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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knapp.
No luck for Knapp with that takedown attempt.
Magomedkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knapp defends it nicely.
Knapp is looking to clinch but Magomedkov is avoiding it.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedkov feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Knapp. No joy for Magomedkov on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Magomedkov rushes Knapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knapp has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Magomedkov moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addison Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedkov looking for a takedown.
Knapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Magomedkov after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedkov slips under a jab.
Magomedkov tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Knapp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magomedkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedkov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knapp is on him like a limpet, forcing Magomedkov back against the cage.
Magomedkov looks winded!
Knapp is working for takedown but Magomedkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedkov tries to pull guard but Knapp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
Magomedkov avoiding damage.
Knapp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedkov is keeping busy.
Magomedkov blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knapp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knapp has Magomedkov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Magomedkov keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Magomedkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp letting Magomedkov take a breather here.
Knapp has Magomedkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magomedkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Magomedkov manages to pull guard.
Knapp trying to control but Magomedkov is working from the bottom. #SU#
Knapp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Knapp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Magomedkov circles away easily#CL2#
and Magomedkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch.
Magomedkov throws a chopping leg kick but Knapp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomedkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp is looking to clinch.
Knapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Magomedkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Magomedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Knapp is trying to pull guard but Magomedkov has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addison Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knapp goes for a double leg but Magomedkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedkov continues to drive forward.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedkov as Knapp tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Magomedkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knapp defends well and Magomedkov ends up having to push Knapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedkov.
Addison Knapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Knapp shoots for a takedown but Magomedkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knapp shoots in and drives through. Magomedkov sprawls well.
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Magomedkov pushes him off.
Magomedkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knapp tries to clinch there but Magomedkov circles away.
Knapp leaves Magomedkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedkov gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the cage.
Knapp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedkov walks away with a smile on his face. Knapp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Magomedkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Magomedkov won't allow it.
#T2#
Magomedkov tries for a takedown but Knapp manages to get underhooks.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Knapp leaning against his opponent.
Magomedkov is trying to pull guard but Knapp has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Magomedkov jumps guard.
#SU#
Knapp stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Magomedkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Knapp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedkov blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Knapp tries to clinch up.
Magomedkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Knapp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knapp fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Knapp gets tackled into the cage by Magomedkov. Magomedkov maintains the clinch.
Knapp fails to pull guard.
Knapp is trying to break free.
Magomedkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.#T4#
Knapp prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Knapp gets control of Magomedkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knapp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knapp trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedkov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knapp looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedkov stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Magomedkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedkov's hands.
Addison Knapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Knapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedkov tries to avoid it but Knapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedkov to the ground. Magomedkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Knapp. No joy for Magomedkov on that attempt.
Magomedkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Knapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magomedkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Magomedkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knapp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Addison Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp tries to bum rush Magomedkov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedkov fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magomedkov sprawls well. Magomedkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Knapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Knapp lands with a slapping head kick.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedkov throws a counter combo.
Magomedkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Knapp jumps guard but Magomedkov stands there with Knapp around his waist. Knapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedkov lands a body shot.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedkov prevents it.
#T2##BC2#
Magomedkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedkov looks to land a combination but Knapp avoids it well.
Knapp fails with the takedown.
Magomedkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Knapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedkov keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedkov lands a shoulder strike.
Knapp is trying to push Magomedkov away but Magomedkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knapp fails to pull guard.
#T3##BC2#
Magomedkov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Magomedkov has managed to clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Magomedkov drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Knapp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Addison Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knapp swivels and escapes.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedkov gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the cage. #TD2#
Magomedkov jumps guard.
Knapp wants to control from the top but Magomedkov keeps moving.
Magomedkov looking to control.
#T4#
Knapp 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.
Knapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedkov is retaining full guard.
Magomedkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knapp is one step ahead there.
Petr Magomedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedkov trying to control the position.
Addison Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petr Magomedkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Magomedkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Magomedkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cook has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcknight lands a knee to the body.
Cook prevents Mcknight from breaking the clinch.
Cook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcknight up against the cage.
Mcknight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Cook jumps into guard, dragging Mcknight to the mat.
#SUB#
Mcknight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cook manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcknight has Cook in his guard.#REVB#
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Mcknight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Mcknight!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight is fighting to break Cook's control of his arms but Cook is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Mcknight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cook manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcknight has Cook in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcknight dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cook pulls Mcknight in close to his closed guard and prevents Mcknight from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Mcknight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cook looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cook looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cook! #REVB##T2#
Mcknight is looking to regain half guard here but Cook keeps moving and retains side control.
Cook is staying tight to Mcknight's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cook throwing strikes but Mcknight manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cook tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mcknight presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Mcknight is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cook throws a right and a left that Mcknight avoids nicely. #T3#
Cook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Cook drives through with a takedown into Mcknight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cook trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Mcknight is adopting a defensive guard.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcknight trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Mcknight working for a triangle but Cook defends it easily.
#T4#
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Mcknight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Mcknight!#REVR#
Cook is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cook manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cook stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Cook dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mcknight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cook scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Adan Mcknight has been cut.
Mcknight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcknight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cook.
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Mcknight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robin Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cook clinches up against the cage.
Cook will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcknight up against the cage.
Mcknight prevents Cook from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC#
Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Cook manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcknight on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcknight's guard now, I'm sure.
Cook trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Mcknight pulls Cook in to control the position.
Cook postures up.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.
Cook wants to stand but Mcknight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcknight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cook. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Mcknight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cook gets a double leg takedown into Mcknight's guard.#ES#
Mcknight kicks Cook off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcknight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cook sprawls well. Cook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcknight gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Cook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcknight is trying to defend but Cook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcknight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cook manages to move to mount!
#T3#
Mcknight tries to lock up and control but Cook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cook throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcknight because Cook loaded up on that one.
Cook throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mcknight wants to control but Cook is having none of it.
Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcknight is trying to escape the mount.
Robin Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Cook breaks from Mcknight's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Cook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Cook there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cook throwing strikes here but Mcknight is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cook misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Cook goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mcknight is on top in guard.
Cook pulls Mcknight in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adan Mcknight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cook rushes Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cook's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Cook gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcknight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cook gets to his feet - Mcknight follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Cook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcknight's head. #T1#
Mcknight is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cook seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcknight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcknight is trying to maintain the position but Cook is very close to passing his half guard.
Cook trying to advance position but Mcknight counters by regaining guard.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cook stays in close to Mcknight's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcknight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mcknight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcknight controls Cook momentarily but Cook frees himself.
Mcknight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cook throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcknight enables Cook to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcknight manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcknight wants to get back to his feet but Cook passes into half guard.
#T3##REVR#
Mcknight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook trying to control the action but Mcknight is working from the bottom.
Mcknight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Cook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cook misses with a head shot. Mcknight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mcknight working a defensive guard here.
Cook is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcknight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cook trying to control but Mcknight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cook fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcknight to the ground. Cook is now in Mcknight's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cook 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Cook!
A relieved looking Robin Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Westerhof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutledge feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Rutledge does no damage. #CL2#
Westerhof clinches with his opponent.
Rutledge goes for a takedown attempt but Westerhof pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Westerhof has managed to clinch.
Rutledge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westerhof throws a nice looking combination but Rutledge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Westerhof looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Rutledge is trying to keep Westerhof in close.
#T1#
Westerhof throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westerhof engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rutledge tries to strike from the bottom.
Westerhof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rutledge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westerhof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westerhof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Westerhof slips nicely into half guard.
Rutledge missing with punches from the bottom.
Westerhof trying to control the pace.
Rutledge trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Westerhof slows the pace down in half guard.
Westerhof not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutledge is looking to escape.
Rutledge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rutledge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westerhof moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Westerhof is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutledge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rutledge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Westerhof is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Westerhof wants to pass to mount but Rutledge is defending the position.
Rutledge is not content to let Westerhof control the position.
Westerhof has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Westerhof seems to be working for a kimura but Rutledge defends the submission attempt.
Westerhof is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutledge is breathing heavily.
Rutledge wants to control but Westerhof is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Westerhof is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Westerhof drops an elbow to the side of Rutledge's head.
Westerhof is thwarting Rutledge's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rutledge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westerhof is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Westerhof is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Westerhof is looking for a kimura but Rutledge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Westerhof to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Westerhof seems to be looking for submissions.
Westerhof not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Westerhof dominated that round.
That's time! Rutledge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Westerhof pushes Rutledge up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutledge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutledge is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Rutledge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Westerhof can't fight it off and eventually Rutledge manages to take the fight to the floor. Westerhof looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Westerhof manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerhof is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutledge misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Westerhof gets tackled into the cage by Rutledge. Rutledge maintains the clinch. #T1#
Rutledge tries to break the clinch but Westerhof is controlling the position.
Rutledge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westerhof is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rutledge has Westerhof pressed against the cage, preventing Westerhof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westerhof is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westerhof scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Westerhof lands a takedown into guard.
Westerhof controlling from the top position.
Westerhof tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutledge is retaining full guard.
Westerhof lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Rutledge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Westerhof's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westerhof advances position into side control!#T2#
Westerhof in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Westerhof.
Rutledge tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
BOOM! Westerhof connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rutledge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Westerhof.
Westerhof lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westerhof takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Westerhof throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Westerhof lands a big shot there that rocks Rutledge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Westerhof loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rutledge scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Westerhof land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Westerhof stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Westerhof!
Martin Westerhof decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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