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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RS 142 Beast Mode
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Speilding cracks a nice hook into Kubilay's ribs.
Speilding falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kubilay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kubilay wants to pass the guard but Speilding is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kubilay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kubilay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Speilding's head.
Speilding won't allow Kubilay to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kubilay seems to be working for a kimura but Speilding defends the submission attempt.
Kubilay winds up and cracks Speilding with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speilding is controlling Kubilay's trapped leg to prevent Kubilay from advancing to side control.
Speilding is in trouble now - Kubilay has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Kubilay is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Speilding has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Speilding defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kubilay.
Kubilay throwing strikes here but Speilding is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Kubilay has hold of Speilding's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Speilding manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Kubilay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Speilding manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kubilay tries to advance to mount but can't.
Speilding is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Kubilay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Speilding knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kubilay is trying to get an arm triangle but Speilding is defending well.
Speilding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubilay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Speilding tries to bench press Kubilay off him but Kubilay keeps the position. #SUB#
Kubilay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Speilding has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Kubilay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Kubilay is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Speilding looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kubilay gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Speilding is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kubilay lets go of the hold and Speilding can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akkan Kubilay!
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Event:
RS 142 Beast Mode
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
OMaly closes the distance and clinches.
OMaly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from OMaly.
OMaly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Dhelan pulls guard. #SUB#
OMaly is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dhelan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. OMaly is looking to defend but Dhelan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for OMaly! Dhelan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, OMaly taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhan Dhelan!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 773 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Steel gets the takedown into side control.
Saromenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saromenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Saromenko wants to stand but Steel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Saromenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel won't allow Saromenko to pass to mount. #T1#
Saromenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel is not content to let Saromenko control the position.
Saromenko stalling.
Saromenko wants to pass the guard but Steel is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Saromenko has control of the leg.
Saromenko controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saromenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Saromenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saromenko is one step ahead there.
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saromenko pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saromenko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steel controls his leg.
Saromenko controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Saromenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Saromenko moves nicely into side control.
Saromenko tries to stand but Steel is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saromenko working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Saromenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Saromenko clinches up against the cage.
Saromenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Saromenko breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Saromenko feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Saromenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saromenko wants to get up but he can't break Steel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saromenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saromenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saromenko wants to stand and escape but instead Steel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Saromenko wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Saromenko trying to control but Steel postures up.
#T2#
Saromenko is trying to stand up here but Steel is controlling him well.
Saromenko wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saromenko controlling the position well.
Steel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saromenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saromenko wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Saromenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vitali Saromenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Saromenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steel, up you get! #CL2#
Saromenko clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Saromenko successfully pulls guard.
Saromenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saromenko looking to control.
#T4#
Saromenko trying to control the position here.
Saromenko wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Saromenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saromenko wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saromenko has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Saromenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saromenko scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Steel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel wants to control but Saromenko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Saromenko defends it.
Saromenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Saromenko is trying to stand.
Saromenko trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Saromenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Saromenko actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saromenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Saromenko from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saromenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Saromenko is looking to stand up but Steel won't let him.
Saromenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saromenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saromenko tries to stand but Steel is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Steel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Saromenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Saromenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Saromenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4##SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saromenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Saromenko's legs - danger averted.
Saromenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Saromenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saromenko.
Saromenko prevents Steel from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saromenko tries to buck Steel off but Steel is having none of it.
Josh Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitali Saromenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitali Saromenko.
Well Saromenko 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vitali Saromenko!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vitali Saromenko!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Vitali Saromenko!
Vitali Saromenko wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pena.
Pena fails with a takedown attempt.
Speilding cracks the inside of Pena's front leg. #TD2#
Pena gets caught flat footed, as Speilding shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Speilding from controlling successfully.
Speilding with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Speilding stands and steps away. Pena gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Speilding shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pena napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pena really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pena gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Speilding is looking to take a break and control but Pena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Pena tries to kick Speilding off but Speilding keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Speilding missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speilding trying to mount his opponent but Pena defends it.
Speilding prevents Pena from standing back up.
Speilding throwing shots but Pena is blocking nicely.
Pena wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Speilding stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Speilding shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Speilding showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Speilding trying to control the action but Pena is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Speilding stands up out of the half guard.
Speilding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Speilding moves out of range as Pena throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Speilding closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pena is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU2#
Speilding has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pena blocks a head kick by Speilding.
#T3#
A combination from Speilding does no damage. #TD2#
Pena gets caught flat footed, as Speilding shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Speilding looks winded!#ES#
Pena is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speilding is defending well for now.
Speilding looking to throw knees to the head but Pena is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Speilding decides to pull guard.
Pena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Pena drops back, looking for a kneebar! Speilding looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Speilding looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Speilding! #REVB#
Pena sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Pena works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Speilding decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Speilding forces Pena back against the cage and clinches.
Speilding gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Pena. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Speilding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speilding misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Speilding shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pena's guard.
Speilding trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speilding works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Speilding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pena tries to land a front kick but Speilding steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pena dives in and grabs Speilding's left leg, looking for a takedown. Speilding pushes down on Pena's head and hops out.
Pena blocks a head kick by Speilding.
Pena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Speilding as he jumps to the side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Speilding enables Pena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Speilding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Speilding wants to sweep here but Pena controlling him for the moment.
Pena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Speilding is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pena is aware though and is defending well.
Pena tries to free his leg and advance position but Speilding is retaining full guard.
Speilding 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.
Speilding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speilding wants to sweep here but Pena controlling him for the moment.
Pena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speilding has wrist control.
Pena won't allow Speilding to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Pena drops back, looking for a kneebar! Speilding looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Speilding looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Speilding! #REVB#
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pena tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Speilding working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pena is trying to improve his position.
Pena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Speilding asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU2#
Speilding decides to stand back up. Speilding steps back and let's Pena get back to his feet.#CL2#
Speilding forces Pena back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Speilding has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Speilding manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Speilding gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Speilding trying to stall but Pena improves his position.
Speilding avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Speilding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Speilding gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Speilding breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Speilding has closed the distance and engaged Pena in a clinch.
#TD2#
Speilding gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Speilding is breathing heavily.#ES#
Pena kicks Speilding off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speilding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Speilding throws a head kick that misses.
Pena changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Speilding pushes Pena up against the cage in a clinch.
Speilding on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Pena gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Speilding has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pena is on him like a limpet, forcing Speilding back against the cage.#BC#
Pena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pena throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Speilding unleashes a big counter combination but Pena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Speilding rushes Pena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Pena gets caught napping as Speilding dives in and scores a takedown. Pena manages to retain guard.#ES#
Pena manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Speilding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Speilding clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Speilding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Speilding stuffs the takedown attempt from Pena. Pena gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Speilding darts in and clinches Pena up against the cage.#BC2#
Speilding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Speilding moves into the clinch successfully.
Pena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Speilding decides to pull guard.
Pena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena preventing the sweep.
Pena postures up in Speilding's guard and throws a big left but Speilding blocks it.
Pena scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pena drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Speilding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pena has Speilding in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Pena tries to strike from the bottom.
Speilding works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pena tries to get to full guard but Speilding has control of the leg. #SU2#
Speilding decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Pena gets tackled into the cage by Speilding. Speilding maintains the clinch.
Pena tries to stall but Speilding uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Speilding is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Speilding has picked Pena up - he's going for a ride! Speilding dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Speilding is looking for a kimura but Pena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Speilding to get the leverage.
Pena tries to kick Speilding off but Speilding keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Speilding is looking to take a break and control but Pena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pena throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Speilding throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pena moves into full guard.
Speilding trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speilding slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Speilding missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pena is pressing down on Speilding's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Speilding gets to his feet. Pena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Speilding moves into the clinch.
Pena is trying to pull guard but Speilding turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Pena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speilding utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dan Speilding seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Speilding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Speilding moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC2#
Speilding breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Speilding fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pena to the ground. Speilding is now in Pena's guard.#ES#
Pena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Speilding presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Speilding.
Pena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speilding's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Speilding. #BC2#
Speilding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speilding fails to land with a series of punches.
Speilding moves out of range of the body kick from Pena.
Speilding throws a sloppy head kick and Pena moves out of range easily.
Speilding defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pena.
Benedict Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Speilding is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pena motions for Speilding to come forward. Pena throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Speilding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Speilding 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Speilding!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
OMaly tries for a takedown but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OMaly misses with a combination
#TD#
and Miranda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OMaly's guard.
Miranda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miranda lands a couple of elbows.
Miranda is in close to OMaly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
OMaly wants to stand but Miranda is controlling the position.
Miranda is looking to work some ground and pound but OMaly has wrist control.#SUB#
Miranda drops back looking for a leg! OMaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMaly manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into OMaly's guard. #SUB#
Miranda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miranda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
OMaly wants to stand and escape but Miranda is having none of it.
OMaly is wriggling around but Miranda manages to pass to half guard.
OMaly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OMaly is trying to stand up here but Miranda is controlling him well.
Miranda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OMaly defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMaly is looking to escape.#SUB#
Miranda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Miranda is looking for a kimura but OMaly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.
OMaly tries to get to full guard but Miranda has control of the leg.
OMaly wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB#
Miranda is looking for a kimura but OMaly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. OMaly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OMaly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OMaly trying to strike off his back.
Miranda 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.
Miranda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miranda distracts OMaly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miranda with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
OMaly pushes Miranda off and gets back to his feet.
OMaly's corner calls for a 1-2. OMaly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL2#
Miranda tries to keep at a distance but OMaly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miranda has OMaly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMaly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OMaly.
OMaly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miranda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OMaly just stands there and leans against the cage.
OMaly is looking to take this one to the mat.
OMaly misses with a hook to the ribs.
OMaly tries to break the clinch but Miranda is controlling the position.
Miranda has OMaly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMaly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Miranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OMaly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miranda.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
OMaly blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OMaly after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from OMaly.
Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OMaly after a bit of a struggle.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but OMaly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OMaly lands with a short shot to the head.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but OMaly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OMaly lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OMaly.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but OMaly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OMaly lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
OMaly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMaly shoots in and drives through. Miranda sprawls well.#CL2#
OMaly gets a clinch. #BC2#
OMaly breaks from the clinch.
OMaly throws a combination. Miranda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conner OMaly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
OMaly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miranda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Miranda drops back looking for a leg! OMaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMaly manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into OMaly's guard.
OMaly wants to stand up but Miranda is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miranda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OMaly wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Miranda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMaly wants to stand up but Miranda is controlling him.
Miranda scoring with some ground and pound.
Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miranda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Miranda drops back looking for a leg! OMaly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMaly manages to kick Miranda off! Miranda jumps back into OMaly's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OMaly is wriggling around but Miranda manages to pass to half guard.
OMaly tries to roll over but Miranda keeps him under control.
Miranda slips a nice elbow through OMaly's hands, connecting with OMaly's forehead.
OMaly pushes Miranda off looking to stand but Miranda dives back in and keeps control.
OMaly moves into full guard.
OMaly is looking to stand up but Miranda isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Miranda drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Miranda as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! OMaly screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Miranda! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Monroe Miranda!
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