TRMTFL 21: Time to Fight PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suave Ripkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewan Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suave Ripkin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ripkin
vs
Turnbull

178 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suave Ripkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewan Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turnbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Turnbull fails with the takedown
and Ripkin counters with a three punch combo that has Turnbull backing up. Turnbull nods at Ripkin to acknowledge the strikes.
Ripkin shoots in for a takedown but Turnbull shows good takedown defense.

Turnbull scores with a takedown into Ripkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnbull is looking to stand up but Ripkin won't let him.

Ripkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ripkin trying to control the position.
Ripkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ewan Turnbull hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ripkin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Turnbull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ripkin's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suave Ripkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull wants to stand but Ripkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Turnbull stands up from Ripkin's guard - Turnbull perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ripkin is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ripkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turnbull to the mat! Turnbull manages to get full guard.
Ripkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ripkin trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
Ripkin is looking to advance position but Turnbull has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Turnbull stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin misses with a takedown attempt

and Turnbull counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turnbull wanted to stand there but Ripkin had control of the position.
Turnbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ewan Turnbull was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ripkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turnbull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turnbull stuffs the takedown attempt from Ripkin. Ripkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Turnbull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ripkin sprawls well. Ripkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turnbull gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripkin shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewan Turnbull dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ripkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Turnbull sprawls well. He's pushed Ripkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Turnbull tries to sprawl but Ripkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turnbull is trying to stand up here but Ripkin is controlling him well.

Ripkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ripkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turnbull defends it well.
Turnbull pushes Ripkin off looking to stand but Ripkin dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ripkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turnbull has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ripkin throws a strike but Turnbull avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ripkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Turnbull is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Turnbull is trying to drag Ripkin to the mat but Ripkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turnbull is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turnbull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ripkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suave Ripkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewan Turnbull.

Ripkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ripkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turnbull is looking to stand up but Ripkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Ripkin throws a big right hand that misses.

Ripkin has gone for a leg lock! Turnbull slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ripkin's guard.
Turnbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin has a closed guard, preventing Turnbull from standing up.
Turnbull stops Ripkin from standing up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ewan Turnbull hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turnbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ripkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turnbull avoids it really well and circles away.

Ripkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turnbull has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ripkin is proving hard to escape from.
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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Suave Ripkin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Turnbull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ripkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turnbull circles away.
Suave Ripkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turnbull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ripkin's waist but Ripkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turnbull off to one side.
Turnbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ripkin tries to avoid it but Turnbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ripkin to the ground. Ripkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suave Ripkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewan Turnbull.
Ripkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Turnbull. Turnbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Ripkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turnbull swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turnbull's waist but Turnbull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ripkin off to one side.
Ripkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turnbull's waist but Turnbull gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ripkin off to one side.

Ripkin clinches.
Ripkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turnbull is defending well.
Turnbull wants a takedown but no success here.
Ripkin prevents the takedown attempt.
Ripkin stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ripkin lands a takedown into guard.
Turnbull keeping full guard, as Ripkin tries to pass.

Ripkin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turnbull is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turnbull has escaped and now he's on top!
Ripkin has a closed guard, preventing Turnbull from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turnbull gets to his feet. Ripkin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Turnbull shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ripkin is trying to defend but Turnbull finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turnbull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ripkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turnbull is thwarting Ripkin's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripkin manages to get to full guard.

Turnbull gets to his feet. Ripkin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ewan Turnbull.
I think Turnbull 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Putin
vs
Jones

192 cm
33
205 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

200 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Putin gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Putin controlling from the top position.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Putin controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Putin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Putin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.

Putin darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Putin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Putin manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Putin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is trying to control the position but Putin postures up.
Putin works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Putin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Putin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Putin not doing much here.

Putin escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Putin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones looks winded!

Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Putin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Putin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Putin with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Putin with a couple of short strikes.
Putin is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Putin looking to isolate an arm here. Jones doesn't see it coming and as Putin extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Putin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Putin!
Vladimir Putin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agung Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agung Kang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Lauzon's chin.

Kang
vs
Lauzon

184 cm
31
205 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

178 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agung Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lauzon is trying to get back to full guard.

Kang stands up out of the half guard.
Kang dodges the punch combination from Lauzon.
Lauzon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lauzon thinking.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kang counters with a shoot takedown. Lauzon fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lauzon throws a leg kick but Kang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lauzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon throws a combination that misses
and Kang counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon throws a lazy uppercut

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lauzon misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon throws a low kick, looking for Kang's leg but Kang calmly moves out of range.
Lauzon throws a lazy head kick
and Kang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon looks winded!
Lauzon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzon misses with a hook to the body

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kang decides to stand and escape the position.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kang counters with a two punch combo.
Lauzon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lauzon.
Lauzon swings away with a body shot that misses

so Kang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Kang stands up from Lauzon's guard - Kang perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kang feints and as Lauzon raises his hands in defense, Kang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lauzon misses with a body kick.

Kang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lauzon is trying to defend but Kang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kang decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Kang moves into the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Kang is controlling him.
Lauzon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzon working hard to break the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon is trying to break free.

Kang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Lauzon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kang uses it to pass to side control.

Kang decides to stand back up.
Lauzon throws a poor cross that misses

and Kang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lauzon's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lauzon, up you get!

Kang closes the distance and clinches.

Kang has clasped his hands together around Lauzon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Kang decides to stand back up.

Kang moves into the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to break the clinch but Kang is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lauzon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kang gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Lauzon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lauzon's guard now.

Kang stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Kang rushes Lauzon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kang has Lauzon pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Kang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Kang stands up and waves to Lauzon to follow him.
Joe Lauzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lauzon misses with a combination

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Kang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lauzon, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agung Kang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lauzon to stand up.
Joe Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lauzon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kang decides to stand back up. Kang steps back and let's Lauzon get back to his feet.
Lauzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kang manages to avoid it.
Kang avoids the body shot from Lauzon.
Lauzon misses with a few strikes there.
Lauzon looks to land a body kick but Kang moved away.
Lauzon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon is breathing heavily.

Kang gets to his feet - Lauzon follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon misses with a lunging right hand

and Kang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kang decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lauzon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kang.

Kang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kang'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lauzon tries to circle away but Kang has him pinned against the cage.
Lauzon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kang has picked Lauzon up - he's going for a ride! Kang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lauzon manages to get to full guard.
Agung Kang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kang stands up and waves to Lauzon to follow him.
Lauzon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lauzon misses with a combination
and Kang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Kang darts in and clinches Lauzon up against the cage.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.

Lauzon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lauzon to the mat. Lauzon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Kang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lauzon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon looks to land a right hand but Kang moved out of range.
Kang feints and then cracks Lauzon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lauzon down.
Lauzon misses with a hook

and Kang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lauzon's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kang stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Kang clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lauzon tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agung Kang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A head kick misses from Lauzon.
Kang slips a jab and a cross from Lauzon.
Lauzon throws a series of punches but Kang moves out of range.

Kang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lauzon is trying to stand back up but Kang is controlling him

Kang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kang tried to score with a low kick but Lauzon checks it.
Lauzon misses with a double jab

so Kang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon misses with a hook
enabling Kang to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kang stands up and waves to Lauzon to follow him.
Lauzon misses with a body shot

and Kang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Kang gets to his feet - Lauzon follows without any prompting.
Kang lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kang counters with a takedown into side control.

Kang stands up.
Kang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzon misses with a body shot.

Kang closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the cage.

Kang has hold of one of Lauzon's legs. Lauzon is fighting the takedown attempt but Kang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Kang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lauzon, up you get!
Lauzon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kang blocks a head kick by Lauzon.
Kang is looking to wear down Lauzon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kang finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.

Kang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lauzon's half guard.

Kang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lauzon looks to land a body kick but Kang moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kang circles away quickly and effectively.

Kang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lauzon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kang prevents Lauzon from escaping the position.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.

Kang decides to stand back up. Kang steps back and let's Lauzon get back to his feet.
Lauzon misses with a combination

and Kang counters by moving into the clinch.
Joe Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon tries to work over Kang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lauzon can't fight it off and eventually Kang manages to take the fight to the floor. Lauzon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lauzon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kang gets to his feet. Lauzon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lauzon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kang decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kang blocks a head kick by Lauzon.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kang.

Kang stands up and beckons Lauzon to his feet.

Kang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kang counters by clinching up.

Kang has clasped his hands together around Lauzon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agung Kang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agung Kang!
Our winner, Agung Kang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Drens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Drens
vs
Kissinger

185 cm
26
175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Drens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kissinger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drens.
Kissinger with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Kissinger coming out on top.

Kissinger pushes Drens up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissinger presses Drens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kissinger after a bit of a struggle.
Drens is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Drens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kissinger.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.

Kissinger breaks the clinch.

Kissinger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drens sprawling to the canvas! Drens rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kissinger finish him?!

Drens is rocked!

It looks like Mathew Drens has been cut.
Kissinger lands an uppercut, right on the button! Drens tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Kissinger!
Our winner, Henry Kissinger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barich Fendsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Phillips
vs
Fendsor

180 cm
31
177 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

183 cm
31
183 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barich Fendsor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fendsor back to the cage. Phillips follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fendsor pinned against the cage. Fendsor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Philip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phillips.

Fendsor is rocked!
Phillips misses with the combination.
Fendsor is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fendsor seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fendsor throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Phillips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phillips misses with a body punch.
Fendsor keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fendsor pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Phillips stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fendsor dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Fendsor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fendsor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Fendsor is avoiding it.
Fendsor thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fendsor as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fendsor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to clinch
and Fendsor counters with a nice body shot.
Fendsor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phillips throws a hook to the side of Fendsor's head but Fendsor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Fendsor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips walks into a jab.

Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Phillips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fendsor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fendsor tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor is controlling Phillips's trapped leg to prevent Phillips from advancing to side control.
Fendsor is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fendsor wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy.

Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
Phillips is thwarting Fendsor's attempts to control the position.
Phillips wants to stand but Fendsor has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fendsor is trying is best to control the position here.

Barich Fendsor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Fendsor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Phillips rushes Fendsor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fendsor is defending well.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
Fendsor swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Fendsor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fendsor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Fendsor slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Phillips dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fendsor fails with the takedown.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fendsor counters with a thumping low kick.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Fendsor avoids it well.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Fendsor pushes him off.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Fendsor counters with an outside leg kick.
Phillips tries to clinch but Fendsor is having none of it.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fendsor but Fendsor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fendsor lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fendsor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fendsor cracks the inside of Phillips's front leg.
No luck for Phillips with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fendsor throws a one two combo.

Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Fendsor is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Fendsor's guard.

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

Fendsor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phillips gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fendsor is trying to keep Phillips in close.

Fendsor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Fendsor is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phillips rolls with it to try and escape but Fendsor cranks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barich Fendsor!
Barich Fendsor is the new welterweight champion!