PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issa Muradov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Muradov
vs
Stevens

187 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Issa Muradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muradov throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muradov missing with a left hand there. Stevens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muradov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.

Stevens has closed the distance and engaged Muradov in a clinch.
Muradov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Muradov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Muradov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muradov misses with the head strike.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Muradov controls the action.
Stevens is looking to control Muradov's arms but Muradov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stevens has his back to the cage.
Muradov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens throws an elbow that misses.
Stevens misses with an elbow strike.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.
Muradov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muradov blocks an elbow strike.
Muradov blocks the elbow strike.
Muradov lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stevens.

It looks like Issa Muradov has been cut.
Muradov working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muradov fails to land.
Stevens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muradov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Stevens misses with an elbow strike.
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevens throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevens looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Muradov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muradov throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
Muradov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muradov closes the distance but Stevens moves to the side
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
A jab from Muradov finds it's way through Stevens's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens scores with a punch to the head.
Muradov looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Muradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Muradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens works Muradov's body with a nice hook.
Muradov misses with a double jab.
Muradov wants to clinch.
Muradov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens throws a hook but Muradov avoids it easily.
Muradov tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Issa Muradov's cut is getting worse.
Stevens lands with a big right hook that stumbles Muradov - he's out on his feet here! Stevens follows up with another monster hook that separates Muradov from consciousness! Muradov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Stevens stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Stevens!