PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 925 p4p, 113 weight class) and Darren Tellkins (ranked 1790 p4p, 218 weight class). Tellkins has chosen Rae Sremmurd - Powerglide ft. Juicy J as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wagenknecht
vs
Tellkins

170 cm
22
161 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Tellkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht fails to land the takedown.
Wagenknecht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tellkins tries to clinch up but Wagenknecht circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins looks to land a combination but Wagenknecht avoids it well.
Tellkins lands a jab to the head.

Wagenknecht dives in and scores a takedown into Tellkins's guard.
Tellkins wants to get back to his feet but Wagenknecht passes into half guard.

Tellkins missing with punches from the bottom.

Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tellkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tellkins is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellkins trying to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
Tellkins is looking to improve his position.

Wagenknecht maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tellkins could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagenknecht has cracked it and Tellkins is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagenknecht!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
An out of breath Ronald Wagenknecht thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Darren Tellkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I 'm done with MMA I m fucking over it you all bums doing strictly KT '.