QFC Tournament 520 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buppakorn Jatusripitak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Parker
vs
Jatusripitak

185 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aj Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buppakorn Jatusripitak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jatusripitak swivels and escapes.

Jatusripitak instigates a clinch.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.

Jatusripitak moves into range and clinches up with Parker.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.

Jatusripitak rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.
Jatusripitak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Aj Parker has been cut.
Parker avoiding damage as Jatusripitak throws knees to the body.

Jatusripitak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jatusripitak gets a clinch.
Parker takes a shot to the head.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jatusripitak takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jatusripitak misses with a body punch.

Jatusripitak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker moves to clinch but Jatusripitak breaks away
and Jatusripitak counters with a straight right hand.
Buppakorn Jatusripitak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Parker tries to keep at a distance but Jatusripitak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jatusripitak lands a nice uppercut.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jatusripitak moves into the clinch.
Jatusripitak blocking some punches.

Jatusripitak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jatusripitak closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jatusripitak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jatusripitak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Jatusripitak shows good takedown defense.
Aj Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker wants to clinch
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jatusripitak clinches up against the cage.
Parker tries to pull guard but Jatusripitak won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jatusripitak misses with a punch to the body.
Jatusripitak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Jatusripitak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parker avoids it.

Jatusripitak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker tries to clinch but Jatusripitak moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Jatusripitak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Jatusripitak clinches up against the cage.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Jatusripitak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Jatusripitak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jatusripitak counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jatusripitak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jatusripitak but Jatusripitak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Jatusripitak leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatusripitak stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jatusripitak! But no joy.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
and Jatusripitak counters with a body kick.

Jatusripitak rushes Parker and presses him up against the cage.

Jatusripitak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jatusripitak clinches up against the cage.
Jatusripitak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatusripitak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Jatusripitak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch.

Jatusripitak takes the fight into the clinch.
Jatusripitak lands a nice shot to the body.
Jatusripitak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buppakorn Jatusripitak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aj Parker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jatusripitak thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.

Jatusripitak rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jatusripitak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jatusripitak clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jatusripitak clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jatusripitak swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.

Jatusripitak clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatusripitak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jatusripitak lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jatusripitak closes the distance and clinches.
Jatusripitak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Jatusripitak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jatusripitak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage.
Jatusripitak digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Jatusripitak lands a knee to the body.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jatusripitak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jatusripitak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jatusripitak clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Jatusripitak as the two fighters clinch.
Jatusripitak works on Parker's body with a couple of short punches.
Jatusripitak lands a nice knee to the body.

Jatusripitak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jatusripitak has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
Jatusripitak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Jatusripitak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Jatusripitak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Jatusripitak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jatusripitak has closed the distance and engaged Parker in a clinch.
A short right from Jatusripitak on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatusripitak lands a nice uppercut.
Jatusripitak cracks Parker with a nice body shot.

Jatusripitak breaks from the clinch.

Parker tries to keep at a distance but Jatusripitak has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jatusripitak clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Jatusripitak as the two fighters clinch.
Jatusripitak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
A short right from Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch.

Jatusripitak gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jatusripitak lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jatusripitak clinches.
Jatusripitak lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jatusripitak.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Jatusripitak as the two fighters clinch.

Jatusripitak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jatusripitak tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jatusripitak to the ground. Jatusripitak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jatusripitak forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buppakorn Jatusripitak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aj Parker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jatusripitak instigates a clinch.
Jatusripitak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Jatusripitak breaks from the clinch.

Jatusripitak drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Jatusripitak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.

Jatusripitak moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jatusripitak has him pressed against the cage.
Jatusripitak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jatusripitak lands a nice uppercut.
Jatusripitak lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Jatusripitak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jatusripitak lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jatusripitak lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak breaks from the clinch.

Jatusripitak closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.

Jatusripitak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jatusripitak has managed to clinch.
Jatusripitak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jatusripitak scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak lands a right hand.

Parker is rocked!

Jatusripitak drops Parker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Parker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Parker with a big uppercut! Parker tries to clinch up but Jatusripitak pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Parker to the mat! Parker covers up and Jatusripitak unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buppakorn Jatusripitak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keahilani Akamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobukiri Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobukiri Nakajima 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!

Akamu
vs
Nakajima

188 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keahilani Akamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nobukiri Nakajima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakajima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakajima circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakajima counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Keahilani Akamu has been cut.
Nakajima catches Akamu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Akamu closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Nakajima.

Keahilani Akamu's cut is getting worse.
Nakajima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akamu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakajima tries to circle away but Akamu has him pinned against the cage.
Nakajima is looking to break free of the clinch but Akamu has double underhooks.
Akamu lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakajima won't want to take too many of those.
Akamu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akamu slowing the pace effectively.
Akamu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Nobukiri Nakajima has been cut.
Akamu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakajima's efforts to push away.
Akamu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamu scores a nice knee to the body.
Nakajima looks winded!
Nakajima scores with a hook to the body.
Akamu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nakajima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akamu lands a nice knee to the body.
Akamu lands an elbow inside that Nakajima shrugs off.
Akamu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakajima controls his hands.
Akamu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akamu lands an elbow inside that Nakajima shrugs off.

Akamu manages to pull guard.
Akamu 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.

Akamu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamu wants to get back to his feet but Nakajima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Nakajima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akamu, up you get!
Nakajima just misses with a punch to the body.
Akamu is looking to clinch.
Nakajima connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nakajima misses.
Nice shot by Nakajima.
Nakajima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akamu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakajima finds it's way round the side to connect with Akamu's head.
Nakajima looks to land a right hand but Akamu moved out of range.
Nakajima throws a jab when Akamu was well out of range.
Nakajima lands with an uppercut that bounces Akamu off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Akamu closes the distance and pushes Nakajima back into the cage.
Akamu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakajima avoiding damage as Akamu throws knees to the body.
Nakajima trying to stall but Akamu improves his position.
Akamu lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakajima won't want to take too many of those.
Akamu crunches a lovely knee into Nakajima's ribcage.

Akamu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Akamu pushes Nakajima up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Akamu to work.
Knees to the body from Akamu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akamu.
Akamu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakajima prevents a body shot from Akamu.
Akamu lands an elbow that stopped Nakajima in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamu lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akamu obliges.
Akamu landing knees to the body.

Akamu breaks the clinch.

Akamu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akamu.
Akamu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Akamu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakajima's defenses.
Akamu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakajima's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akamu.
Akamu landing knees to the body.
Akamu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akamu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akamu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nakajima in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Akamu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nakajima lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keahilani Akamu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Akamu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakajima misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Nakajima.
Nakajima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakajima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakajima connects with a nice looking jab.
Akamu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakajima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akamu darts in looking for a takedown but Nakajima gets double underhooks and turns Akamu into the cage.
Nakajima looks to score with a jab to the body but Akamu is just out of range.
Nakajima connects with a body shot.
Akamu takes a jab right on the kisser.

Keahilani Akamu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Akamu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakajima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakajima scores with a nice strike.
Nobukiri Nakajima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakajima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakajima cracks a nice hook into Akamu's ribs.
Akamu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akamu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Jeez, Keahilani Akamu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Keahilani Akamu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakajima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akamu's head backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nobukiri Nakajima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiaki Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurence Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ishii
vs
Salvador

179 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshiaki Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laurence Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador moves to clinch but Ishii breaks away

and Ishii counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Ishii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ishii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ishii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvador for as long as he can get away with.
Salvador controls Ishii momentarily but Ishii frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ishii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ishii works over Salvador with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvador looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvador is trying to keep Ishii in close.
Ishii throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvador is trying to control the position but Ishii postures up.
Ishii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvador is keeping the position for now.
Ishii is working Salvador over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ishii controlling from the top position.
Ishii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ishii pushes down on Salvador's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ishii not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ishii is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Salvador is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshiaki Ishii!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratri Khumpai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tumenov
vs
Khumpai

189 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Tumenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ratri Khumpai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumpai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tumenov's calf.
A jab from Tumenov misses.
Tumenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khumpai manages to avoid it.

Tumenov closes the distance and clinches.
Tumenov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khumpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tumenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tumenov avoiding damage as Khumpai throws knees to the body.
Khumpai avoids the elbow strike from Tumenov, against the cage.
Tumenov lands with a right to the head.
Khumpai tries to circle away but Tumenov has him pinned against the cage.
Khumpai misses with some punches.
Tumenov cracks Khumpai with a nice body shot.
Khumpai tries a knee to the head but Tumenov blocks it.
Khumpai misses with a knee strike.
Tumenov is leaning against Khumpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khumpai looks winded!
Tumenov blocks an uppercut.
Tumenov scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khumpai tries a knee to the head but Tumenov blocks it.
Tumenov managing to block the knees to the body from Khumpai.
Tumenov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tumenov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tumenov misses with an elbow strike.
Tumenov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tumenov pushes Khumpai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khumpai blocks an elbow strike from Tumenov.
Tumenov is working Khumpai over against the cage.
Tumenov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tumenov lands a nice elbow.
Tumenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khumpai backwards.
Tumenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tumenov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tumenov misses with an elbow over the top.
Tumenov misses with an elbow over the top.
Khumpai avoids a wild elbow strike from Tumenov.
Tumenov lands with a left to the head.
Tumenov throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tumenov lands a nice uppercut.
Khumpai avoids the elbow strike from Tumenov, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tumenov throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Tumenov.
Tumenov misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov pushes off an throws an elbow but Khumpai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tumenov.
Khumpai avoids the elbow strike from Tumenov, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tumenov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khumpai's brow.
Tumenov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tumenov lands a right hand.
Tumenov lands a shoulder strike.
Tumenov throws an elbow but it misses.
Tumenov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tumenov misses with an elbow strike.
Tumenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tumenov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tumenov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khumpai dodges an elbow strike from Tumenov.
Tumenov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khumpai blocks an elbow strike from Tumenov.
Khumpai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tumenov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tumenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Khumpai is rocked!
Tumenov lands a nice uppercut.
Khumpai is still on wobbly legs! Can Tumenov finish him?
Tumenov throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tumenov misses with an elbow strike.
Tumenov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khumpai blocks an elbow strike.
Tumenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tumenov throws an elbow that misses.
Tumenov lands a big right hand that drops Khumpai! The killer instinct kicks in and Tumenov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tumenov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Tumenov!