QFC Tournament 402 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Boxen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Ellenbogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Boxen
vs
Ellenbogen

184 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Boxen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Ellenbogen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellenbogen but Ellenbogen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Ellenbogen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxen quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ellenbogen is pressing down on Boxen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxen is holding on for now.
Ellenbogen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxen is doing well to control the position and prevent Ellenbogen from advancing to side control.
Ellenbogen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxen keeps working.
Ellenbogen stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Seymour Ellenbogen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ellenbogen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellenbogen closes the distance and clinches.
Boxen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellenbogen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Boxen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellenbogen is trying to force a seperation but Boxen has the dominant position.

Ellenbogen breaks the clinch.

Ellenbogen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boxen did well to prevent Ellenbogen getting side control.
Boxen tries to roll over but Ellenbogen keeps him under control.
Boxen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ellenbogen passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxen is trying to maintain the position but Ellenbogen is very close to passing his half guard.
Boxen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellenbogen stands and throws Boxen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ellenbogen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boxen trying to remain calm as Ellenbogen controls from the top position.
Boxen is looking to regain half guard here but Ellenbogen keeps moving and retains side control.
Boxen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ellenbogen tries for a kimura but Boxen is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen has knee on belly momentarily but Boxen bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellenbogen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ellenbogen is looking to take a break and control but Boxen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellenbogen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ellenbogen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen is looking to take a break and control but Boxen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellenbogen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boxen tries to hold on but Ellenbogen postures up.
Ellenbogen breaks from Boxen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenbogen looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenbogen punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ellenbogen circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ellenbogen counters with a single leg into guard. Boxen didn't expect that.
Ellenbogen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boxen is looking to stand up but Ellenbogen isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellenbogen stopping the sweep attempt from Boxen.
Ellenbogen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxen is keeping the position for now.
Boxen is trying to control the position but Ellenbogen postures up.
Ellenbogen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boxen looks to land a body kick but Ellenbogen moved away.

Ellenbogen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ellenbogen tries to advance to mount but Boxen denies him.
Seymour Ellenbogen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellenbogen working the head and body with strikes.
Ellenbogen wants to control but Boxen is keeping him busy.
Ellenbogen advances nicely into full mount.
Ellenbogen with good strikes from the mount here!
Ellenbogen lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellenbogen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boxen is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boxen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ellenbogen controlling his opponent.
Ellenbogen raining down shots from the mount!
Ellenbogen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boxen hang on?

Boxen is rocked!
Ellenbogen lands a big elbow.
Oh Boxen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ellenbogen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Boxen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Ellenbogen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joney Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Flemming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Snow
vs
Flemming

184 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joney Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Flemming!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flemming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joney Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Snow tenderised Flemming's leg. Flemming is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flemming swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch up

and Flemming counters with a shoot takedown. Snow fights it but they end up in guard.
Flemming is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flemming pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flemming is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to control the action here but instead Flemming manages to pass to full mount!
Flemming looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snow tries to lock up and control but Flemming gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Flemming is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Snow is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Snow flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Flemming anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Snow and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Flemming slips an arm under Snow chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Flemming has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Flemming is squeezing on Snow like an anaconda would it's prey. Snow fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Flemming!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Abot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasiar Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Abot
vs
Jenkins

186 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Abot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nasiar Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abot counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Abot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Abot tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Abot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abot thuds his shin into the meat of Jenkins's side.
Abot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abot with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Abot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abot manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Abot's guard.
Abot wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins prevents Abot from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abot's guard.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Abot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abot manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Abot's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nasiar Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Abot fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Abot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abot pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Tony Abot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasiar Jenkins.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abot clinches.
Abot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abot content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Abot jumps into guard, dragging Jenkins to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abot is breathing heavily.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Abot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abot tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins working the body and head with strikes.
Jenkins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nasiar Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jenkins wants to clinch.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Abot with a series of wild strikes but Abot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abot tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Check out the look on Jenkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jenkins controls the position.
Jenkins lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Abot down.
Abot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abot wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins drags him back down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins 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 Abot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Abot wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is dominant here and he's now got Abot's back!
Jenkins scores with punches from the back.

Jenkins is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Abot is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nasiar Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Shillings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Larsen
vs
Shillings

177 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Shillings!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shillings wants to land a leg kick but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Shillings.

Larsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shillings on his heels. He'll look to pass Shillings's guard now, I'm sure.
Larsen advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shillings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shillings wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shillings is staying active underneath Larsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larsen passes to full mount!
Shillings is squirming around, avoiding Larsen's attempts to control the action.
Larsen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shillings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larsen looking to ground and pound but Shillings is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shillings in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shillings tries to hold on but Larsen pushes him away.
Larsen scoring with strikes but Shillings is staying in there.
Larsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larsen punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Larsen.
Larsen trying to control but Shillings is having none of it.
Larsen landing shots from mount.
Larsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shillings tries to reverse the position but Larsen maintains control.

Larsen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Larsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larsen looking to ground and pound but Shillings is blocking nicely.
Larsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Larsen tries to control but Shillings wriggling away.
Larsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shillings trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen controlling his opponent.
Larsen trying to control but Shillings is having none of it.

Michael Larsen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Larsen shoots for a takedown but Shillings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Larsen clinches up with Shillings and pushes him back against the cage.
Larsen tries to pull guard but Shillings forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Larsen tries to break the clinch but Shillings is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is trying to pull guard but Shillings turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shillings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larsen is looking to control Shillings's arms but Shillings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsen has his back to the cage.

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

Larsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shillings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shillings trying to control the position here.
Larsen controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsen wants to stand but Shillings has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Larsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Larsen shoots in but Shillings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Shillings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Larsen on his heels. He'll look to pass Larsen's guard now, I'm sure.
Larsen has Shillings pulled in close to control his posture.
Shillings tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard.

Shillings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shillings has managed to get both his arms back between Larsen's legs - danger averted.
Shillings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsen is keeping the position for now.
Larsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen controls Shillings momentarily but Shillings frees himself.

Larsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shillings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shillings must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shillings tries to stand but Larsen is controlling from the bottom.
Shillings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shillings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shillings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larsen has a closed guard, preventing Shillings from standing up.
Larsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shillings wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen is trying to control the position but Shillings postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shillings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsen is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shillings trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brandon Shillings.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larsen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shillings goes for a double leg but Larsen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larsen continues to drive forward.
Larsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larsen looking to stall.
Shillings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shillings effectively controlling the action here.
Shillings prevents the takedown attempt.
Larsen throws a knee to the head but misses.

Larsen breaks the clinch.
Shillings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shillings fails with the takedown.
Shillings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but Shillings persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Shillings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Shillings fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsen is defended easily by Shillings.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shillings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shillings misses with a takedown attempt - Larsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsen wants to clinch up but Shillings keeps it at a distance.
Larsen tries to clinch there but Shillings circles away.
Larsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shillings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Shillings.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shillings.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shillings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shillings wants it to stay on the feet.

Shillings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shillings lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsen looking for a takedown.
Larsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shillings gets underhooks to prevent Larsen's takedown attempt.
Shillings prevents the takedown attempt.
Larsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shillings is defending well.

Shillings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Larsen uses from the top position.
Larsen throwing strikes from guard but Shillings blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shillings trying to keep a closed guard but Larsen is proving a slippery customer.
Shillings seems keen to control Larsen's posture.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shillings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shillings managing to control the position.

Brandon Shillings has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shillings tries to clinch but Larsen is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to clinch up but Shillings circles away and keeps his distance.
Shillings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shillings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larsen pinned against the cage. Larsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shillings checks a low kick from Larsen.
Larsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larsen wants to clinch up but Shillings keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Larsen with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Larsen has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Larsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Shillings. No joy for Larsen on that attempt.
Larsen leaves Shillings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Larsen tries to clinch up but Shillings circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shillings sprawls well. Shillings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsen gets slowly back to his feet.

Larsen gets tackled into the cage by Shillings. Shillings maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Shillings.
I think Shillings 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Michael Larsen!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Michael Larsen!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Michael Larsen!

Michael Larsen wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Fitness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Jandric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fitness
vs
Jandric

200 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Fitness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusan Jandric!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jandric throws a leg kick but Fitness checks it.
Fitness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jandric rushes Fitness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fitness breaks the clinch.
Jandric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jandric rushes Fitness and presses him up against the cage.
Fitness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Jandric - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jandric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jandric is trying to break the clinch but Fitness has him pressed against the cage.
Jandric drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitness missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jandric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitness has him pressed against the cage.
Fitness prevents the takedown attempt.
Jandric tries to break the clinch but Fitness is controlling the position.

Fitness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jandric tries to avoid it but Fitness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jandric to the ground. Jandric escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jandric fails with a takedown attempt.
Gary Fitness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Jandric.

Jandric darts in and clinches Fitness up against the cage.
Fitness tries to pull guard but Jandric won't allow it.
Fitness tries to pull guard but Jandric holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitness drops back down to his feet.
Jandric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Fitness breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fitness has Jandric up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jandric.
Fitness tries to pull guard but Jandric holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitness drops back down to his feet.
Jandric lands with a left to the head.

Jandric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jandric will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jandric fails with the takedown.
Fitness swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jandric counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jandric jumps guard but Fitness turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jandric lands a body shot.

Jandric pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jandric throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fitness passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jandric is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Fitness is looking for a kimura but Jandric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitness to get the leverage.

Jandric has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fitness is on him like a limpet, forcing Jandric back against the cage.
Fitness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jandric avoids it.
Jandric stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jandric.
Fitness really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitness is trying to pull guard but Jandric turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitness lands a shot to the body.
Jandric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitness has Jandric pressed against the cage, preventing Jandric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jandric has picked Fitness up - he's going for a ride! Jandric dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jandric stops Fitness from getting back to his feet.

Fitness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fitness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jandric is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jandric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Jandric dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jandric looks for a takedown but Fitness sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Fitness.
Fitness tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jandric defends well and Fitness ends up having to push Jandric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jandric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jandric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitness after a bit of a struggle.
Fitness is trying to drag Jandric to the mat but Jandric just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fitness is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jandric is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Fitness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitness is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jandric to keep the fight standing.
Fitness tries to pull guard but Jandric forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitness is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jandric pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jandric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitness is trying to pull guard but Jandric has him pressed against the cage.
Jandric has had enough of the clinch but Fitness keeps him there for the moment.
Jandric is trying to force a seperation but Fitness has the dominant position.
Jandric tries to pull guard but Fitness forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jandric tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitness stalls.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jandric. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitness jumps guard but Jandric stands there with Fitness around his waist. Fitness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jandric smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitness is defended easily by Jandric.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jandric misses with the combination.
Jandric tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitness manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitness takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jandric tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitness swivels and escapes.
Jandric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jandric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitness defends it nicely.
Jandric fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitness avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitness throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jandric's waist but Jandric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitness off to one side.
Jandric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitness.

Jandric clinches.
Jandric jumps guard but Fitness stands there with Jandric around his waist. Jandric gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitness tries to pull guard but Jandric won't allow it.
Jandric stops a takedown attempt from Fitness.

Fitness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitness displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jandric.
Jandric changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitness tries to avoid it but Jandric manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitness to the ground. Fitness escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitness lands a head kick. Jandric smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jandric drives through and clinches with Fitness against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jandric has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitness after a bit of a struggle.
Jandric wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jandric smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dusan Jandric 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!

Fitness lands with a shot to the body.
Jandric shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitness but Fitness pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jandric rushes Fitness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jandric just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dusan Jandric seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitness has Jandric pressed against the cage, preventing Jandric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitness is trying to pull guard but Jandric turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitness misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jandric drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitness trying to stall but Jandric improves his position.
Fitness tries a knee to the head but Jandric blocks it.
Fitness is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jandric is keeping busy.

Fitness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitness looks to clinch

and Jandric moves into the clinch.
Fitness is trying to stall.

Jandric pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitness looking to sit in guard and control but Jandric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jandric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fitness striking off his back but it's not causing Jandric any problems.
Fitness trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jandric 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Fitness wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jandric clinches up against the cage.
Jandric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitness tries to land knees in the clinch but Jandric avoids the damage to the body.
Fitness stops a takedown attempt from Jandric.
Gary Fitness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Jandric.
A frustrated look appears on Fitness's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Fitness breaks from the clinch.
Fitness shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jandric but Jandric pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jandric tries to clinch there but Fitness circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitness is defended easily by Jandric.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jandric throws a right hand that Fitness ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitness also avoids with ease.
Fitness shoots in for a takedown but Jandric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jandric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Jandric or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitness which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jandric misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitness counters with a three punch combo that has Jandric backing up. Jandric nods at Fitness to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Fitness.
I think Jandric 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dusan Jandric!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Dusan Jandric!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dusan Jandric!

Dusan Jandric wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Williams
vs
Jensen

163 cm
24
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Jensen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Jensen tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams dives in and grabs Jensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jensen's calf.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jensen.

Jensen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jensen showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is not content to let Jensen control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jensen wants to stand but Williams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jensen works his way into full mount!

Jensen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.

Williams forces Jensen back against the cage and clinches.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Jensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a right and a left that both miss.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Jensen is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jensen has his back to the cage.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jensen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams jumps guard but Jensen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jensen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen fails to pull guard.
Williams can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams pulls guard successfully.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jensen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Jensen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Jensen shows good takedown defense.

Jensen clinches.
Jensen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jensen tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Jensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by Jensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.

Williams scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Jensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Jensen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jensen.
Williams is looking to stand up but Jensen isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Jensen from standing up.
Jensen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Jensen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williams is striking but Jensen is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Jensen moves nicely into side control.

Jensen tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Jensen control the position.

Jensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Jensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Jensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jensen tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Jensen trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jensen into the cage.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jensen pulls his leg out and moves away.

Williams clinches.
Jensen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jensen is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jensen to keep the fight standing.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jensen is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Jensen is rocked!

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams managing to control the position.
Jensen passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jensen manages to pass to mount!
Williams is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to buck Jensen off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jensen with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jensen tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Jensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Jensen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jensen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Williams is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Jensen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Chinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodriguez
vs
Chinski

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riccardo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Chinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chinski.
Chinski throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.

Chinski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Chinski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Chinski's posture.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Chinski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Chinski tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinski looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chinski is striking from the bottom but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chinski!
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Chinski to control.

Rodriguez is working for a guillotine from mount but Chinski frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez has control of Chinski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chinski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chinski tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Chinski wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Chinski is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinski tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chinski wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Chinski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chinski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Chinski defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chinski.
Wade Chinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chinski throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Chinski.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Chinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to buck Chinski off but Chinski is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chinski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Chinski has control of the leg.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Chinski postures up.
Wade Chinski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chinski trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinski wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed Chinski to get to half guard.
Chinski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinski controlling from the top position.
Chinski postures up.

Rodriguez has his foot on Chinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Chinski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Chinski from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Chinski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Chinski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chinski.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chinski is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
Chinski wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chinski.
Chinski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Chinski keeps him under control.
Chinski has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rodriguez works to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Chinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.

Chinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chinski.
Chinski working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chinski wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Chinski's head to control him but Chinski postures up.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Chinski drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Chinski off! Chinski jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.

Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinski passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chinski's back!
Chinski can't escape the position.

Chinski showing good submission defense here.
Chinski can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets his hands free as Chinski looks to control.
Chinski looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Rodriguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chinski is defending well though. Rodriguez let's go of the attempt for now.

Rodriguez is persistently looking for the submission but Chinski is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Riccardo Rodriguez.
Well Chinski 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Wade Chinski!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Wade Chinski!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Wade Chinski!

Wade Chinski wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mongolian Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gangster
vs
Reed

176 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mongolian Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Reed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed dodges the punch combination from Gangster.
Reed darts in looking for a takedown but Gangster gets double underhooks and turns Reed into the cage.

Reed breaks from the clinch.
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gangster falls off balance throwing a combination

and Reed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reed is looking to advance position but Gangster won't allow it.

Reed in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gangster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Reed!