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Combat Purist 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love Aikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Love Aikawa enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Love Aikawa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aikawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nikitin is in Aikawa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin forces his way into half guard.
Aikawa wants to control but Nikitin is keeping busy.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Aikawa is defending well.
Aikawa actively working from the bottom here.
Aikawa is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aikawa avoid being mounted?
Nikitin passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aikawa regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aikawa is trying to control but Nikitin passes into side control!
Nikitin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
You can see the frustration on Aikawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aikawa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Aikawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Nikitin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aikawa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nikitin yanks on the arm and Aikawa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nikitin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandr Nikitin!
After winning the bout, Alexandr Nikitin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billo Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nels Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nels Petersen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billo Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nels Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petersen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Billo Marks has been cut.
Marks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petersen defends it nicely.
Marks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marks on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen connects with a high kick.
Marks is rocked!
Petersen plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Marks swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Marks face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nels Petersen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Capeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgos Parxaridis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Javier Capeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgos Parxaridis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Capeno.
Parxaridis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parxaridis doesn't manage to clinch there - Capeno circles away.
Parxaridis throws a sloppy head kick and Capeno moves out of range easily.
Parxaridis misses with a wild combination.
Capeno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Capeno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Giorgos Parxaridis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capeno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Capeno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parxaridis doesn't seem bothered though.
Parxaridis tries to clinch there but Capeno circles away.
Capeno quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Capeno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parxaridis - the referee stops the clock and Capeno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parxaridis. Capeno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Capeno swats away the attempt to clinch by Parxaridis.
Capeno keeps Parxaridis at a distance using the push kick.
Capeno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parxaridis at a distance.
Parxaridis looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parxaridis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parxaridis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Capeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Capeno.
Capeno scores with a nice strike.
Parxaridis is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Capeno just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Parxaridis has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Javier Capeno!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yeltsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Yeltsin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julio Cortez 's chin.
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248 lbs
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235 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cortez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yeltsin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeltsin misses with a looping left.
Cortez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yeltsin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cortez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cortez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yeltsin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cortez controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez staying calm.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeltsin keeps working.
Cortez is trying to get an arm triangle but Yeltsin is defending well.
Cortez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yeltsin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cortez 's guard! Nice work there by Yeltsin!
Cortez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yeltsin defends it easily.
Cortez seems keen to control Yeltsin's posture.
Yeltsin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cortez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cortez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yeltsin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yeltsin defends well.
Yeltsin scoring with some ground and pound.
Cortez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cortez is on top in guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeltsin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeltsin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Yeltsin is keeping the position.
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cortez stays in close to Yeltsin's body and controls the position.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeltsin is keeping the position for now.
Yeltsin keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeltsin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cortez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yeltsin but Yeltsin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yeltsin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Yeltsin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches up with Yeltsin, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes Yeltsin against the cage but Yeltsin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cortez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeltsin looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Yeltsin's coach down at Mo's ($499) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yeltsin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yeltsin scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez .
Cortez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yeltsin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeltsin as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Yeltsin misses.
Yeltsin misses with a combination
and Cortez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cortez .
Yeltsin keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin looking to control.
Cortez 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cortez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yeltsin for as long as he can get away with.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeltsin is retaining full guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeltsin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeltsin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cortez drops back looking for a leg! Yeltsin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yeltsin manages to kick Cortez off! Cortez jumps back into Yeltsin's guard.
Cortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yeltsin tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yeltsin to the ground. Yeltsin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yeltsin throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
Yeltsin makes his way to full guard, as Cortez worked for a kimura.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeltsin is keeping the position for now.
Cortez slips nicely into half guard.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Cortez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cortez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cortez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cortez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Yeltsin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeltsin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yeltsin duly obliges.
Yeltsin tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez shoots in but Yeltsin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Yeltsin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yeltsin was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yeltsin is pulling down on Cortez 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cortez , at least for the moment.
Cortez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yeltsin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yeltsin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yeltsin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries to bench press Yeltsin off him but Yeltsin keeps the position.
Cortez is not content to let Yeltsin control the position.
Cortez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cortez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yeltsin wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Yeltsin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Yeltsin is defending well. Cortez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Yeltsin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cortez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Cortez !
An out of breath and clearly excited Julio Cortez thanked Walhalla Clothing + 10 % LAUNDRY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
266 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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208 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Kerhley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerhley postures up.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Kerhley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerhley trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Moreno has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Moreno is trying to keep Kerhley in close.
Moreno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kerhley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moreno gets caught napping as Kerhley dives in and scores a takedown. Moreno manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Kerhley won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Kerhley stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kerhley happy to just control the position for now.
Kerhley trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moreno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kerhley's best efforts.
Moreno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kerhley has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kerhley's guard.
Kerhley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Kerhley working a defensive guard here.
Kerhley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Kerhley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moreno is aware though and is defending well.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Kerhley wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kerhley is looking to improve his position.
Kerhley is working hard here to advance position.
Kerhley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moreno is looking to pass Kerhley's guard but actually Kerhley recovers to full guard.
Kerhley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carlton Kerhley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerhley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Kerhley from controlling successfully.
Kerhley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerhley is pushing down on Moreno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moreno is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerhley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kerhley is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Kerhley wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kerhley is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.
Kerhley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moreno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moreno wants to improve his position but Kerhley is controlling well.
Kerhley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerhley is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position.
Moreno is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerhley.
Kerhley passes to full mount!
Moreno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moreno looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moreno has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kerhley is persistently looking for the submission but Moreno is defending it well.
Moreno can't escape the position.
Moreno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kerhley.
Kerhley is looking for the choke from the back position but Moreno is controlling his hands well.
Moreno showing good submission defense here.
Kerhley looking to break Moreno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moreno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kerhley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to control the position but Kerhley manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kerhley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno just trying to survive but Kerhley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kerhley looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Kerhley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kerhley gets the takedown into side control.
Kerhley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kerhley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moreno, who protects the arm well.
Moreno gets back to half guard.
Kerhley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moreno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Kerhley postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Moreno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kerhley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Moreno pulls down on the head and he's put Kerhley to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emanoel Moreno!
A relieved looking Emanoel Moreno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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