Bedlam 70: Ground Zero PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lander Plast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Valadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valadez has chosen Rock of ages as his entrance music. David Valadez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lander Plast's chin.

Plast
vs
Valadez

189 cm
30
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

170 cm
29
169 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lander Plast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Valadez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plast.

Valadez clinches.
Plast wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lander Plast. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Valadez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plast clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valadez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Valadez missing with punches from the back.
Valadez is trying to stick to Plast's back but Plast is turning into Valadez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valadez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Plast.
Valadez trying to control the position.

Plast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valadez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valadez, not yet.
Plast forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Plast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valadez defends it well.
Valadez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Plast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valadez is just riding it out for now. Plast eventually gives up the hold.

Valadez is defending against the submission attempts here by Plast.

Plast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valadez has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plast has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Valadez defend it? Plast steps over the head and cranks it - Valadez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Plast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lander Plast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam James (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?

Omega
vs
James

185 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

194 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing.
Omega looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega misses with a body shot.
Omega shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omega slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omega misses with a series of wild punches.
James shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Rich Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam James.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as James shoots in.
James shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense.

James rushes Omega and presses him up against the cage.
James can't break the clinch.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Omega after a bit of a struggle.
Omega misses with the head strike.

James has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Omega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

James looking to break Omega's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Omega remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omega fending off the submission attempt from James.
James has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Omega.

It looks like Rich Omega has been cut.
Even with his hooks in, James manages to miss with strikes from the back.

James is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Omega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Omega for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omega is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Omega defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

James working for the choke.
Omega covers up after that shot from James.
James is controlling the position but Omega somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

James stands up out of the half guard.

James closes the distance and pushes Omega back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looking to throw knees to the head but Omega is blocking nicely.

James is trying to trip Omega. He has hold of a leg but Omega is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
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.

James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Omega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James working the ground and pound but Omega is defending the strikes.
James fails to land a wild elbow strike.
James is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega being controlled for a moment.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omega keeps working.
Omega managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Omega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James trying to control the action but Omega is working from the bottom.
James throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Omega works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is nestled in close to Omega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Omega is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

James is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James trying to control from half guard but Omega is working away.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Omega defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.

Omega is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Omega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omega tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omega keeps working.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Omega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.

Liam James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

James moves into the clinch successfully.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Omega to keep the fight standing.
Omega jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Omega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James can't get the takedown.
Rich Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James can't get the takedown.

James wants the takedown. Omega is fighting it off but James persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Omega's guard against the cage.
James trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omega kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
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!
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Liam James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James wants to clinch.

James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James wants to break free but Omega has control.
Omega can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Omega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Omega tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

James has managed to clinch.
A short left from Omega.
Omega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rich Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands a left hand.
James is looking for a takedown.

James has hold of one of Omega's legs. Omega is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liam James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xemenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xemenez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

vs
Silver

181 cm
25
177 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xemenez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Silver!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Silver blocks the leg kick.

drops Silver with a beautiful combination! Silver stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - is looking for the KO!

It looks like Chad Silver has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slapping leg kick lands for .
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Silver got wobbled bad by a big combination! presses forward with punches and knees until Silver stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Silver closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xemenez !
Xemenez is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Xemenez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fargo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fargo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Low Rider by WAR. Kim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nessun Dorma. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fargo
vs
Kim

172 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
167 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Fargo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Kim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Nick Fargo has been cut.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Fargo's shoulder, as Fargo tries to avoid the shot.
Fargo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fargo looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Fargo walks into a jab.
Kim 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 Fargo tumbling to the canvas! Kim pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Fargo was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jed Kim!
A victorious Jed Kim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fight for your Right to Party. Vitor has chosen Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Vitor

190 cm
28
265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

190 cm
30
270 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Vitor!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor moves out of range of the strikes.
Vitor avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Vitor shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Vitor off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Vitor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a head kick.

Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vitor on his heels. He'll look to pass Vitor's guard now, I'm sure.
Anderson distracts Vitor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitor is retaining full guard.
Vitor keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Vitor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Vitor is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vitor keeps working.
Vitor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Vitor controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Vitor to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Vitor breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Vitor lands strikes to the head.
Anderson turns into Vitor and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vitor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vitor is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Vitor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitor trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson is really struggling to control Vitor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Vitor controlling him for the moment.
Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vitor!
Vitor wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vitor is looking to escape.
Vitor tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Vitor working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands with some strikes.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Vitor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vitor is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.

Vitor is rocked!
Vitor tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Vitor is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Vitor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Vitor is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooh a big shot lands for Anderson! Vitor is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Anderson!
Frank Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bas Beats. Scott Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morgan
vs
Rasputin

188 cm
28
210 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

196 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasputin lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Morgan avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but Morgan blocks with his arms.
Morgan is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rasputin trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rasputin.
Rasputin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rasputin under the eye.

It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses

and Morgan counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Rasputin down! Morgan is looking to finish but Rasputin is intelligently defending himself.

Rasputin is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Rasputin won't let him.
Rasputin is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan won't allow Rasputin to get back to his feet.
Morgan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rasputin is proving hard to escape from.
Rasputin seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan won't allow Rasputin to get back to his feet.

Rasputin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morgan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgan bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rasputin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Rasputin had control of the position.

Rasputin kicks Morgan off and gets to his feet.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Rasputin looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Morgan and Rasputin goes tumbling to the canvas! Morgan follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Rasputin defends it.
Rasputin is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like Morgan is going to stand back up.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Rasputin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Rasputin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Morgan moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rasputin goes down! Can Morgan finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rasputin pushes Morgan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rasputin. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Rasputin tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Rasputin misses
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan throws a right hand that Rasputin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasputin also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan catches Rasputin napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rasputin to the canvas!

Rasputin wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Morgan drops Rasputin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rasputin! Morgan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Morgan!
Scott Morgan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Scott Morgan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.