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QFC Tournament 929 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jembe Kobra (ranked 4617 p4p, 447 weight class) and Circie Marcelo (ranked 4387 p4p, 0 weight class). Jembe Kobra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jembe Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Circie Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo drives through and clinches with Kobra against the cage.
Kobra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marcelo uses from the top position.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marcelo is stalling in the full guard.
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra has a closed guard, preventing Marcelo from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcelo preventing the sweep.
Kobra is controlling Marcelo's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcelo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobra.
Kobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marcelo scores with a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Kobra keeps moving.
Kobra wants to stand but Marcelo is controlling the position.
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kobra looking for a sweep. Not yet Kobra, not yet.
Marcelo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobra keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is looking to clinch.
Kobra feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobra finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcelo's head.
Kobra swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcelo.
Kobra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marcelo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marcelo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kobra to the ground. Marcelo is now in Kobra's guard.
Marcelo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kobra pulls Marcelo in close to prevent any damage.
Marcelo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kobra is looking for a triangle but Marcelo pushes his legs off easily.
Kobra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcelo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marcelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Circie Marcelo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marcelo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kobra's guard.
Marcelo wants to stand but Kobra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kobra looking to control.
Kobra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra controls Marcelo momentarily but Marcelo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra wants to sweep here but Marcelo controlling him for the moment.
Marcelo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marcelo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kobra did well to prevent Marcelo getting side control.
Kobra tries to get to full guard but Marcelo has control of the leg.
Marcelo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marcelo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo trying to control but Kobra is having none of it.
Circie Marcelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcelo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kobra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marcelo tries to control but Kobra wriggling away.
Kobra working to try and regain half guard.
Kobra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Marcelo unloading with bombs!
Kobra working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra taking shots to the head.
Marcelo trying to control but Kobra is having none of it.
Marcelo prevents Kobra from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcelo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kobra is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Circie Marcelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marcelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kobra darts in looking for a takedown but Marcelo gets double underhooks and turns Kobra into the cage.
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
Marcelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marcelo tries to pull guard but Kobra won't allow it.
Marcelo pulls guard effortlessly.
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobra trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kobra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcelo's head.
Kobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kobra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcelo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marcelo with a hook.
Kobra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jembe Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcelo circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Marcelo on that attempt.
Kobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Kobra misses with a head kick.
Kobra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcelo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcelo is looking to regain half guard here but Kobra keeps moving and retains side control.
Kobra working the ground and pound but Marcelo is defending the strikes.
Marcelo is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kobra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kobra is looking to take a break and control but Marcelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobra just content to control the position.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Kobra.
A lull in the action here.
Marcelo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kobra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobra throws a head kick that misses.
Marcelo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kobra avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jembe Kobra.
I think Marcelo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Circie Marcelo wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Circie Marcelo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lei King (ranked 4392 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Kosta (ranked 4389 p4p, 432 weight class). Lei King has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lei King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Kosta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosta enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King passes into half guard.
Kosta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is trying to control. Kosta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kosta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosta is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosta looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kosta actively working from the bottom here.
Kosta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kosta is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King stops Kosta from getting back to his feet.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kosta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kosta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kosta uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kosta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King is posturing up here but Kosta has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Kosta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Kosta!
A victorious Don Kosta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mike (ranked 4388 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sken Jone (ranked 4394 p4p, 433 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sken Jone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mike is in Jone's guard.
Mike trying to control but Jone is working from the bottom.
Mike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mike sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jone's guard.
Mike is taking a breather. Jone 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.
Jone wants to control but Mike is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike wants to pass the guard but Jone is defending well.
Jone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mike trying to control the action but Jone is working from the bottom.
Mike with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jone closes the distance and clinches.
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mike circles away.
Mike throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jone looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well.
Mike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mike is pressed up against the cage. Jone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mike down to the mat. Mike avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matt Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sken Jone.
Jone clinches.
Jone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mike smiles and moves away.
Jone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike has Jone up against the cage in a clinch.
Jone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mike is trying to break free.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike tries to score a body lock takedown but Jone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mike tries to circle away but Jone has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mike is defending well for now.
Mike blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mike avoids a wild elbow strike from Jone.
Mike wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jone has him pressed against the cage.
Mike is trying to break the clinch but Jone is controlling him.
Jone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mike is defending well for now.
Mike is trying to pull guard but Jone has him pressed against the cage.
Jone manages to break the clinch.
Jone darts in looking for a takedown but Mike gets double underhooks and turns Jone into the cage.
Jone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Mike misses the target.
Jone wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Mike was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jone.
Mike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jone wants to clinch.
Mike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jone fails with the takedown.
Mike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jone rushes Mike and presses him up against the cage.
Jone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jone looks winded!
Mike blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mike dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mike closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jone quickly recovers to half guard.
Jone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sken Jone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jone clinches.
Mike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sken Jone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mike jumps guard but Jone stands there with Mike around his waist. Mike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Mike thuds his right hand into Jone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike stuffs the takedown.
Jone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jone lands an elbow inside.
Mike successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike trying to keep a closed guard but Jone is proving a slippery customer.
Jone won't allow Mike to get back to his feet.
Mike seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jone is one step ahead there.
Mike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jone wants to stand but Mike has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mike is adopting a defensive guard.
Mike is working an open guard so Jone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone has closed the distance and engaged Mike in a clinch.
Mike pulls guard.
Mike pulls Jone in close to his closed guard and prevents Jone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mike's guard.
Mike is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike pulls Jone in close to prevent any damage.
Jone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jone gets to his feet. Mike looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sken Jone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mike.
Mike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mike wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike stuffs the takedown attempt from Jone. Jone gets slowly back to his feet.
Jone scores with a jab to the body.
Jone has Mike up against the cage in a clinch.
Mike letting Jone take a breather here.
Jone trying to stall but Mike improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike darts in looking for a takedown but Jone gets double underhooks and turns Mike into the cage.
Jone pushes Mike up against the cage in a clinch.
Jone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jone manages to break the clinch.
Mike has Jone up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mike's brow.
Mike jumps guard.
Jone advances position into side control!
Mike tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mike keeps working.
Mike has one of Jone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mike tries to roll over but Jone keeps him under control.
Mike throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mike is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike is trying to control but can't.
Mike looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mike darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone lands an elbow that stopped Mike in his tracks for a moment.
Mike tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jone just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike avoids a wild elbow strike from Jone.
Mike is trying to break free.
Jone jumps into guard, dragging Mike to the mat.
Jone can't keep his opponent in guard - Mike advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike misses with a head shot. Jone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mike trying to control but Jone is working from the bottom.
Mike wants to pass the guard but Jone is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mike is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sken Jone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Sken Jone!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Sken Jone!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sken Jone!
Sken Jone wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Sken Jone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Light Bright (ranked 4647 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Blaze (ranked 4404 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Light Bright has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze slips a jab and a cross from Bright.
Blaze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaze tries to sprawl but Bright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard but Bright has mounted him!
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze tries to hold on but Bright pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaze is looking to escape.
Blaze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bright get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bright.
Bright tries for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom here.
Blaze is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bright is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head.
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bright working away.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaze tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.
Blaze wants to control but Bright postures up.
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaze has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blaze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bright trying to control the action but Blaze is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blaze is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
Blaze struggling a bit here.
Bright tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Bright gets a takedown into half guard.
Blaze trying to control but Bright postures up.
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaze is staying active underneath Bright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Bright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bright lands a nice hook to Blaze's body. Blaze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Light Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blaze's half guard.
Blaze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bright's back!
Blaze working for a choke but Bright reverses nicely into Blaze 's guard.
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blaze is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blaze has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Blaze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaze has Bright in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blaze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blaze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blaze!
Blaze is working to tighten his grip on Bright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Blaze is really squeezing tight and eventually Bright passes out! Blaze breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drake Blaze!
A victorious Drake Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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