PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Mckracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Resparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Mckracken
vs
Resparzo

178 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Mckracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ej Resparzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckracken feints a jab promting Resparzo to slip. Mckracken then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Resparzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mckracken misses the shot to the body.
Mckracken defending well as Resparzo loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Resparzo misses
and Mckracken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Mckracken misses.
Mckracken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mckracken throws a body punch but Resparzo moves out of range.
Resparzo tries a low kick but Mckracken avoids it.
Resparzo throws a right hand that misses
and Mckracken counters with a right hand to the body.
Resparzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mckracken's corner calls for a 1-2. Mckracken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mckracken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mckracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Resparzo scores with a kick to the body.
Resparzo throws the kick towards the body but Mckracken avoids it.
Mckracken tries to bum rush Resparzo with a series of wild strikes but Resparzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mckracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Resparzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckracken.
Mckracken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Resparzo thumps Mckracken with a low kick.
Resparzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Resparzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mckracken blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mckracken checks a leg kick.
Resparzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ej Resparzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo looks for a takedown but Mckracken sprawls well.
Resparzo motions for Mckracken to come forward. Resparzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Resparzo throws a chopping leg kick but Mckracken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Resparzo lands an overhand right.
Resparzo tries to clinch but Mckracken moves out of range.
Resparzo wants to slow Mckracken down by chopping away at his legs.
Mckracken misses with a left hand
and Resparzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mckracken thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckracken checks a leg kick nicely.
Resparzo lands a jab to the nose.
Resparzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Resparzo lands a leg kick that knocks Mckracken off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo takes a swing at Mckracken's ribcage but misses.
Resparzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mckracken's calf.
Mckracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckracken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mckracken is breathing heavily.
Resparzo misses with a double jab.
Resparzo misses with a double jab.
Resparzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mckracken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Resparzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Resparzo with a nice cross.

Resparzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resparzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo is fighting to break Mckracken's control of his arms but Mckracken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Resparzo advances to half guard.
Mckracken is trying to get back to full guard.
Resparzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resparzo trying to control from half guard but Mckracken is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ej Resparzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good standup being displayed there by Mckracken as he connects with a hook.
Mckracken misses with a two punch combination.
Resparzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Resparzo misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Resparzo.
Resparzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mckracken counters with a three punch combo that has Resparzo backing up. Resparzo nods at Mckracken to acknowledge the strikes.
Resparzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mckracken checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Resparzo.
Resparzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Resparzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mckracken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mckracken there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mckracken at a distance.
Mckracken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Resparzo counters with a good low kick that Mckracken was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Resparzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Resparzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Resparzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mckracken if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resparzo, right into the meat.
Resparzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Resparzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Resparzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Resparzo tries to clinch up but Mckracken circles away and keeps his distance.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Resparzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Resparzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mckracken misses with a wild combination.
Resparzo swings for the body but Mckracken moves out of range.
Resparzo throws a leg kick but Mckracken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mckracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resparzo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Resparzo.
Resparzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mckracken rather than just go for the knockout.
Resparzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Resparzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mckracken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Resparzo. Resparzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Resparzo tries to bum rush Mckracken with a series of wild strikes but Mckracken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Resparzo scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mckracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ej Resparzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Resparzo scores with the left hand. Mckracken knows he should have avoided that one.
Mckracken avoids the body shot from Resparzo.
Mckracken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Resparzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckracken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Resparzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Resparzo drops Mckracken with a left right combo! Resparzo follows him down to the ground into side control.

Mckracken is rocked!
Resparzo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Mckracken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Resparzo looking to isolate an arm here. Mckracken doesn't see it coming and as Resparzo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Resparzo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ej Resparzo!