawl tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erokhin.
It seemed like Erokhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erokhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawl misses the target.
Brawl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erokhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erokhin manages to avoid it.
Brawl avoids the body shot from Erokhin.
No joy there for Brawl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erokhin lands with a cross.
Brawl looks to land a left hand but Erokhin moved out of range nicely.
Erokhin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brawl swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawl.
Sprawl Brawl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erokhin misses with a double jab.
Brawl throws a right and a left that Erokhin avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Erokhin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erokhin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brawl.
Brawl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erokhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawl.
Erokhin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Erokhin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawl misses with a wild combination.
Erokhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erokhin misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Brawl misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawl.
A combination from Erokhin does no damage.
Erokhin tests Brawl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erokhin moves into the clinch.
Erokhin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erokhin can't find room to land a body shot as Brawl controls the action.
Erokhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brawl slips a jab and a cross from Erokhin.
Brawl misses with a double jab.
Erokhin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Brawl misses.
Brawl moves out of range as Erokhin strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erokhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erokhin slips under a jab from Brawl.
Nice shot by Erokhin.
Brawl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Erokhin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erokhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erokhin is breathing heavily.
Brawl misses the shot to the body.
Erokhin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Brawl misses its intended target.
Erokhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantine Erokhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brawl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erokhin circles away quickly and effectively.
Brawl just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantine Erokhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konstantine Erokhin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Erokhin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Erokhin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Brawl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brawl.
Erokhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brawl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brawl lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Erokhin slips a jab from Brawl.
Brawl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Brawl misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erokhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erokhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erokhin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Erokhin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brawl connects with a combination that backs up Erokhin into the cage. Brawl lands a flurry of punches that gets past Erokhin's guard. Erokhin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Brawl bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sprawl Brawl!
Konstantine Erokhin was interviewed post fight and said 'Blabbers something in russian'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. On his way into the cage it seems that Cris Brown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cris Brown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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130 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Murphy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Brown.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Murphy tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
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!
Brown taking a breather.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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 Cris Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cris Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Jim Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Murphy has Brown pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Cris Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown gets a clinch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Brown gets a clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Brown slips a jab from Murphy.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Murphy!
Jim Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niel Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jandre Vorster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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137 lbs
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144 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niel Seraphim!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vorster moves into range and clinches up with Seraphim.
Vorster pulls Seraphim into guard.
Seraphim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seraphim wants to stand but Vorster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Seraphim from controlling successfully.
Vorster is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Seraphim has his hands clasped together but Vorster extends and breaks Seraphim's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vorster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster retains his bantamweight title!
Jandre Vorster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Popper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Runnin with the Devil. Kyle Monroe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper throws a combination that misses
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popper.
Popper throwing shots but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Popper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Popper working the head and body with strikes.
Popper working Monroe over with strikes.
Monroe trying to control but Popper postures up.
Monroe is staying active underneath Popper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Popper prevents Monroe from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popper connects with a nice short shot to Monroe's temple.
Popper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Popper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Popper lands with a punch from half guard.
Monroe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popper throwing shots but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Monroe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
Monroe taking some punishment here, with Popper in his half guard.
Popper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Popper punching from mount but Monroe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Popper with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monroe is bucking up trying to escape but Popper cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper scoring with strikes but Monroe is staying in there.
Popper with the ground and pound from mount.
Monroe is rocked!
The referee warns Monroe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monroe is still in real trouble! Can Popper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Popper! That's really hurt Monroe and he's turned his back - Popper keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Popper jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight. Craig Marduk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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277 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Marduk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLain misses with a double jab.
Marduk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marduk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLain is trying to break free.
Marduk is stalling here.
Marduk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLain wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Marduk lands a hook that snaps the head of McLain backwards.
McLain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk lands with a right to the head.
Marduk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marduk throws a head punch that misses.
McLain avoiding damage as Marduk throws knees to the body.
McLain throws a head punch that misses.
Marduk prevents McLain from breaking the clinch.
McLain tries to break free but Marduk pushes him back against the cage.
Marduk stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marduk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLain's efforts to push away.
McLain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marduk leaning against his opponent.
Marduk lands with a left to the head.
Marduk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marduk is stalling here.
Marduk effectively controlling the action here.
Marduk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marduk blocking some punches.
McLain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLain is trying to break the clinch but Marduk has him pressed against the cage.
McLain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLain is trying to force a seperation but Marduk has the dominant position.
McLain has had enough of the clinch but Marduk keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from McLain.
Marduk throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLain tries to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling the position.
McLain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marduk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marduk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marduk misses with an elbow over the top.
McLain wants to break free but Marduk has control.
Marduk leaning against his opponent.
McLain blocking some punches.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on McLain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marduk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Marduk has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McLain is looking to break free of the clinch but Marduk has double underhooks.
Marduk has McLain pressed against the cage, preventing McLain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLain tries to circle away but Marduk has him pinned against the cage.
McLain is trying to break the clinch but Marduk is controlling him.
McLain blocking some punches.
Marduk drops McLain onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McLain is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McLain is rocked!
McLain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marduk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLain can turn it around.
McLain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLain is still on wobbly legs! Can Marduk finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLain working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marduk.
McLain breaks the clinch.
McLain gets tackled into the cage by Marduk. Marduk maintains the clinch.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk swings wildly with an uppercut but McLain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLain blocking some punches.
Marduk misses with some punches.
McLain seems to have recovered his senses.
McLain can't break the clinch.
Marduk throws a punch but it's blocked by McLain.
McLain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLain misses with some punches.
Marduk misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Marduk.
Marduk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marduk misses with a knee strike.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marduk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marduk lands a hook that snaps the head of McLain backwards.
Marduk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McLain up against the cage.
McLain wants to break free but Marduk has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marduk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLain tries to break free but Marduk pushes him back against the cage.
Marduk blocking some punches.
McLain is trying to break free.
McLain is trying to push Marduk away but Marduk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McLain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marduk tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marduk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLain looks to throw the jab but Marduk is out of range.
Marduk clinches with his opponent.
Marduk keeps control of McLain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marduk pushes off an throws an elbow but McLain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marduk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marduk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLains head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marduk lands a hook that snaps the head of McLain backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Marduk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marduk tries to clinch up.
McLain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Craig Marduk has been cut.
Marduk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marduk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLain misses with a hook
and Marduk counters with a stiff right hand.
Marduk closes the distance and clinches.
McLain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marduk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marduk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McLain! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marduk is unloading with more strikes now! McLain drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Marduk!
Craig Marduk retains his heavyweight title!
Craig Marduk made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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