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QFC Tournament 397 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fabio Yoshida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Webster!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webster is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, Webster circles away and we're back to standing.
Webster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Webster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Webster continues to drive forward.
Webster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Webster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yoshida to the mat! Yoshida manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Webster postures up.
Webster controlling from the top position.
Webster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yoshida's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webster is stalling in the full guard.
Chuck Webster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Webster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Webster stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Yoshida. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webster counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster controlling from side mount.
Webster has hold of Yoshida's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yoshida seems comfortable defending it but Webster has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yoshida is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yoshida is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Webster couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Webster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pud Pad Noyworawoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sonnen (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pud Pad Noyworawoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Sonnen.
Noyworawoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noyworawoot is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sonnen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sonnen is staying active underneath Noyworawoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Noyworawoot prevents Sonnen from standing back up.
Noyworawoot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sonnen is trying to stand up here but Noyworawoot is controlling him well.
Noyworawoot is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Noyworawoot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noyworawoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noyworawoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noyworawoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Sonnen is trying to stand up here but Noyworawoot is controlling him well.
Sonnen looks winded!
Noyworawoot wants to take a breather but Sonnen is having none of it.
Noyworawoot content to control rather than advance.
Noyworawoot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noyworawoot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Noyworawoot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sonnen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Noyworawoot.
Sonnen is in a horrible position here. Noyworawoot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Noyworawoot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Noyworawoot won't let Sonnen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Noyworawoot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sonnen is rocked!
Noyworawoot controlling the position easily from mount.
Noyworawoot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Noyworawoot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noyworawoot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Noyworawoot looking to isolate an arm here. Sonnen doesn't see it coming and as Noyworawoot extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Noyworawoot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pud Pad Noyworawoot!
In his post fight interview, Pud Pad Noyworawoot started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spenser Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Downunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spenser Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Downunder!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downunder moves into the clinch.
Downunder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown but Downunder manages to get underhooks.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Downunder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Downunder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Downunder misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Downunder as the two fighters clinch.
Downunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel taking a breather.
Steel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Downunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spenser Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downunder lands with a right to the head.
Steel tries to pull guard but Downunder holds him up against the cage and eventually Steel drops back down to his feet.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Downunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downunder tries to break free but Steel pushes him back against the cage.
Downunder is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Downunder lands with a left to the head.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Downunder has double underhooks.
Downunder has Steel pressed against the cage.
Downunder lands with a short shot to the head.
Downunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Downunder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downunder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Downunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Downunder blocks an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Downunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Downunder tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downunder digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Downunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Downunder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Downunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Downunder works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Steel tries to pull guard but Downunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downunder lands an uppercut.
Downunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel looking to slow down the pace here.
Steel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Downunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Downunder.
Downunder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Downunder.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Downunder on the inside.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Downunder's elbow.
Good body shot from Downunder.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike.
Downunder can't break the clinch.
Downunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Downunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Downunder blocks a head kick by Steel.
Downunder instigates a clinch.
Downunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Downunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Downunder looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Downunder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Downunder misses with a punch to the body.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel jumps guard but Downunder stands there with Steel around his waist. Steel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Downunder.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Downunder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Downunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Downunder tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Downunder clinches up against the cage.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Downunder.
Downunder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steel up against the cage.
Steel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Downunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Downunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Downunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Spenser Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downunder, pushing him back against the cage.
Downunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Downunder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spenser Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Downunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downunder lands a body shot.
Downunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Downunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Downunder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mike Downunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Downunder as the two fighters clinch.
Downunder is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downunder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder moves into the clinch.
Downunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Downunder.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Downunder.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Downunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Downunder stalls.
Downunder lands a shot to the body.
Steel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Downunder is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downunder stalling against the cage.
Downunder lands a shot to the body.
Downunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Downunder lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Downunder.
Downunder looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Downunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Downunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel avoids it.
Downunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Downunder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Downunder missing with knees to the body.
Downunder looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Downunder is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Downunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Downunder.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Downunder has the dominant position.
Downunder lands with a light punch inside.
Downunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Downunder lands with a right to the head.
Downunder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Downunder.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel jumps guard but Downunder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Downunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Downunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Downunder moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Downunder rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel is trying to pull guard but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
Downunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Downunder jabs at Steel's body.
Downunder clinches with his opponent.
Downunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Downunder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Downunder on the inside.
Downunder lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel is trying to stall.
Steel jumps guard but Downunder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spenser Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Downunder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Downunder working hard to break the clinch.
Downunder tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downunder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Downunder.
Downunder tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downunder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downunder wants it to stay on the feet.
Downunder rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Downunder missing with knees to the body.
Downunder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel has Downunder pressed against the cage, preventing Downunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Downunder throws an elbow but misses.
Downunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Downunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Downunder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
Downunder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel is defending well for now.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but Downunder has double underhooks.
Downunder is trying to break the clinch but Steel is controlling him.
Downunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mike Downunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Downunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder closes the distance and clinches.
Downunder lands with a left to the head.
Downunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Downunder.
Downunder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Downunder.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downunder smiles and moves away.
Downunder clinches up against the cage.
Spenser Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Downunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downunder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Mike Downunder wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod Murphy (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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Conger !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerrod Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conger tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conger is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Conger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Conger passes into half guard.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Conger sits in half guard.
Conger working Murphy over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy 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.
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conger postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Conger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conger has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Conger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conger throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy has his foot on Conger 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conger works his way back into a safe position though.
Conger working some strikes from top position.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Conger working some strikes from top position.
Conger wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conger throws a big elbow that misses.
Conger wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Conger chips away with some ground and pound.
Conger trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Conger slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy looks winded!
Conger postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Conger from controlling successfully.
Conger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Murphy working for a triangle but Conger defends it easily.
Conger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conger trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerrod Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Conger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Conger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conger is looking to stand back up but Murphy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Conger .
Conger is looking to get back to is feet but Murphy passes into side control.
Conger is looking for a sweep.
Conger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Conger 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Conger 's back!
Conger showing good submission defense here.
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!
Murphy is working for a rear naked choke. Conger is not defending it well and Murphy has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Conger refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Conger 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerrod Murphy!
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pop
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