QFC Tournament 881 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jac Lyon (ranked 5158 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Smesher (ranked 5271 p4p, 0 weight class). Smesher has chosen Final Credits by Midland as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bobby Smesher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lyon
vs
Smesher

195 cm
24
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

King Nutrition

Kombat Sportswear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jac Lyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Smesher!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lyon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smesher on his heels. He'll look to pass Smesher's guard now, I'm sure.
Smesher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Smesher is keeping the position.
Lyon prevents Smesher from getting back to his feet.
Lyon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smesher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smesher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Smesher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon lands a couple of digs.
Lyon trying to control but Smesher is working from the bottom.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyon lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Smesher is rocked!

It looks like Bobby Smesher has been cut.
Lyon arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smesher's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jac Lyon!
Jac Lyon made sure to mention his sponsor, King Nutrition in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bobby Smesher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sweet Ass, guy'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Riot (ranked 5322 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 5147 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Riot
vs
Brown

185 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Riot.
Riot lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Bobby Brown has been cut.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Riot with an uppercut!
Brown lands an overhand right.
Riot blocks a jab.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Riot's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riot's head backwards.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Brown catches Riot right on the button with a cross.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Riot's shoulder, as Riot tries to avoid the shot.
Riot throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riot staying out of range there.
Riot moves out of range as Brown strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riot is looking for a counter combo.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riot circles away quickly and effectively.
Riot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Riot is out of range.
Riot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Riot throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Riot moved out of range nicely.
Brown 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.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Riot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Riot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Riot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.

Riot drops Brown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brown looks back up at him and smiles so Riot waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Riot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown looks winded!
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riot counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Brown badly! He tries to strike back but Riot puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Brown out cold! Oh man, Brown will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Riot!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Berry (ranked 5117 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Cleaver (ranked 5274 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker Berry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Berry
vs
Cleaver

172 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tucker Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cleaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cleaver rushes Berry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Cleaver has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Berry regains guard immediately.

Cleaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cleaver has managed to get both his arms back between Berry's legs - danger averted.
Cleaver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Cleaver is proving a slippery customer.
Berry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cleaver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cleaver wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cleaver is in close to Berry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cleaver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cleaver postures up.
Berry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleaver's guard.

Berry wants to control from the top but Cleaver keeps moving.
Cleaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cleaver keeps moving.
Cleaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Berry drops back looking for a leg! Cleaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cleaver manages to kick Berry off! Berry jumps back into Cleaver's guard.
Cleaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Cleaver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Berry with that takedown attempt.

Berry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Berry is working for a submission of some sort.
Cleaver is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleaver avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cleaver gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry wants to pass the guard but Cleaver is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Cleaver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Berry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cleaver defends well and Berry ends up having to push Cleaver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cleaver throws a hook to the side of Berry's head but Berry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Berry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cleaver to the mat! Cleaver manages to get full guard.
Cleaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berry's guard.

Cleaver passes Berry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cleaver trying to control the action but Berry is working from the bottom.
Cleaver working over Berry with some ground and pound. Berry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry tries to roll over but Cleaver keeps him under control.
Berry is looking to control Cleaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berry avoid being mounted?
Berry is controlling Cleaver's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cleaver seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Cleaver from controlling successfully.

Berry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cleaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cleaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berry is pulling down on Cleaver's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Cleaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cleaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleaver working the head and body with strikes.
Cleaver slips a nice elbow through Berry's hands, connecting with Berry's forehead.
Berry is not content to let Cleaver control the position.
Cleaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleaver.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Cleaver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry is staying active underneath Cleaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cleaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cleaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cleaver 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.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cleaver connects with a nice short shot to Berry's temple.

Berry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Cleaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Berry is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cleaver lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Berry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleaver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cleaver.
Cleaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleaver works his way into side control.
Cleaver taking a break here but Berry is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Cleaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Berry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berry seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cleaver misses with a hook.
Berry ducks under a wild hook from Cleaver.
Berry tries for a takedown but Cleaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cleaver feints the counter takedown.
Cleaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Cleaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleaver wants it to stay on the feet.
And Cleaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Berry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleaver. Berry does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleaver swings for the body but Berry moves out of range.
Berry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cleaver but Cleaver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berry dives in and grabs Cleaver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cleaver pushes down on Berry's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cleaver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cleaver tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Berry is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleaver lands with a punch from half guard.
Berry wants to improve his position but Cleaver is controlling well.
Cleaver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cleaver is keen to just control but Berry is a slippery customer.
Cleaver winds up and cracks Berry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walter Cleaver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver working over Berry with some ground and pound. Berry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cleaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berry trying to control but Cleaver postures up.
Cleaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cleaver wants to take a breather but Berry is having none of it.
Cleaver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cleaver stalling.
Ground and pound from Cleaver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver is taking a breather. Berry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Berry looking for submissions off his back.
Berry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cleaver is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleaver controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berry fails with a takedown attempt.
Berry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cleaver leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cleaver throws out a counter right but Berry avoids it with no problem.
Tucker Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleaver sprawls well. He's pushed Berry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tucker Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berry dodges the punch combination from Cleaver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Cleaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cleaver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Walter Cleaver!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Walter Cleaver!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Walter Cleaver!

Walter Cleaver wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Gustav (ranked 5400 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov (ranked 5194 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gustav
vs
Abdu Nurmagomedov

176 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gustav instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Gustav.
Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch but Gustav keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Gustav manages to get underhooks.
Gustav tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.

Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Gustav controlling him for the moment.

Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nurmagomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gustav has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Gustav's posture but Gustav avoids it.

Gustav stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Gustav drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants to break free but Gustav has control.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses.

Nurmagomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nurmagomedov manages to end up in side control.

Gustav explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustav moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustav can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov is trying to stall.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Gustav turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Gustav slowing the pace effectively.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Gustav.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Gustav is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Gustav has him pinned against the cage.
Gustav leaning against his opponent.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Gustav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gustav gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Gustav manages to retain guard.

Gustav wriggles free and stands up.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Gustav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gustav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Nurmagomedov rushes Gustav and presses him up against the cage.
Gustav prevents Nurmagomedov from breaking the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Gustav works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gustav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustav prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body.
Gustav is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustav tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.

That has opened up Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Gustav stalling against the cage.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustav stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustav.
Gustav lands with a left to the head.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gustav for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gustav lands a right hand.

Nurmagomedov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him?
Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustav works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gustav has Nurmagomedov pressed against the cage. He pushes Nurmagomedov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gustav throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nurmagomedov crashing to the floor! Gustav piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nurmagomedov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Gustav!
Karl Gustav thanked the fans post fight for their support.