CBC 9 - Heavyweight GP Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Stockmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stockmann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ich Bin Ein Auslander. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hernandez
vs
Stockmann

178 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Stockmann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stockmann's waist but Stockmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.

Hernandez tries to sprawl but Stockmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Stockmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Stockmann tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hernandez.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Stockmann tries to stand and escape but Hernandez is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez keeping control of the position.
Stockmann wants to stand but Hernandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Stockmann keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andreas Stockmann.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Stockmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.

Hernandez tries to sprawl but Stockmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Stockmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stockmann in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hernandez has a hand on Stockmann's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stockmann takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stockmann controlling the pace for now.
Stockmann prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockmann controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Stockmann maintains control.
Hernandez wants to control but Stockmann is having none of it.
Stockmann content just to control the position here.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Stockmann postures up.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Stockmann maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Stockmann pushes him away.
Stockmann prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
Stockmann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Stockmann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stockmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernandez is trying to defend but Stockmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stockmann is one step ahead there.

Hernandez has an active guard here but Stockmann has managed to pass into half guard.

Stockmann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Stockmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stockmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Stockmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Stockmann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Stockmann blocks nicely.

Stockmann pushes Hernandez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stockmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Stockmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Stockmann.
Hernandez thows a leg kick but Stockmann checks it

and Stockmann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hernandez's guard now.

Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stockmann defends it easily.
Stockmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stockmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controls Stockmann momentarily but Stockmann frees himself.
Stockmann is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stockmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hernandez is pulling down on Stockmann's head. It's preventing any offense from Stockmann, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andreas Stockmann wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stockmann is defended easily by Hernandez.
Stockmann shoots in but no luck this time.

Stockmann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stockmann is keeping the position for now.
Stockmann controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Stockmann is keeping the position.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stockmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andreas Stockmann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Stockmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stockmann decides to return to a standing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stockmann pinned against the cage. Stockmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stockmann shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Stockmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stockmann doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Stockmann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stockmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to work over Stockmann's front leg with a kick but Stockmann checks it.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Stockmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Stockmann also avoids with ease.
Hernandez digs a good hook to Stockmann's body.
Stockmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Stockmann persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stockmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Stockmann.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stockmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stockmann as he avoids it easily.
Stockmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stockmann gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.

Hernandez gets caught flat footed, as Stockmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Stockmann from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stockmann is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andreas Stockmann.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Stockmann with that takedown attempt.
Andreas Stockmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stockmann.
Stockmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stockmann fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stockmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hernandez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Stockmann tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Stockmann has control of the leg.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Stockmann's head to control him but Stockmann postures up.
Hernandez is positioning himself well to prevent Stockmann advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stockmann 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Stockmann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salmon
vs
Cooper

200 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleon Salmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmon stuffs the takedown.
Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salmon with a hook.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Salmon, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Salmon against the cage but Salmon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cleon Salmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Cooper.
Cooper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salmon pinned against the cage. Salmon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cooper ducks right into an uppercut from Salmon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmon scoring well with a low kick there.

Cooper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cooper looks winded!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salmon is trying to improve his position.
Salmon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salmon wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmon is looking to escape.
Salmon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salmon tries to get out of the position.
Salmon wants to control but Cooper is keeping busy.

Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salmon is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.
Salmon is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cael Cooper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Game Time Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hybrid Conscious . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Time Jones
vs
Shamrock

200 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Game Time Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shamrock leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Game Time Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Shamrock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones prevents Shamrock from moving into mount.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamrock works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shamrock looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is putting a hurting on Shamrock here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shamrock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shamrock tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Shamrock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
Jones working Shamrock over with strikes.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Shamrock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Shamrock's hands, connecting with Shamrock's forehead.

Shamrock is rocked!
Jones trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Shamrock! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jones jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Game Time Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulio Pidaraskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed Khalidov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Khalidov
vs
Pidaraskez

183 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulio Pidaraskez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pidaraskez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khalidov's waist but Khalidov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pidaraskez off to one side.
Pidaraskez shoots and misses

and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pidaraskez won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalidov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pidaraskez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khalidov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pidaraskez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khalidov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khalidov thows a huge punch but Pidaraskez dodges it nicely.
Pidaraskez wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.
Khalidov wants to free his trapped foot but Pidaraskez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pidaraskez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pidaraskez is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pidaraskez keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Pidaraskez is adopting a defensive guard.
Khalidov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pidaraskez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pidaraskez pulls Khalidov in to control the position.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Pidaraskez keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pidaraskez looks for a takedown but Khalidov sprawls well.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Pidaraskez.
Khalidov slaps away a takedown attempt from Pidaraskez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pidaraskez with a poor takedown

and Khalidov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khalidov.

Pidaraskez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pidaraskez looking to control.
Khalidov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pidaraskez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pidaraskez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov throws an elbow that misses. Pidaraskez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khalidov's guard. Nice move by Pidaraskez!
Pidaraskez preventing the sweep.

Pidaraskez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pidaraskez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pidaraskez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Pidaraskez from controlling successfully.
Pidaraskez preventing the sweep.
Pidaraskez advances position into side control!
Pidaraskez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.

Pidaraskez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalidov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pidaraskez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pidaraskez is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidov is defending well.
Khalidov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Khalidov is not content to let Pidaraskez control the position.
Khalidov wants to control but Pidaraskez postures up.

Pidaraskez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalidov sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez seems to be looking for submissions.

Pidaraskez is looking for a kimura here.
Pidaraskez is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalidov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khalidov wants to control but Pidaraskez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khalidov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pidaraskez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pidaraskez's back!
Pidaraskez is really stuck here.
Khalidov doesn't have the hooks in and Pidaraskez manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidov keeping moving, preventing Pidaraskez from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pidaraskez wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hulio Pidaraskez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pidaraskez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Khalidov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Khalidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pidaraskez sees it coming and defends easily.
Pidaraskez wants to control but Khalidov is keeping busy.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khalidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Khalidov is looking for a kimura but Pidaraskez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khalidov to get the leverage.
Pidaraskez wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Pidaraskez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Pidaraskez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pidaraskez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pidaraskez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khalidov uses it to pass to side control.
Pidaraskez is looking for a sweep.
Mamed Khalidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidov in side control lands a decent elbow.

Khalidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pidaraskez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pidaraskez sneaks back into half guard.
Pidaraskez trying to control but Khalidov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez actively working from the bottom here.
Khalidov throwing shots but Pidaraskez is blocking nicely.
Khalidov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Khalidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pidaraskez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khalidov.
Pidaraskez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pidaraskez has control of Khalidov's left arm, preventing Khalidov from doing any damage.
Pidaraskez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalidov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pidaraskez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pidaraskez is breathing heavily.

Pidaraskez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidov defends it easily.
Pidaraskez looking to control.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pidaraskez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pidaraskez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pidaraskez trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalidov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalidov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pidaraskez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov passes Pidaraskez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khalidov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pidaraskez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pidaraskez wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pidaraskez trying to keep a closed guard but Khalidov is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov postures up in Pidaraskez's guard and throws a big left but Pidaraskez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hulio Pidaraskez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Khalidov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Khalidov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pidaraskez sprawls well initially but Khalidov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pidaraskez tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.

Khalidov seems to be looking for submissions.
Khalidov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pidaraskez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pidaraskez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khalidov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khalidov's back!
Khalidov is trying to break free.

Pidaraskez working for a choke but Khalidov is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Khalidov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pidaraskez trying to control momentarily.

Pidaraskez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pidaraskez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pidaraskez looking for the choke from the back.
Khalidov turns into Pidaraskez and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalidov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khalidov scoring with some ground and pound.
Pidaraskez is controlling Khalidov's posture.
Pidaraskez working a defensive guard here.
Pidaraskez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Khalidov!

Pidaraskez wants to finish this one by submission but Khalidov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pidaraskez.
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Pidaraskez has a good base and remains in mount.
Khalidov wants to control but Pidaraskez is having none of 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!

Pidaraskez looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalidov defends it well.

Pidaraskez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Khalidov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Khalidov shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pidaraskez wants to control the pace but Khalidov is squirming around nicely.
Khalidov tries to reverse the position but Pidaraskez maintains control.

Pidaraskez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khalidov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pidaraskez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Pidaraskez has a good base and remains in mount.

Pidaraskez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Khalidov has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Pidaraskez is working for a guillotine from mount but Khalidov frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pidaraskez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Khalidov has worked his arm free - good work by Khalidov!
Pidaraskez working away.

Pidaraskez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khalidov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pidaraskez working away.

Pidaraskez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pidaraskez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
What's Khalidov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hulio Pidaraskez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pidaraskez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulio Pidaraskez!
Hulio Pidaraskez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by The Warrior's Code. Hamadani has chosen Prince Of Persia - Welcome Within as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murphy
vs
Hamadani

175 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malaik Hamadani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamadani is looking to clinch.
Hamadani leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamadani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hamadani's head but Hamadani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamadani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Hamadani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamadani quickly recovers to half guard.
Hamadani won't allow Murphy to pass to mount.
Murphy is stalling here. Hamadani is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murphy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hamadani has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Murphy pushes Hamadani away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hamadani gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hamadani looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hamadani.

Hamadani goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hamadani but great work by Murphy.
A lull in the action here.
Hamadani struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy just content to control the position.
Hamadani is looking to reverse the position.
Hamadani wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control but Hamadani is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Hamadani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hamadani's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyler Murphy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Hamadani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamadani was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Hamadani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamadani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamadani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamadani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamadani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Tyler Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaik Hamadani.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamadani tries to clinch up.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut

and Hamadani counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hamadani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.

Hamadani has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Hamadani prevents the takedown attempt.

Murphy is trying to trip Hamadani. He has hold of a leg but Hamadani is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamadani keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamadani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyler Murphy.
Hamadani wants to clinch.
Tyler Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hamadani tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murphy taking a break here but Hamadani is having none of it and regains half guard.
Murphy not doing much here.
Hamadani wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control. Hamadani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murphy is thwarting Hamadani's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyler Murphy just wasn't active enough.
Hamadani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamadani.
Hamadani doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamadani moves away.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hamadani with that takedown attempt.
Hamadani wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Hamadani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyler Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hamadani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hamadani wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Hamadani backing up. Hamadani nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamadani looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Hamadani's head but Hamadani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamadani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamadani is looking to clinch.
Hamadani tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy cracks Hamadani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Hamadani moved out of range.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand

and Hamadani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamadani to get the leverage.
Hamadani trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamadani wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamadani has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hamadani's guard.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamadani swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamadani keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Hamadani being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hamadani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malaik Hamadani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyler Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Hamadani.
Hamadani moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamadani defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Hamadani tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hamadani counters with a stiff right hand.

Hamadani gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Hamadani manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamadani is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.

Hamadani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Hamadani is keeping the position.
Hamadani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyler Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamadani is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Murphy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Murphy!
Our winner, Tyler Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Till (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Till
vs
Taylor

175 cm
23
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Till!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor tries a low kick but Till avoids it.
Taylor is looking to slow Till down with leg kicks.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Till checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Till didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Till uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.

Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taylor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Taylor cracks Till with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taylor postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Till bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Taylor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tat Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kaze ni Nare. Minoru Suzuki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Draven Lucas's chin.

Suzuki
vs
Lucas

179 cm
22
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Suzuki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.

Suzuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lucas dives on top into guard.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas is one step ahead there.
Suzuki trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Suzuki looking for subs off his back but Lucas has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Draven Lucas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucas throws a combination. Suzuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suzuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucas lands a nice looking body kick.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Lucas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suzuki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucas moves in looking to clinch but Suzuki pushes him off.

Suzuki scores with a takedown into Lucas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.

Suzuki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucas!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas working away.
Suzuki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lucas off and has taken his back!

Suzuki looking to break Lucas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lucas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Suzuki will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lucas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Suzuki is persistently looking for the submission but Lucas is defending it well.

Lucas showing good submission defense here.

Suzuki looking for the choke but no joy.
Lucas breaks Suzuki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lucas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Suzuki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki is looking to advance position but Lucas won't allow it.
Lucas trying to hold on to Suzuki's head to control him but Suzuki postures up.

Suzuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucas is just riding it out for now. Suzuki eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suzuki is working away from the top position though.
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 Minoru Suzuki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minoru Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Suzuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lucas to the mat! Lucas manages to get full guard.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucas is keeping the position for now.
Lucas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
Lucas controlling from the full mount.
Lucas trying to control but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki wants to control but Lucas is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking to finish with strikes here!
Suzuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suzuki has given up his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki trying to control but not successfully.
Suzuki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Lucas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is hanging on to Suzuki's back as he tries to escape.
Suzuki staying busy and making it hard for Lucas to control.

Lucas has got one arm under Suzuki's chin. This could be trouble... Suzuki trying to control the other hand but Lucas gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Suzuki has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Draven Lucas!
Draven Lucas is the new welterweight champion!