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QFC Tournament 224 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Call Me The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Zamfirescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamfirescu has chosen Tribal Dance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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155 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Call Me The Man!
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, Tony Zamfirescu!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Man leaves his chin hanging out and Zamfirescu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! The Man crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Zamfirescu!
Tony Zamfirescu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Ham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasper Martini (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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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Ham!
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, Kasper Martini!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ham cracks Martini with an open hand slap.
It looks like Kasper Martini has been cut.
Ham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martini.
Martini shoots in but no luck this time.
Crunch! Martini slams his shin into Ham's torso.
Martini throws a combination that misses
letting Ham counter with a right hand.
Martini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martini shoots in looking for a takedown. Ham tries to sprawl out of it but Martini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martini wants to clinch up but Ham keeps it at a distance.
Martini throws a head kick but Ham moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martini somewhat.
Steven Ham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasper Martini.
Martini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martini counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ham is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Martini.
Martini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ham's waist but Ham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martini off to one side.
No luck for Martini with that takedown attempt.
Ham lands with a straight right. Martini didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham lands a big uppercut and Martini crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Martini looks OK. Ham waves Martini back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ham sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Martini's defenses. It connects perfectly with Martini's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Ham!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (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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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Hung!
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, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hung lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James shoots in for a double leg but Hung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hung drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Hung waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Hung plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops James to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! James just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Hung!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Hunsaker (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Tran!
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, Shawn Hunsaker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunsaker darts in trying to clinch
and Tran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunsaker! Tran lets Hunsaker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hunsaker is rocked!
It looks like Shawn Hunsaker has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunsaker looks to clinch
and Tran counters with a huge right that knocks Hunsaker out cold! Tran is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alvin Tran!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thum Balaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Wade (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thum Balaba!
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, Dwayne Wade!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balaba wants to clinch but Wade slips to the side
and Wade decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balaba's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wade wants to pass the guard but Balaba is keeping the position.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wade is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balaba is just riding it out for now. Wade eventually gives up the hold.
Wade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wade has eaten all the pies!
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balaba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wade is defending well. Balaba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wade has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Balaba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thum Balaba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Chun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Henrique (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Chun!
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, Bruno Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henrique.
Chun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henrique tries to land a front kick but Chun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henrique swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chun as he jumps to the side.
Henrique fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henrique tries to clinch
enabling Chun to counter with a crisp jab.
Chun misses with a few strikes there.
Henrique misses with a head kick.
Chun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Billy Chun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chun as he connects with a hook.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chun sprawls well. Chun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Billy Chun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Henrique.
Chun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henrique wants to clinch.
Chun swats away the attempt to clinch by Henrique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique shoots for a double leg takedown but Chun sprawls well. He's pushed Henrique's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Henrique with that takedown attempt.
Chun dodges the punch combination from Henrique.
Henrique shoots in but Chun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chun leaves Henrique with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henrique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique darts in trying to clinch
and Chun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henrique will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henrique looks winded!
Chun lands a jab.
Henrique with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chun counters with a three punch combo that has Henrique backing up. Henrique nods at Chun to acknowledge the strikes.
Henrique's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henrique scrambles back to his feet.
Henrique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruno Henrique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique moves forwards but Chun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chun avoids the head kick by Henrique.
Good exchange - Chun coming out on top.
Chun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henrique tries to clinch but Chun is having none of it.
Chun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henrique's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henrique misses with a takedown attempt - Chun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henrique tries to clinch up but Chun circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Chun dominated that round.
That's time! Chun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Chun scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bruno Henrique has been cut.
Henrique throws a solid leg kick but Chun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henrique.
Henrique walks into a straight right hand from Chun.
Nice takedown defense from Chun. No joy for Henrique on that attempt.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown but Chun shows good takedown defense.
Henrique wants to clinch up but Chun keeps it at a distance.
Chun thuds his right hand into Henrique's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henrique shoots in but Chun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Chun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Henrique.
Henrique throws a push kick but Chun slaps the foot to one side.
Henrique is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chun stuffs the takedown attempt from Henrique. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique moves to clinch but Chun breaks away
enabling Chun to counter with a crisp jab.
Chun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Chun does it's job there.
Henrique tries to clinch but Chun moves away
and Chun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henrique tries to clinch there but Chun circles away.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chun sprawls well. Chun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries to clinch up but Chun circles away and keeps his distance.
Billy Chun is winning the standup battle so far.
Henrique misses with a double jab
and Chun counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Chun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chun.
Chun cracks Henrique with a good jab.
Chun feints a jab promting Henrique to slip. Chun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Henrique slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henrique misses with a head kick.
Henrique shoots for a takedown but Chun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chun to counter with a crisp jab.
Chun catches Henrique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henrique has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henrique under the eye.
Henrique tries to clinch up
and Chun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab lands there for Chun.
Chun lands a jab to the nose.
Henrique on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chun swats away the attempt to clinch by Henrique.
Nice jab there from Chun.
Henrique tries to clinch up
and Chun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henrique takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billy Chun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henrique closes the distance and pushes Chun back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Chun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Henrique's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chun could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Henrique with that takedown attempt.
Henrique shoots in for a double leg but Chun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chun lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Chun finds it's target.
Henrique fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chun is out of range.
Henrique wants to clinch but Chun slips to the side
and Henrique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henrique throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henrique.
Billy Chun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Henrique.
Henrique takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henrique drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henrique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henrique looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chun is fending him off so far but Henrique persists. Nope, Chun circles away and we're back to standing.
Chun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henrique.
Henrique gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique takes a swing at Chun's ribcage but misses.
Chun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henrique's head backwards.
Henrique tries to close the distance and clinch but Chun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chun with a hook.
Chun's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chun duly obliges.
Henrique closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chun circles away.
Chun scores with a decent looking hook.
Chun scores with a jab. Henrique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Chun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique misses with a takedown attempt
and Chun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chun jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chun lunges at Henrique with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henrique's hand.
Henrique needs to keep his hands up - Chun had a free shot at his head there.
Chun sizes up Henrique with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chun!
Henrique closes the distance but Chun moves to the side
and Henrique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henrique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chun catches Henrique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chun scores with a punch to the head.
Bruno Henrique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chun lands with a nice combination. Henrique backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Chun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chun, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Billy Chun!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Billy Chun!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Billy Chun!
Billy Chun wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Merchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Johnson (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Merchant!
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, Alex Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Merchant enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Merchant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Merchant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merchant controls the pace.
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merchant has passed into side control.
Merchant works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merchant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merchant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson tries to hold on but Merchant pushes him away.
Merchant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Merchant is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merchant.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merchant lands a body punch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Merchant has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson working away.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Merchant wants to control but Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Merchant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson keeping hold of Merchant's head, controlling as best he can.
Merchant not doing much here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Merchant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merchant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merchant trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because David Merchant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Merchant shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Merchant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merchant keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merchant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merchant has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchant advances position into side control!
Merchant has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Merchant controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merchant looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Merchant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Merchant pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Merchant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Merchant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Merchant wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Merchant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant forces his way into half guard.
Merchant passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchant wants to take Johnson's back here but Johnson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Merchant's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Merchant postures up.
Merchant controlling the pace for now.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merchant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson has given up his back here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Merchant.
Merchant patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Merchant keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merchant looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Merchant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Merchant.
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Merchant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Merchant let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Merchant has locked on a rear naked choke here! Johnson is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Merchant!
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