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TFC 2: Roadhouse PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Clay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Jake Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Clay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clay's head.
Clay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
A combination from Pettis does no damage.
Pettis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Pettis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pettis looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay looks to land a body kick but Pettis moved away.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis misses with a kick to the body.
Pettis shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clay as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay throws a front kick aimed at Pettis's knee but Pettis avoids it well.
Clay throws a leg kick
and Pettis counters with a head kick. That will keep Clay thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Matt Clay has been cut.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pettis scores with a push kick.
Clay leaves Pettis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pettis scores with a hook.
Matt Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis thows a body kick. Clay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pettis thows a body kick. Clay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pettis has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis scores with a head kick. Clay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jake Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pettis's sensitive parts.
Pettis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
A big left from Clay misses.
Pettis lands a head kick. Clay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pettis stalks Clay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clay's face. Clay staggers backwards, shaken.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clay throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clay sprawls well. Clay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
Pettis tries to move into range but Clay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pettis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clay defends it nicely.
Clay blocks a head kick by Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay connects with a leg kick. Pettis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A right-left combo lands from Clay.
Pettis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt - Clay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettis.
Pettis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Pettis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Clay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for Pettis on that attempt.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis lands with a kick to the temple. Clay shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pettis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clay's head.
Jake Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis throws a front kick that sends Clay stumbling back into the cage.
Pettis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands a leg kick that knocks Clay off balance momentarily.
Clay avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Clay throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Clay throws a series of punches but Pettis avoids them all with ease.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clay sprawls well. Clay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clay blocks a head kick by Pettis.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Clay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pettis - the referee stops the clock and Clay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pettis. Clay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for Pettis on that attempt.
Clay throws a head kick that misses.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jake Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Pettis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Pettis with that takedown attempt.
Clay thows a body kick. Pettis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pettis. Clay shrugs it off though.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis wants to clinch but Clay slips to the side
and Clay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pettis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay checks the leg kick.
Clay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clay avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid body kick from Pettis.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Clay wants to land a leg kick but Pettis is out of range.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Clay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Clay jabs Pettis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clay throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Clay throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Clay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pettis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis scores with a head kick.
Pettis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clay's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Pettis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Clay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis has a takedown stuffed.
Clay avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Pettis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pettis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pettis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pettis stops Clay from getting back to his feet.
Pettis wants to work for an arm triangle but Clay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pettis passes to full mount!
Pettis lands a heavy elbow.
Pettis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pettis trying to control but Clay is having none of it.
Clay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pettis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pettis controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pettis with the ground and pound from mount.
Pettis is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pettis extends the arm and Clay is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Pettis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahak Torosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Hughes!
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, Sahak Torosian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torosian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Torosian stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tim Hughes has been cut.
Torosian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torosian misses with the combination.
Sahak Torosian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torosian swinging wildly here.
Torosian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Torosian counters with a crisp one two that drops Hughes! Torosian thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hughes to his feet! Hughes is in big trouble!
Hughes is rocked!
Torosian throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torosian pounces like a tiger and cracks Hughes with a vicious hook! Hughes is down but not out! Torosian follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sahak Torosian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misuaksual Bermaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misuaksual Bermaia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misuaksual Bermaia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bermaia tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bermaia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to slow Bermaia down with leg kicks.
Yamamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Misuaksual Bermaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bermaia closes the distance and clinches up with Yamamoto, looking for a takedown. Bermaia pushes Yamamoto against the cage but Yamamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bermaia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
Yuki Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misuaksual Bermaia.
Bermaia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Bermaia persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Bermaia moves out of range.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bermaia takes a step back to recover.
Bermaia looks winded!
Yamamoto throws a leg kick which misses Bermaia's front leg but catches the back leg as Bermaia tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto clinches up against the cage.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamamoto pushes Bermaia up against the cage in a clinch.
Bermaia takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Misuaksual Bermaia has been cut.
Yamamoto missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto crunches a lovely knee into Bermaia's ribcage.
Yamamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermaia fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bermaia avoids it.
Yamamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bermaia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yamamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bermaia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bermaia avoids it.
Yamamoto working Bermaia over with knees to the body.
Bermaia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bermaia avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermaia being controlled against the cage.
Yamamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bermaia is defending well for now.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
Yuki Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Yamamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamamoto clinches.
Bermaia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bermaia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yamamoto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bermaia.
Yamamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body.
Yamamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bermaia avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto avoiding damage.
Bermaia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermaia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Bermaia won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto crunches a lovely knee into Bermaia's ribcage.
Yamamoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bermaia avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bermaia up against the cage.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Bermaia won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Yamamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto taking a breather.
Yamamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bermaia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bermaia managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto missing with knees to the body.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body.
Yamamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body.
Bermaia takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misuaksual Bermaia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bermaia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Bermaia persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bermaia can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bermaia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamamoto can pounce on him.
Yamamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bermaia's sensitive parts.
Yamamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamamoto instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto missing with knees to the body.
Bermaia managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto crunches a lovely knee into Bermaia's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamamoto obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yamamoto.
Bermaia avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bermaia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yamamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yamamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bermaia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bermaia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermaia managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
The referee calls for Yamamoto to work.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body.
Yamamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bermaia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bermaia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yamamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bermaia avoids it.
A knee to the head by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the body.
Yamamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bermaia is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Bermaia won't want to take too many of those.
Yamamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bermaia.
Yamamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Bermaia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bermaia avoiding damage as Yamamoto throws knees to the body.
Yamamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bermaia.
Yuki Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misuaksual Bermaia.
Yamamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Bermaia won't want to take too many of those.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bermaia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamamoto's waist but Yamamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bermaia off to one side.
Bermaia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bermaia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bermaia backs up against the cage.
Bermaia tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bermaia is defending well for now.
Yamamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bermaia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yamamoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bermaia.
Yamamoto working Bermaia over with knees to the body.
Yamamoto is trying to stall.
Yamamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Bermaia avoids the damage to the body.
Bermaia managing to block the knees to the body from Yamamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto stops a takedown attempt from Bermaia.
Yuki Yamamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yamamoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yamamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bermaia has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yamamoto regains guard immediately.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but Bermaia controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bermaia stands and steps away. Yamamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bermaia dives in and grabs Yamamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes down on Bermaia's head and hops out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bermaia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yamamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Misuaksual Bermaia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yamamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bermaia. That did some damage!
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Bermaia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bermaia.
Bermaia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bermaia dives in and scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Bermaia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bermaia drops back looking for a leg! Yamamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamamoto manages to kick Bermaia off! Bermaia jumps back into Yamamoto's guard.
Bermaia won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Bermaia postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermaia advances to half guard.
Bermaia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bermaia.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Bermaia moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermaia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bermaia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bermaia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bermaia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control but Bermaia postures up.
Yamamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bermaia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bermaia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamamoto, who protects the arm well.
Bermaia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermaia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamamoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bermaia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yamamoto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bermaia but great work by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bermaia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yamamoto wants to control but Bermaia is keeping him busy.
Bermaia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bermaia on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto is keen to just control but Bermaia is a slippery customer.
Misuaksual Bermaia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuki Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamamoto blocks the strikes from Bermaia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misuaksual Bermaia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Yamamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Saaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Black Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Black Scholes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Saaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Black Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Scholes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Black Scholes keeps the fight on the outside.
Saaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Saaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Black Scholes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black Scholes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black Scholes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Black Scholes working hard to break the clinch.
Black Scholes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaki has Black Scholes pressed against the cage, preventing Black Scholes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black Scholes tries to circle away but Saaki has him pinned against the cage.
Black Scholes taking a breather.
Saaki stalling in the clinch.
That's two 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.
Saaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black Scholes prevents it.
Saaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black Scholes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Saaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black Scholes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black Scholes misses with the combination.
Saaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Saaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Saaki jumps guard but Black Scholes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Saaki.
Black Scholes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black Scholes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saaki shoots and misses
and Black Scholes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saaki misses with a hook
and Black Scholes counters with a left and a right that stings Saaki.
Saaki wants to clinch.
Saaki moves to clinch but Black Scholes breaks away
and Saaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saaki is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Black Scholes.
Saaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black Scholes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Black Scholes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saaki advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Saaki will probably get the nod.
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.
Saaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black Scholes circles away.
Saaki has his takedown stuffed
and Black Scholes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saaki looks to clinch
and Black Scholes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saaki fails with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Saaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black Scholes counters with a left and a right that stings Saaki.
Saaki fails with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saaki tries to clinch up but Black Scholes circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaki misses with a takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a two punch combo.
Saaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Black Scholes throws a combination. Saaki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black Scholes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Black Scholes as Saaki shoots in.
Black Scholes lands a two punch combo.
Black Scholes scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Saaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black Scholes counters with a series of strikes. Saaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes stalks Saaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saaki's face. Saaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saaki with a poor takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saaki tries for a takedown but Black Scholes circles away easily
and Black Scholes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Black Scholes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saaki eats them both and turns towards Black Scholes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Black Scholes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Black Scholes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black Scholes cracks Saaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black Scholes misses with a double jab.
Black Scholes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black Scholes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saaki under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black Scholes misses with a series of wild punches.
Black Scholes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black Scholes.
Black Scholes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left and a right from Black Scholes both land. Nice combination.
Saaki misses with a takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a left and a right that stings Saaki.
Black Scholes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saaki fails with the takedown
letting Black Scholes counter with a right hand.
Black Scholes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saaki back to the cage. Black Scholes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saaki with a poor takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a nice uppercut.
Black Scholes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Black Scholes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black Scholes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edward Black Scholes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black Scholes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black Scholes slaps away a takedown attempt from Saaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black Scholes.
Saaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black Scholes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saaki scrambles back to his feet.
Black Scholes throws a right and a left that Saaki avoids nicely.
Saaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Black Scholes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Black Scholes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Black Scholes.
Saaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black Scholes is fending him off so far but Saaki persists. Nope, Black Scholes circles away and we're back to standing.
Black Scholes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Saaki with that takedown attempt.
Black Scholes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saaki slips a jab and a cross from Black Scholes.
Saaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black Scholes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Saaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black Scholes throws a series of punches but Saaki moves out of range.
Black Scholes stalks Saaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saaki's face. Saaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Black Scholes lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Scholes keeps the fight on the outside.
Saaki wants to clinch up but Black Scholes keeps it at a distance.
Black Scholes works over Saaki's head and body with a nice combination.
Saaki tries for a takedown but Black Scholes circles away easily
and Black Scholes counters with a straight right hand.
Black Scholes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Black Scholes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black Scholes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Black Scholes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black Scholes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saaki fails with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saaki thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black Scholes.
Saaki shoots and misses
and Black Scholes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Black Scholes throws a series of punches but Saaki avoids them all with ease.
Saaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Black Scholes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left lands for Black Scholes.
Black Scholes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black Scholes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black Scholes misses with a series of wild punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black Scholes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Black Scholes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black Scholes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Black Scholes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jim Saaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saaki wants to clinch up but Black Scholes keeps it at a distance.
Saaki tries to clinch up.
Black Scholes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Saaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Black Scholes. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Black Scholes scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Black Scholes. No joy for Saaki on that attempt.
Saaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saaki dodges the punch combination from Black Scholes.
Saaki moves to clinch but Black Scholes breaks away
and Black Scholes counters with a series of strikes. Saaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saaki fails with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black Scholes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Saaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Black Scholes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black Scholes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Black Scholes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Ives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Collins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ives shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ives looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ives fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Russell Ives has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Ives. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ives throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ives off to one side.
Russell Ives seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ives tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Ives tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ives shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Collins cracks Ives with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ives is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ives is out on his feet! Collins sets himself and nearly takes Ives's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Collins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allistair Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allistair Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moretti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moretti clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moretti lands a right hand.
Moretti manages to break the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Moretti has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Moretti steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Allistair Silva has been cut.
Silva looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moretti throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Moretti digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Moretti lands with a big right hook that stumbles Silva - he's out on his feet here! Moretti follows up with another monster hook that separates Silva from consciousness! Silva falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Moretti stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sonny Moretti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Levis Khaiseb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levis Khaiseb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray closes the distance and pushes Khaiseb back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murray drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khaiseb wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Khaiseb postures up in Murray's guard and throws a big left but Murray blocks it.
Murray is controlling Khaiseb's posture.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khaiseb trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaiseb throwing strikes but missing.
Khaiseb wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Levis Khaiseb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Khaiseb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khaiseb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Khaiseb moves out of range easily.
Murray rushes Khaiseb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khaiseb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murray's brow.
Murray blocks the elbow strike.
Murray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khaiseb walks away with a smile on his face. Murray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murray closes the distance and pushes Khaiseb back into the cage.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from Khaiseb.
Khaiseb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray decides to pull guard.
Khaiseb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaiseb throws a big right hand that misses.
Khaiseb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaiseb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murray holds on and takes a little breather.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khaiseb throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.
Khaiseb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khaiseb wants to get up but he can't break Murray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khaiseb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khaiseb trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaiseb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khaiseb is looking to work some ground and pound but Murray has wrist control.
Murray pulls Khaiseb in close to prevent any damage.
Khaiseb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khaiseb trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khaiseb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levis Khaiseb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murray lands with a cross.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khaiseb was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Murray takes a swing at Khaiseb's ribcage but misses.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khaiseb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murray forces Khaiseb back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaiseb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray takes a swing at Khaiseb's ribcage but misses.
Khaiseb blocks a head kick by Murray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Levis Khaiseb has been cut.
Khaiseb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khaiseb moves to clinch but Murray breaks away
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khaiseb's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaiseb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Murray digs a good body shot into Khaiseb's ribs.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khaiseb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
Khaiseb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Khaiseb walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Khaiseb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khaiseb is rocked!
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Khaiseb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray cracks the inside of Khaiseb's front leg.
Khaiseb is aggressively charging in as Murray backs up avoiding any damage. Murray tosses out a jab and Khaiseb runs right into it face first! Khaiseb is out cold! Murray dropped down on all fours and is barking in Khaiseb's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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