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QFC Tournament 78 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Heaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasser Arafat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Heaney! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yasser Arafat! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heaney tries for a takedown but Arafat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A jab from Arafat misses. Arafat throws a body punch but Heaney moves out of range. Aidan Heaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heaney fails in his attempt to clinch. Arafat keeps the fight on the outside. Heaney shoots in looking for a takedown. Arafat tries to sprawl out of it but Heaney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arafat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Arafat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arafat lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Arafat.
Arafat stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Heaney. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Heaney. Arafat scores with a three punch combo!
Yasser Arafat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Arafat scores with a one two! Heaney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Heaney shoots for a takedown but Arafat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. No luck for Heaney with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heaney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arafat defends it nicely. Arafat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heaney circles away quickly and effectively. Heaney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arafat paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heaney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arafat is fending him off so far but Heaney persists. Nope, Arafat circles away and we're back to standing. Heaney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heaney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arafat. Heaney moves out of range of the strikes. Heaney blocks a jab. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Heaney shoots in looking for a takedown but Arafat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heaney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Heaney shoots for a double leg takedown but Arafat sprawls well. He's pushed Heaney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Arafat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arafat throws a shot from downtown. Heaney moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Heaney shoots in and drives through. Arafat sprawls well. The fighters circling - Arafat throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heaney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arafat looks to land a right hand but Heaney moved out of range. Good exchange - Arafat coming out on top. Arafat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arafat slaps away a takedown attempt from Heaney, before circling back to the center of the mat. Arafat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heaney moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasser Arafat dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heaney clinches with his opponent.
Arafat wants to break free but Heaney has control.
Heaney wants a takedown but no success here.
Arafat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heaney wants to take the fight to the mat but Arafat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Heaney tries for a takedown but Arafat manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Heaney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heaney wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heaney is looking to control Arafat's arms but Arafat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heaney has his back to the cage. Heaney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arafat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Heaney has Arafat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arafat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Arafat stalls. Heaney manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heaney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arafat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arafat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Heaney is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Heaney 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. Heaney is looking to stand up but Arafat isn't so interested in that idea. Heaney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Heaney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arafat is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heaney trying to keep a closed guard but Arafat is proving a slippery customer.
Heaney has his foot on Arafat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arafat works his way back into a safe position though. Heaney looking for a guillotine here but Arafat defends easily.
Heaney looking for a guillotine here but Arafat defends easily.
Arafat is looking to stand up but Heaney won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arafat trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Heaney is looking for a triangle but Arafat pushes his legs off easily.
Arafat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heaney is keeping the position for now. Arafat stops Heaney from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Heaney dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Arafat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Heaney misses with a takedown attempt - Arafat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Arafat digs a good body shot into Heaney's ribs. Arafat digs a good body shot into Heaney's ribs. Arafat throws a jab when Heaney was well out of range. Heaney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arafat.
Heaney takes a swing at Arafat's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heaney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heaney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arafat is fending him off so far but Heaney persists. Nope, Arafat circles away and we're back to standing. Heaney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arafat fails to land with a series of punches.
Arafat tests Heaney's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Arafat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heaney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Heaney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heaney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arafat as he avoids it easily. Heaney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arafat lands a nice shot that snaps Heaney's head back.
A jab from Arafat misses. A punch lands to the side of Heaney 's head but he takes it in his stride. Arafat misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arafat slaps away a takedown attempt from Heaney, before circling back to the center of the mat. Heaney shoots in for a takedown but Arafat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Heaney misses with a takedown attempt - Arafat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Arafat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Arafat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arafat lands a jab to the head.
Arafat connects with a crisp jab. Arafat scores with a jab. Heaney acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Aidan Heaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arafat throws a lazy right hand but Heaney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arafat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heaney. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heaney takes a body punch but keeps moving. Arafat misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Yasser Arafat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Arafat 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 for Yasser Arafat! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Yasser Arafat! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Yasser Arafat!
Yasser Arafat wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boom Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silly Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silly Billy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Boom Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silly Billy! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Billy gets caught flat footed, as Boom Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Boom Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Billy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boom Jr trying to control but Billy is working from the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Billy can do anything to dispel that myth. Boom Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Billy is retaining full guard. Boom Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Boom Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Billy! Boom Jr wants to take Billy's back here but Billy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boom Jr has isolated one of Billy's arms. Billy looking to fight him off but Boom Jr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Boom Jr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Takayoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond Harrington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Harrington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Takayoshi! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Takayoshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Harrington leaves Takayoshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Harrington gets a double leg takedown into Takayoshi's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Harrington preventing the sweep. Takayoshi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harrington preventing the sweep. Takayoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takayoshi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Harrington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takayoshi manages to avoid it. Desmond Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Takayoshi. Harrington stuffs the takedown attempt from Takayoshi. Takayoshi gets slowly back to his feet. Desmond Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kido Takayoshi. Harrington gets a takedown into half guard. Takayoshi is trying to stand back up but Harrington is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harrington is thwarting Takayoshi's attempts to control the position. Takayoshi wants to get back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Takayoshi wants to control but Harrington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kido Takayoshi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Takayoshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Harrington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takayoshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Takayoshi misses with a takedown and Harrington counters by clinching up. Harrington tries a knee to the head but Takayoshi blocks it.
Takayoshi wants to take the fight to the mat but Harrington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrington missing with knees to the body.
Harrington slows down the pace here.
Takayoshi wants to break free but Harrington has control.
Harrington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Takayoshi regains guard.
Takayoshi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Takayoshi wants to sweep but no luck. Harrington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Desmond Harrington just wasn't active enough. Takayoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Takayoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takayoshi fails with the takedown and Harrington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Harrington tightens his grip and picks Takayoshi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takayoshi manages to land in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Takayoshi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harrington passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takayoshi tries to buck Harrington off but Harrington is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takayoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrington tries to avoid it but Takayoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrington to the ground. Harrington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Takayoshi has a takedown stuffed. Takayoshi tries to clinch up. Harrington wants to clinch up but Takayoshi keeps it at a distance. Harrington has managed to clinch.
Takayoshi managing to block the knees to the body from Harrington.
A right hand to the body from Harrington.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt. Desmond Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kido Takayoshi. Harrington leaning his opponent against the cage. Harrington lands a takedown into guard.
Harrington won't allow Takayoshi to get back to his feet. Desmond Harrington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takayoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kido Takayoshi. Harrington tries to clinch up. The fight moves into the clinch position. Takayoshi being controlled against the cage. Takayoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Harrington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harrington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takayoshi's half guard. Takayoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Harrington missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Takayoshi tries to roll over but Harrington keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Harrington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrington stalling in the clinch.
Takayoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrington.
Harrington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harrington manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harrington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takayoshi to his feet. Takayoshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrington tries to sprawl out of it but Takayoshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Takayoshi shoots in for a takedown but Harrington shows good takedown defense. Takayoshi tries to clinch but Harrington moves out of range. Takayoshi scores with a hook to the body. Harrington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fight moves into the clinch position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takayoshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrington gets an underhook and turns Takayoshi into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Takayoshi fails in his attempt to clinch. Takayoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Takayoshi wants to clinch. Takayoshi is looking to clinch. Takayoshi fails with the takedown and Harrington counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Takayoshi wants to get back to full guard but Harrington has mounted him! Takayoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. Harrington controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takayoshi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Takayoshi is looking to improve his position.
Takayoshi trying to hold on to Harrington's head to control him but Harrington postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takayoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Desmond Harrington wasn't doing enough on the ground. Harrington clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takayoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrington's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Takayoshi tries to circle away but Harrington has him pinned against the cage. Takayoshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Takayoshi is trying to break the clinch but Harrington has him pressed against the cage. Harrington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takayoshi jumps guard but Harrington stands there with Takayoshi around his waist. Takayoshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takayoshi wants to break free but Harrington has control.
Takayoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harrington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takayoshi being controlled against the cage. Harrington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Harrington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takayoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrington's guard. Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takayoshi is one step ahead there. Takayoshi drops back looking for a leg! Harrington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrington manages to kick Takayoshi off! Takayoshi jumps back into Harrington's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harrington pulls Takayoshi in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Desmond Harrington showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrington, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Desmond Harrington! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Desmond Harrington! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Desmond Harrington!
Desmond Harrington wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chatkla Likitaumneuychai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Popovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chatkla Likitaumneuychai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Popovic! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Likitaumneuychai tries to score with a low kick but Popovic moves his leg out of the way. Popovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Likitaumneuychai slips under a jab. Popovic looks to throw the jab but Likitaumneuychai is out of range. A slow jab from Likitaumneuychai misses its intended target. Likitaumneuychai staying out of range there. A slow jab from Popovic misses its intended target. Popovic throws a shot from downtown. Likitaumneuychai moves away and avoids it. A leg kick checked by Popovic. Likitaumneuychai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Likitaumneuychai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Popovic misses. A jab from Likitaumneuychai misses. A jab from Popovic misses. Likitaumneuychai swings for the body but Popovic moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Likitaumneuychai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Likitaumneuychai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Likitaumneuychai misses with a hook. Popovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Popovic throws a body punch but Likitaumneuychai moves out of range. A jab from Popovic finds it's way through Likitaumneuychai's defenses. Popovic misses with a looping right. Likitaumneuychai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popovic.
Popovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Likitaumneuychai. Likitaumneuychai slips under a jab from Popovic. Popovic lands with a straight right. Likitaumneuychai didn't see that one coming. Popovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popovic misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Likitaumneuychai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Likitaumneuychai lands a shoulder strike. Likitaumneuychai struggles to land a body shot inside as Popovic controls his hands.
Popovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Likitaumneuychai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Popovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Likitaumneuychai scores with a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Likitaumneuychai.
A short uppercut from Likitaumneuychai. Likitaumneuychai lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Likitaumneuychai. Popovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short uppercut from Likitaumneuychai. Likitaumneuychai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Popovic tries to pull guard but Likitaumneuychai won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Likitaumneuychai. Likitaumneuychai lands with a light punch inside. Likitaumneuychai swings wildly with an uppercut but Popovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Likitaumneuychai can't find room to land a body shot as Popovic controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Likitaumneuychai.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Likitaumneuychai throws a punch but it's blocked by Popovic. Popovic is looking to control Likitaumneuychai's arms but Likitaumneuychai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Popovic has his back to the cage. Likitaumneuychai lands a right hand. Likitaumneuychai lands a left hand.
Popovic tries to stall but Likitaumneuychai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Likitaumneuychai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Likitaumneuychai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Likitaumneuychai tries to throw a body punch but Popovic avoids it by throwing Likitaumneuychai back against the cage. Popovic being controlled against the cage. Likitaumneuychai lands a hook that snaps the head of Popovic backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Likitaumneuychai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Popovics head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chatkla Likitaumneuychai dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Popovic misses with a hook. Likitaumneuychai rushes Popovic and presses him up against the cage. Likitaumneuychai working aggressively here.
Popovic looking to slow down the pace here. Likitaumneuychai misses with some punches.
Popovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Likitaumneuychai prevents it.
Likitaumneuychai lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Likitaumneuychai. Likitaumneuychai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Likitaumneuychai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Likitaumneuychai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Likitaumneuychai creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Popovic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Popovic drops to his knees and Likitaumneuychai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chatkla Likitaumneuychai! An out of breath and clearly excited Chatkla Likitaumneuychai thanked 10th Degree Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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pop
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