QFC Tournament 431 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Baxendine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Daumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateus Daumas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Baxendine
vs
Daumas

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Baxendine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateus Daumas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daumas has managed to clinch.

Baxendine turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Daumas struggling a bit here.
Daumas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baxendine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daumas manages to get back to half guard.
Daumas is pressing down on Baxendine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daumas wants to sweep but no luck.

Daumas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baxendine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baxendine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Daumas is looking to cinch up a triangle. Baxendine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Daumas's body to avoid the submission. Daumas has instead reached around Baxendine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Daumas arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mateus Daumas!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Ford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Van Roost
vs
Ford

193 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Van Roost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albert Ford!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Roost tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
Ford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Ford.
Van Roost tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.

Ford forces Van Roost back against the cage and clinches.
Van Roost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford tries to pull guard but Van Roost won't allow it.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Albert Ford has been cut.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Roost misses with an elbow strike.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Roost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ford's brow.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
Ford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford is trying to pull guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Roost stalling in the clinch but Ford improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Roost.
A frustrated look appears on Ford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ford jumps guard but Van Roost stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michael Van Roost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ford.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Ford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Ford 's eye.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Albert Ford's cut even more.
Ford avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Roost.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Ford tries to pull guard but Van Roost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Roost is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Roost has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to pull guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Roost blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Roost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford avoiding damage as Van Roost throws knees to the body.
Ford tries to break free but Van Roost pushes him back against the cage.
Ford blocks an elbow strike from Van Roost.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Ford tries to circle away but Van Roost has him pinned against the cage.
Ford tries to pull guard but Van Roost holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Van Roost controls the action.
Ford takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.
Van Roost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Ford shrugs off.

The cut above Albert Ford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ford's defenses.
Van Roost misses with a body punch.
Van Roost pushes off an throws an elbow but Ford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ford fails to pull guard.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford is trying to break the clinch but Van Roost is controlling him.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Van Roost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ford's efforts to push away.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Roost smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost wants to clinch.
Van Roost moves in looking to clinch but Ford pushes him off.
Van Roost is looking to clinch.
Van Roost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Van Roost misses

and Ford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ford.
Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Roost has him pressed against the cage.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford tries to break free but Van Roost pushes him back against the cage.
Ford fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Roost is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Roost throws an elbow but misses.
Ford wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Van Roost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Ford's cut.
That's time! Van Roost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Roost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Roost looks to clinch

and Ford counters by clinching up.
Van Roost throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford blocks the elbow strike.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that Ford shrugs off.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Roost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Roost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ford has had enough of the clinch but Van Roost keeps him there for the moment.
Van Roost misses with a punch to the body.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Roost prevents Ford from breaking the clinch.
Van Roost lands an elbow just above Ford 's eye.
Ford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford blocks an elbow strike from Van Roost.
Ford is trying to drag Van Roost to the mat but Van Roost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ford is trying to break the clinch but Van Roost has him pressed against the cage.
Van Roost avoiding damage.
Van Roost misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ford's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Roost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ford moves into the clinch.
Van Roost misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Roost.
Ford tries to pull guard but Van Roost won't allow it.
Michael Van Roost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ford.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
Ford takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford working hard to break the clinch.
Van Roost trying to land knees to the body.
Ford avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Roost.
Ford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Roost throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Roost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ford's efforts to push away.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Albert Ford's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Van Roost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Roost prevents Ford from breaking the clinch.
Ford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Michael Van Roost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Roost lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Ford's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Van Roost!
Michael Van Roost took some time post fight to say the following; 'Michael Van Roost, winner by darkness!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Spiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Babenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Spiros has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Spiros
vs
Babenco

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Spiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Babenco!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiros doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Babenco counters by moving into the clinch.
Spiros looking to slow down the pace here.

Babenco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spiros throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Babenco wanted to stand there but Spiros had control of the position.
Spiros throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spiros is looking to stand up but Babenco isn't so interested in that idea.
Spiros tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Babenco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spiros manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babenco has Spiros in his guard.
Spiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babenco trying to keep a closed guard but Spiros is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babenco pulls Spiros in to control the position.

Spiros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babenco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babenco has escaped and now he's on top!
Babenco is stalling in the full guard.
Spiros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiros keeping full guard, as Babenco tries to pass.
Babenco trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Babenco wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spiros shoots in looking for a takedown but Babenco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spiros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Babenco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spiros quickly recovers to half guard.
Spiros is looking to improve his position.
Babenco controlling the pace.
Spiros is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiros wants to control but Babenco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spiros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spiros wants to get back to full guard.
Spiros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babenco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babenco's back!
Babenco just trying to survive but Spiros is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Babenco tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiros struggling to land strikes to the head as Babenco covers up.

Spiros looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiros struggling to keep hold of the position.
Babenco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spiros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babenco avoids the strikes from Spiros.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babenco is keeping busy.
Babenco trying to control the hands but Spiros breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Spiros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spiros closes the distance and clinches up with Babenco, looking for a takedown. Spiros pushes Babenco against the cage but Babenco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spiros blocks a head kick by Babenco.
Spiros shoots and misses
and Babenco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babenco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babenco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Babenco as Spiros shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Spiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiros tries to close the distance and clinch but Babenco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babenco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Babenco dives in and scores a takedown into Spiros's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babenco throws a big elbow that misses.
Babenco wants to control from the top but Spiros keeps moving.
Babenco wants to get up but he can't break Spiros's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiros wants to sweep here but Babenco controlling him for the moment.
Spiros controls Babenco momentarily but Babenco frees himself.
Spiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Spiros has his foot on Babenco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babenco works his way back into a safe position though.
Babenco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Spiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babenco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spiros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spiros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babenco defends well.
Babenco trying to control but Spiros is working from the bottom.
Spiros is pulling down on Babenco's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Spiros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babenco defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babenco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babenco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Babenco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spiros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spiros tries to clinch
letting Babenco counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babenco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spiros.

Babenco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spiros is trying to get back to full guard.
Spiros is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Babenco is looking to advance position but Spiros won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Babenco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Babenco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spiros back to the cage. Babenco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Babenco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spiros is out of range and Babenco settles back down.
Spiros shoots in looking for a takedown. Babenco tries to sprawl out of it but Spiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babenco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spiros with a poor takedown

and Babenco moves into the clinch.

Babenco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Babenco controlling from side mount.
Spiros is trying to get back to half guard.
Spiros wants to control but Babenco postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiros tries to buck Babenco off but Babenco is having none of it.
Spiros is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babenco passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spiros is trying desperately to improve position.
Spiros 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babenco is looking to stall here but Spiros recovers full guard.
Spiros working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spiros keeping moving, preventing Babenco from controlling successfully.
Spiros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spiros is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spiros is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Babenco is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Babenco throws a quick inside leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spiros enables Babenco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spiros manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spiros wants to sweep but no luck.
Spiros working a defensive guard here.
Spiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babenco is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babenco won't allow Spiros to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spiros pulls Babenco in to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because George Spiros just wasn't active enough.

Babenco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spiros's guard.
Babenco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spiros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babenco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spiros is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Babenco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babenco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Joe Babenco!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Joe Babenco!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Joe Babenco!

Joe Babenco wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xu Khadka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Murphy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Khadka
vs
Murphy

180 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
24
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xu Khadka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Khadka ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khadka has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Khadka is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khadka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khadka gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.

Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khadka circles away from the clinch attempt

and Khadka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khadka.
Murphy is trying to break free.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.

Khadka closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khadka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xu Khadka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.

Khadka pulls Murphy into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khadka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khadka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khadka is controlling Murphy's posture.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Khadka keeps moving.
Khadka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khadka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khadka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Khadka had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khadka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Khadka keeps moving.
Khadka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Khadka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murphy is surviving well by controlling Khadka's body position as best he can.
Khadka wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khadka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khadka.
Khadka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xu Khadka.
Murphy shoots in but Khadka avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch but Khadka moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Khadka shows good takedown defense.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy wants to clinch.

Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Khadka actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xu Khadka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khadka pinned against the cage. Khadka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Khadka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Khadka pulls guard successfully.
Khadka throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khadka is on top in guard.

Khadka stands up from Murphy's guard - Khadka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Khadka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khadka misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy tests Khadka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khadka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khadka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khadka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Xu Khadka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Murphy.
Khadka shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khadka circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khadka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khadka, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands a knee to the head.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.

Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Khadka. Khadka maintains the clinch.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Khadka is trying to break free.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khadka to keep the fight standing.
Murphy jumps guard but Khadka stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khadka takes an elbow to the forehead.

Khadka gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khadka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Khadka is retaining full guard.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.

Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khadka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Khadka's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khadka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Khadka has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murphy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Murphy tries to circle away but Khadka has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy has Khadka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khadka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy goes for a takedown attempt but Khadka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xu Khadka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Khadka. Khadka gets slowly back to his feet.
Khadka slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khadka avoids it really well and circles away.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xu Khadka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadka shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy clinches.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khadka's efforts to push away.
Khadka wants a takedown.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy prevents Khadka from breaking the clinch.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khadka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khadka is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy jumps guard but Khadka stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Khadka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khadka has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khadka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khadka tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Khadka drops back down to his feet.
Khadka prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Khadka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Khadka pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Patrick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khadka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Khadka persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Khadka stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Khadka gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murphy has clasped his hands together around Khadka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Murphy trying to control the position but Khadka is working away.
Khadka holding on.
Khadka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murphy trying to control the action but Khadka is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Murphy.
I think Khadka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Patrick Murphy!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Patrick Murphy!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Xu Khadka!

Patrick Murphy wins by split decision!