Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 48
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Westwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Cleefe moves away.
It looked like Van Cleefe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Westwood tries to clinch there but Van Cleefe circles away.
Van Cleefe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Cleefe counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lebo Westwood has been cut.
Van Cleefe throws a monster overhand right that drops Westwood! Van Cleefe follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Maco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Westwood.
Westwood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maco lands with a good body shot.
Maco batters Westwood with a massive right followed by a huge left! Westwood is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Maco lands a final crushing right hand to drop Westwood to the mat with a gruesome thud! Maco is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cucu Maco!
Post fight, Cucu Maco stared into the camera and said 'I would like to rematch Scott Barrera '.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Westwood saw that one coming.
Westwood moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight works Westwood's body with a nice hook.
Westwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Lebo Westwood has been cut.
Knight cracks Westwood with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Westwood tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knight pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Westwood is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suge Knight!
A very excited looking Suge Knight 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.

Event: RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Faraimo slips a jab from Westwood.
Despite the aggression on Faraimo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Westwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faraimo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Westwood wants to control but Faraimo is keeping him busy.
Westwood stops Faraimo from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood is taking a breather. Faraimo 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.
Faraimo is looking to escape.
Westwood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westwood prevents Faraimo from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Westwood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Westwood with the ground and pound but Faraimo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Westwood trying to control but Faraimo is working from the bottom.
Westwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Westwood stops Faraimo from standing up.
Westwood is working Faraimo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faraimo wants to stand but Westwood is controlling the position.
Westwood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Westwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Westwood stays in close to Faraimo's body and controls the position.
Westwood prevents Faraimo from getting back to his feet.
Westwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faraimo wants to stand up but Westwood is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faraimo fails with a takedown attempt.
Westwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faraimo sprawls and moves away.
Faraimo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faraimo sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Westwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Westwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faraimo sprawls and moves away.
Faraimo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Westwood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Faraimo tries to clinch up but Westwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Westwood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Westwood circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Faraimo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Westwood instigates a clinch.
Faraimo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Faraimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faraimo is looking to control Westwood's arms but Westwood gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faraimo has his back to the cage.
Westwood goes for a takedown attempt but Faraimo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Westwood throws a leg kick
and Faraimo counters with a two punch combo.
Brad Faraimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faraimo shoots in and drives through. Westwood sprawls well.#TD#
Westwood shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faraimo's guard.#T4#
Westwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faraimo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Westwood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Westwood 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.
Westwood won't allow Faraimo to get back to his feet.
Westwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faraimo wants to stand but Westwood is controlling the position.
Westwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faraimo is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westwood is working Faraimo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebo Westwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Faraimo tries to clinch up.
Westwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Faraimo checks a low kick from Westwood.
Faraimo throws a counter combo.
Brad Faraimo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faraimo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Westwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westwood.
Faraimo scores with a shoulder strike.
Faraimo lands with a right to the head.
Faraimo tries to pull guard but Westwood won't allow it.
Faraimo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Faraimo lands with a short shot to the head.
Faraimo tries to pull guard but Westwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Faraimo drops back down to his feet.
Lebo Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Faraimo.
A nice left hand lands by Faraimo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faraimo stops a takedown attempt from Westwood.
Westwood wants to take the fight to the mat but Faraimo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faraimo is trying to pull guard but Westwood has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Faraimo on the inside. #T1#
A short left from Faraimo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faraimo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Faraimo as Westwood tries to tie him up.
Westwood seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Faraimo is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Faraimo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faraimo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faraimo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Westwood is rocked!
Faraimo scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Westwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faraimo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Westwood with a big uppercut! Westwood tries to clinch up but Faraimo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Westwood to the mat! Westwood covers up and Faraimo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Faraimo!
Brad Faraimo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Westwood misses with a hook
and Le Tobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Tobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Le Tobb scores with a hook to the body. Westwood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Le Tobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Westwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Le Tobb counters with a crisp right hand that drops Westwood! Le Tobb lets Westwood back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Westwood is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lebo Westwood has been cut.
Westwood looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westwood circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Le Tobb. Westwood falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Le Tobb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobb Le Tobb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.#CL#
Westwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Westwood just leaning against Knox, taking a breather.
Westwood stalling the fight. #TD#
Westwood works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Knox 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Westwood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood advances to half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Westwood keeps him under control.
Westwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Westwood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Westwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Westwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Westwood scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Westwood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Westwood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knox wants to control but Westwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Westwood working Knox over with strikes.
Westwood trying to control the pace.
Westwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Westwood lands with a punch from half guard.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knox looks winded!#T3#
Westwood passes to side control.
Westwood working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
A big shot lands for Westwood! That's hurt Knox! Will he recover? Westwood fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebo Westwood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019

#R1#
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Westwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Westwood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knox's guard.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westwood is one step ahead there.
Westwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Westwood pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Westwood wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Westwood winds up and cracks Knox with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Westwood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knox wants to improve his position but Westwood is controlling well.
Westwood controlling the pace.
Westwood moves into full mount! Knox won't be happy about that!
Knox is in a horrible position here. Westwood smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Westwood looking to finish Knox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Knox!#T2#
Westwood lands a nice shot to the head.
Knox looks winded!
Westwood loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Knox scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Westwood land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Westwood stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebo Westwood!

Event: QFC Tournament 896 Round 4
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1#
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westwood avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Panda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Panda prevents Westwood from improving his position.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Westwood won't allow Panda to pass to mount. #T1#
Westwood trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Westwood is defending well.
Westwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westwood wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Panda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Westwood is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Westwood is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Panda jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Westwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Westwood and Panda has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Westwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Westwood is defending well.
Westwood moves into full guard.
Panda passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Panda has hold of Westwood's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Westwood seems comfortable defending it but Panda has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Westwood is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Westwood is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Panda couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trash Panda!

Event: QFC Tournament 896 Round 3
Date: Feb 05, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Westwood. Those never looked like landing.
Westwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Westwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Psa sprawls well. He's pushed Westwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Westwood enables Psa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Westwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Psa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Psa trying to control here.
Westwood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Psa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Psa tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Psa wants to improve his position but Westwood is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Psa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westwood pulls his head out easily.
Westwood trying to pass the guard but Psa defending well.
Westwood prevents Psa from improving his position.
Psa is not content to let Westwood control the position.
Nice strikes from Westwood there.
Psa is looking to improve his position. #T2#
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.
Psa moves into full guard.
Psa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westwood is working Psa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Psa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westwood on the ground.
Psa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Westwood controls the pace.
Westwood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Westwood working some strikes from top position.
Psa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Psa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Westwood works over Psa with some ground and pound from guard.
Psa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Westwood stands up over Psa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Psa keeps moving.
Psa controls Westwood momentarily but Westwood frees himself.
Westwood stands up over Psa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Psa keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
Psa looking to control but Westwood passes into half guard. #T4#
Westwood winds up and cracks Psa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Westwood looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Psa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Psa is breathing heavily.
Westwood wants to control but Psa is keeping him busy.
Westwood works his way into full mount!
Westwood lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebo Westwood dominated that round.
That's time! Psa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Westwood tries to bum rush Psa with a series of wild strikes but Psa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khabib Psa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westwood throws a hook but Psa blocks it.
Psa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Psa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Westwood looks to land a left hand but Psa moved out of range nicely.
Westwood throws a shot from downtown. Psa moves away and avoids it.
Psa closes the distance and clinches up with Westwood, looking for a takedown. Psa pushes Westwood against the cage but Westwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Psa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Psa defending well as Westwood loads up on a big left hand.
Psa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Westwood throws a low kick, looking for Psa's leg but Psa calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Psa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Psa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Westwood misses.
Psa checks a leg kick. #T1#
Psa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westwood as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Westwood misses.
Psa has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Psa ducks under a wild hook from Westwood.
Psa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westwood.
A punch combination from Westwood misses.
Psa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westwood pinned against the cage. Westwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Psa shoots and misses #TD2#
and Westwood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westwood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Psa is trying to keep Westwood in close. #T2#
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Psa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westwood distracts Psa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Westwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Westwood stands and throws Psa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Westwood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psa is not content to let Westwood control the position. #T3#
Psa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Westwood's best efforts.#SUB#
Psa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westwood trying to control from half guard but Psa is working away.
Westwood drops an elbow to the side of Psa's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Westwood working the head and body with strikes.
Westwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westwood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Westwood.
Westwood is trying to control. Psa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Westwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Westwood there.
Westwood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Psa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Psa is rocked!
Westwood is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Psa is hurt! He's hurt bad - Westwood fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Psa from any more punishment! Congratulations to Westwood! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebo Westwood!

Event: QFC Tournament 896 Round 2
Date: Feb 04, 2019

#R1#
Westwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dolme thinks about the counter body kick.
Dolme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dolme.
Dolme slips under a jab from Westwood.
Dolme throws a head kick that Westwood semi-blocks.
Dolme misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dolme misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Westwood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westwood 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.
Westwood passes into half guard.
Dolme wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dolme actively working from the bottom here.
Westwood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westwood cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dolme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dolme is still trying to improve position.
Dolme wants to hold on but Westwood pushes him away.
Westwood loads up with a big shot that hurts Dolme! He's pulled Westwood in close but Westwood has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dolme survive? More strikes from Westwood and Dolme is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lebo Westwood!

Event: QFC Tournament 896 Round 1
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Kurwa.
A slow jab from Westwood misses its intended target.
Kurwa lands a jab-cross combination.
Westwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurwa keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Kurwa misses.
Westwood dodges the punch combination from Kurwa.
Kurwa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kurwa duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westwood slips a jab and a cross from Kurwa.
Kurwa misses with a two punch combination.
As Kurwa backs off Westwood throws a huge counter combo but Kurwa manages to avoid it all.
Westwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurwa.
Kurwa stalks Westwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Westwood's face. Westwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Westwood fails to land the takedown.
Kurwa misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Westwood has Kurwa up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Westwood prevents a body shot from Kurwa.
Kurwa is looking to break free of the clinch but Westwood has double underhooks.
Kurwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurwa tries to break free but Westwood pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Westwood breaks the clinch.
Kurwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Westwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurwa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurwa throws a one two combo.
Westwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurwa fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Westwood feints and as Kurwa raises his hands in defense, Westwood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Kurwa has his feet on Westwood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Kurwa. #T2#
Kurwa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Westwood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammy Kurwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebo Westwood.
Westwood looks winded!#TD2#
Westwood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kurwa sneaks out the side door and pushes Westwood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kurwa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurwa throws a right hand that Westwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Westwood also avoids with ease.
Westwood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurwa lands a two punch combo.
Kurwa misses with a double jab
and Westwood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kurwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Westwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurwa pinned against the cage. Kurwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurwa!
Kurwa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kurwa throws a nice looking combination but Westwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Westwood drives through with a takedown into Kurwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kurwa is looking to stand up but Westwood isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Westwood drops back looking for a leg! Kurwa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kurwa manages to kick Westwood off! Westwood jumps back into Kurwa's guard.
Westwood stops Kurwa from standing up. #T4#
Kurwa can't keep his opponent in guard - Westwood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurwa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Westwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurwa pushes Westwood off looking to stand but Westwood dives back in and keeps control.
Westwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Westwood works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Kurwa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurwa!
Kurwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westwood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Westwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westwood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Westwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurwa defends it nicely.
Kurwa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurwa misses with a two punch combination.
Westwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood slips a jab and a cross from Kurwa.
Kurwa falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Westwood counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Westwood decides to stand back up.
Kurwa fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Kurwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurwa misses with a wild combination.
Kurwa works over Westwood's head and body with a nice combination.
Kurwa looks to land a combination but Westwood avoids it well.
Westwood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kurwa.
Westwood dodges the punch combination from Kurwa. #CL2#
Westwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Westwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Westwood moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Westwood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kurwa wants to stand but Westwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Kurwa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Westwood's closed guard. He's half up but Westwood has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Westwood pivots and extends the arm, Kurwa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Westwood! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lebo Westwood!

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