QFC Tournament 132 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's entrance music is The Veldt. A fine choice. Crack Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zimmerman
vs
Head

196 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
207 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zimmerman gets caught napping as Head dives in and scores a takedown. Zimmerman manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimmerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Head drops back looking for a leg! Zimmerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zimmerman manages to kick Head off! Head jumps back into Zimmerman's guard.
Head pushing down on Zimmerman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head blocks the strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zimmerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Head is working away from the top position though.

Head is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Head trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zimmerman wants to control but Head is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Head trying to pass the guard but Zimmerman defending well.
Head trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
Head moves into full mount! Zimmerman won't be happy about that!
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Zimmerman has given up his back here. Will Head look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head not allowing Zimmerman to control his hands.
Zimmerman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Head's guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Head lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zimmerman!
Head prevents Zimmerman from getting the reversal.
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!
Head throwing strikes here but Zimmerman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zimmerman has given up his back.

Head is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zimmerman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zimmerman for a finish.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zimmerman gets back to full guard.
Head stops Zimmerman from standing up.
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Head preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Head with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Head tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zimmerman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Head working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zimmerman tries to improve position but can't.
Zimmerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zimmerman sprawls well initially but Head persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Head has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
Head is thwarting Zimmerman's attempts to control the position.
Head prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.

Head is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zimmerman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zimmerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Head is working away from the top position though.
Zimmerman gets full guard.
Head preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position but Head postures up.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but instead Head has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Head is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Head works his way into full mount!
Head 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head thowing shots but they're missing.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Head is looking to advance position but Zimmerman won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Head is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zimmerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Head.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is wriggling around trying to escape.

Head has hold of Zimmerman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zimmerman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Head jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zimmerman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to control Head's posture but Head avoids it.
Zimmerman defending against the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Head's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Head is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Zimmerman punching from the bottom.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Head pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head moves into full mount! Zimmerman won't be happy about that!
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crack Head will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Head looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.
Head tries to control but Zimmerman wriggling away.
Crack Head has got the better of the ground game so far.

Head looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Head is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimmerman is just riding it out for now. Head eventually gives up the hold.
Zimmerman moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Head is having none of it.
Head won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Zimmerman can't keep his opponent in guard - Head advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head is trying to take his opponent's back.
Head is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Head looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Head wants to take Zimmerman's back but he can't do it this time.
Zimmerman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Head has taken his back.

Zimmerman fending off the submission attempt from Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Head goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Zimmerman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zimmerman lands a nice short elbow.
Head wants to control but Zimmerman passes into side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman lands a nice forearm strike.
Zimmerman looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zimmerman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Crack Head!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Crack Head!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Crack Head!

Crack Head wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Crack Head said 'Stop me or die tryin' '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Cash Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cash Iii
vs
Blahyi

190 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacoby Cash Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Blahyi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blahyi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blahyi lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blahyi.
Cash Iii is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Blahyi.
Blahyi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cash Iii.
Cash Iii is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blahyi lands a nice uppercut.
Blahyi lands with a left to the head.
Cash Iii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blahyi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blahyi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blahyi just leaning against Cash Iii, taking a breather.
Blahyi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blahyi pushes Cash Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cash Iii tries to stall but Blahyi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blahyi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cash Iii or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi pushes Cash Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cash Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blahyi lands with a left to the head.

Cash Iii is rocked!
Blahyi digs a right hand into Cash Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cash Iii's gas tank.
Oh Cash Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blahyi lands with a light punch inside.
Blahyi lands a nice uppercut.
Blahyi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cash Iii! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Blahyi is unloading with more strikes now! Cash Iii drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Blahyi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Righthere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Righthere
vs
Sata

182 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Righthere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata shoots in but no luck this time.
Righthere throws a big shot that misses.

Sata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Righthere was covering up waiting for the punch and Sata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sata 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.
Righthere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Righthere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Righthere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sata defends well.
Sata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sata slips nicely into half guard.
Sata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Righthere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sata's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sata stands up and waves to Righthere to follow him.

Righthere tries to sprawl but Sata drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Righthere wants to get back to full guard.
Righthere is working hard here to advance position.
Sata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Sata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Akiro Sata hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Righthere looks to land a right hand but Sata moved out of range.
Righthere throws a lazy right hand but Sata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Sata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sata is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Righthere's shoulder. That is not cool.
Righthere tries to bench press Sata off him but Sata keeps the position.
Sata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Righthere, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Righthere keeps working.
Righthere is looking for a sweep.
Sata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Righthere tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata controlling from side mount.
Sata is looking to take a break and control but Righthere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Righthere is looking to reverse the position.
Righthere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Righthere wants to stand and escape but instead Sata has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sata controls from within his opponent's guard.

Righthere looking for a guillotine here but Sata defends easily.
Righthere is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Righthere wants to sweep here but Sata controlling him for the moment.
Sata with a nice head shot there.
Righthere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sata content to stall in guard here.
Sata passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sata in particular looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akiro Sata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Righthere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Righthere misses its intended target.
Righthere stuffs the takedown attempt from Sata. Sata gets slowly back to his feet.
Sata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sata defending well as Righthere loads up on a big left hand.
Sata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Righthere.
Sata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Righthere misses the target.
Guy Righthere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Righthere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sata ducks under a wild hook from Righthere.
Righthere throws an off balance right hand

so Sata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Akiro Sata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sata prevents Righthere from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sata seems content to control.
Righthere tries to roll over but Sata keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sata stands up from half guard.
Righthere throws an overhand right that lands on Sata's shoulder, as Sata tries to avoid the shot.
Righthere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sata.

Sata closes the distance and clinches.
Righthere is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Sata successfully pulls guard.
Sata controlling Righthere's posture.

Sata has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Righthere should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sata has tightened it up now! Righthere should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akiro Sata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Love Chauhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chauhan
vs
Hope

177 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Love Chauhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Hope!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chauhan slips under a jab.
Hope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chauhan swivels and escapes.
Chauhan misses the shot to the body.
Chauhan thumps Hope with a low kick.
Chauhan thows a body kick. Hope tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chauhan scores with a nice right hand.
Hope tries to bum rush Chauhan with a series of wild strikes but Chauhan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chauhan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hope shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chauhan sprawls well. Chauhan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hope gets slowly back to his feet.
Hope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chauhan as he jumps to the side.
Love Chauhan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Hope.
Chauhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chauhan. Hope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hope tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chauhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chauhan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chauhan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chauhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
Hope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chauhan counters with an inside leg kick.
Jonathan Hope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Hope feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hope looks winded!

Hope drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hope jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chauhan 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.
Hope sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chauhan's guard.
Hope throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chauhan wants to control but Hope is keeping busy.
Chauhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hope on the ground.
Chauhan wants to control the action here but instead Hope manages to pass to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chauhan wants to control but Hope is having none of it.
The referee warns Chauhan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hope working the ground and pound effectively.
Hope is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chauhan taking shots to the head.
Chauhan is bucking up trying to escape but Hope cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hope looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chauhan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Chauhan somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chauhan. That one must have hurt.
Hope walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chauhan.
Chauhan is looking to wear down Hope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chauhan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chauhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope.
Chauhan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hope.
Hope shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chauhan sprawls well. Chauhan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hope gets slowly back to his feet.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Chauhan moved out of range nicely.
Hope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chauhan swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chauhan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hope. Hope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hope shoots in for a takedown but Chauhan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chauhan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chauhan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chauhan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hope.
Chauhan throws a head kick that Hope semi-blocks.
Chauhan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Chauhan.
Hope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chauhan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chauhan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hope.
Hope fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chauhan avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hope takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Hope closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hope working away.

Hope has hold of Chauhan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chauhan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hope cranks the arm and Chauhan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chauhan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonathan Hope!